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SANFORD, Fla. - One man is in custody after police said he hit a woman on the back of the head with a sign at a No Kings Protest in Sanford on Saturday. Officials with the Sanford Police Department said the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. at the rally in the area of Sanford Avenue and 1st Street.

An Orlando banking staple on one of the city’s hottest dining corners is on the chopping block as a developer tees up a splashy new project for Restaurant Row. The long-time Valley Bank at West Sand Lake Road and Dr. Phillips Boulevard is at the center of a redevelopment pitch that would knock down the branch and...

ORLANDO, Fla. – Demonstrators gathered across Central Florida on Saturday as part of a coordinated “No Kings” protests, with one of the largest turnouts seen in downtown Orlando. Protests were reported in several Central Florida locations including Sanford, Palm Bay, Poinciana and Ocala, in addition to the...

Ocoee announced Purple Heart City signs now are being installed across the city. This comes after the city was proclaimed a Purple Heart City in October 2025. One sign has been installed on south Maguire Road and another on the north end of Ocoee-Apopka Road. "Ocoee is honored to receive...

Mochiry is Downtown Orlando’s newest shop for Korean Hot Dogs, Mochi Donuts, boba tea and instant ramen, having officially opened its doors on February 7, 2026. Taking over the space formerly occupied by the Downtown Pourhouse, this “cheery-chic” spot features a modern, neon-lit interior with a pastel-colored...

The hit comedy podcast Doughboys brings its wildly popular live show to Funny Bone on Wednesday. Hosted by comedians and longtime frenemies Nick Wiger and Mike Mitchell, the podcast launched in 2015. The post Hit food podcasters the Doughboys ready to argue over chain restaurants in Orlando appeared first on Orlando...

ORLANDO, Fla. – On Friday night, if it feels like you’re always hitting a detour just trying to get home, you’re not alone. For some Orlando residents, construction has become part of their daily routine—and now a multi-million-dollar power project by the Orlando Utilities Commission could keep those delays coming...

A former Central Florida high school teacher was sentenced to prison. The post Former Central Florida High School Teacher Sentenced to Prison appeared first on West Orlando News .

Nestled in almost every area of Orlando (and nearby) are hidden-gem trails and paths perfect for hiking, biking or getting outside. The post Orlando’s 26 best trails for hiking, biking and being outdoors appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

A lawsuit has been filed against the owners of The Rialto building located on Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips area of Orange County, where more than 350 residents were evacuated last week after doors wouldn't open and “loud popping sounds” were heard. Emergency responders evacuated the...