Baby manatee sticks ‘right by mom’s side’ as she recovers from injuries at SeaWorld
ORLANDO, Fla. — A baby manatee is "sticking right by mom's side" as she recovers at SeaWorld Orlando after being rescued from the wild last month. Dramatic video captured the moments Lee County marine experts pulled the injured manatee onto a rescue boat with the help of crews from ZooTampa and the Florida Fish and...
Toasty temperatures ahead of the next cold front
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is heading into a weekend with well above-average temperatures. Afternoon highs are expected to be in the upper 70s and 80s. Rain chances stay low, with only a 20 to 30 percent coverage for a few quick, isolated showers during the afternoon. Most spots will stay dry, and the overall...
Pedestrian killed in Orlando intersection accident, FHP investigating
One pedestrian died Friday afternoon following a crash at an intersection in Orlando. The incident occurred at approximately 12:06 P.M. at the intersection of Goldenrod Road and Quail Pond Street in Orange County. Florida Highway Patrol troopers arrived at the scene to find two pedestrians had been struck by a...
More magic at Orlando Wetlands
I’ve said it before and I will say it again: The Orlando Wetlands is a magical place. As the photos below from a couple of trips in February illustrate, the number and diversity of birds at the facility is impressive. The Roseate Spoonbills grab the attention of most visitors,...
‘NOT an excuse:’ Orlando super speeder caught at 136 mph over her upset stomach
ORLANDO, Fla. – A driver was placed in handcuffs last month after she was caught speeding due to an upset stomach, according to the Orlando Police Department. Police released body-camera footage of the encounter from last month, which shows the encounter on the highway. The video reveals that the...
‘Get them off the streets’ Family Speaks Out After Four Men Shot in Apopka
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is searching for suspects following a shooting that injured four men in Apopka on Thursday. The shooting occurred on West 12th Street around 9:20 p.m. and has been described by investigators as a targeted incident. The four victims range in age from 21 to 48.
Motorcycle ride held for biker critically injured in I-4 crash
Dozens of motorcyclists rode past a hospital entrance to show support for a fellow rider critically injured in a crash investigators say was caused by a drunk driver on Interstate 4 in Seminole County.
80-year-old woman killed, man injured when struck by pickup in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An 80-year-old Orlando woman was killed and a man was injured Friday when they were struck by a pickup truck in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 12:06 p.m. on Goldenrod Road and Quail Pond Street. According to a...
This Florida Polish Restaurant Is Serving Chicken Paprikash That Keeps People Coming Back This...
Have you ever tasted a dish that instantly felt like home, even if it came from a completely different country?. That is the feeling waiting inside a small Polish café in Florida where recipes are treated with the kind of care usually reserved for family traditions. The moment you step in, the atmosphere feels warm...
Orlando approves ‘unlocked open-door’ program to spark homeownership in Parramore
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando City Council has approved the Unlocked Open-Door Program, paving the way for new homebuilding and homeownership opportunities in District 5’s Parramore and downtown neighborhoods. What You Need To Know. The Orlando City Council approved a new housing initiative focused on Parramore and...

















