Orlando’s Creative Village Is Entering the Phase Where Retail Must Catch Up With Development
Two new commercial leases and approximately $100 million in active Phase II construction suggest the innovation district is beginning to function more like a neighborhood. The success of a mixed-use district is not measured only by how many buildings rise from the ground. It is measured by what happens between...
I Could Have Spent The Entire Afternoon Inside These 10 Florida Art Supply Stores
Some places don’t just sell art supplies—they make you want to create the moment you walk through the door. One glance at rows of colorful paints, shelves stacked with sketchbooks, and walls lined with every brush imaginable is enough to send any creative mind into full inspiration mode.
11 Haitian Restaurants In Florida Where The Griot Tastes Like A Trip To Port-Au-Prince
Florida is home to one of the largest Haitian communities in the United States, and that means authentic Caribbean flavors are never far away. Whether you’re craving perfectly seasoned griot, rich diri ak djon djon, or tender tasso, these restaurants serve up dishes that transport you straight to the streets of Port-au
Orange County sheriff downplays immigration enforcement while defending half-billion budget pitch
Orange County Sheriff John Mina downplayed the role of the sheriff’s office in federal immigration enforcement Wednesday after facing scrutiny from local immigrant rights advocates over its proposed budget this next fiscal year of $470 million (an 11 percent increase). The Orange County Sheriff’s Office, like every oth
The 407 Scoop: Inside Mayday Ice Cream, Winter Garden’s new artisan shop
The 407's Lauren Margolis takes you inside Mayday Ice Cream, the newest artisan sweet spot to hit the historic streets of Winter Garden. The shop opened in June and is getting ready for its grand opening. Known for its handcrafted, out-of-the-box flavors and premium ingredients, this Florida-born favorite slow-churns e
Former North Port police officer remembered after his untimely death
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A former North Port police officer and University of Central Florida assistant professor was in Casselberry when a suspect fleeing law enforcement struck his vehicle at more than 100 mph. He and his brother died in the crash. Christopher “Chris” Marier served with the North Port...
Downtown Shakeup: Chef’s Table And Tasting Room Quit Edgewater For Bond Building
Two of downtown Winter Garden's best-known dining rooms are on the move, but they are not leaving the neighborhood. The Chef's Table and its sister spot, The Tasting Room, are set to relocate from their longtime home inside the Edgewater Hotel to the historic Bond Building at 2 and 12 W. Plant St., just a short walk aw
Windermere Man Arrested After E‑Bike Incident With Child
An ordinary afternoon in a Windermere subdivision turned ugly when deputies say a local driver hit an 11-year-old on an e-bike with his SUV, then smashed the child's cellphone during a tense street confrontation. The boy managed to move partially out of the vehicle's path but still suffered a leg injury, according to l
Orange County: Buena Vista Place apartment ‘remains posted as unsafe’
WINDERMERE, Fla. – An apartment building in Windermere that was condemned last week after a lightning strike sparked a fire remains unsafe, according to an Orange County spokesperson. About 20 units in the Buena Vista Place Apartments were impacted by the strike earlier this month. “I’m still trying to...
WATCH: Florida deputies reveal top excuse for reckless driving
A sheriff's office in Florida named one of the top excuses its deputies hear when pulling vehicles over for reckless driving.
