Driver with license suspended for DUI conviction pulled over after tossing out beer bottle
An Altamonte Springs man who lost his license after a drunk driving conviction landed in more trouble after tossing a beer bottle out of his vehicle’s window. A deputy observed a green Ford Explorer pass him near the intersection of U.S. Highway 19 and County Road 42, Umatilla,...
Nonprofits urge Florida to join food insecurity reduction program
This food insecurity article was originally published by Central Florida Public Media. You can also find this article on CFPM‘s website. Florida non-profit leaders are calling on the state to reconsider joining a summer EBT food assistance program, which aims to reduce food...
Cold weather shelters to expand access in Central Florida
The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida announced Thursday morning that it is expanding access to cold weather shelters in Orange, Osceola and Seminole counties.
This train will take you and your car to Florida. Here’s what to know.
Amtrak's daily Auto Train runs from outside of Washington, D.C., to near Orlando, Florida and is a great option for travel along the East Coast.
Matthew’s Hope in Orange County faces overwhelming demand amid cold temperatures
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – As cold temperatures grip Central Florida, Matthew’s Hope in Winter Garden has become a lifeline for homeless men, women, and children. The ministry opened its doors Tuesday night but with resources and space stretched to the limit, they’re urgently...
Tommy Zeigler’s defense bolstered by new DNA evidence in 1975 murder case
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The nearly 50-year-old murder case of Tommy Zeigler has taken a new turn with the discovery of fresh DNA evidence. On Christmas Eve in 1975, four people were found shot to death at Tommy Zeigler’s family furniture store in Winter Garden. Those four people...
Orange County to open temporary warming centers Thursday, Friday evenings due to cold weather
In response to the near-freezing temperatures in Central Florida, the Orange County Government will welcome residents and people without stable housing to two temporary warming centers for the evenings of Thursday, Jan. 23, and Friday, Jan. 24. The Goldenrod Recreation Center...
Orlando Sanford International Airport land slated for $300+ million dollars of development
ORLANDO, Fla. - Seminole County officials said Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, FL, was a huge economic driver for the county, and its influence was only getting bigger. Seminole County leaders said that land around the airport may soon be helping businesses...
Florida man found dead inside apartment, police investigating
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Police said they are investigating an incident that took place Wednesday morning where a man was found dead in his Florida apartment. Deputies said the man, in his 20s, suffered obvious trauma to his body. Officials report the investigation currently is...
Cold Weather Shelters in Osceola County to Open Thursday and Friday for Those in...
As temperatures are set to plummet this week, local officials announced on Wednesday that two cold-weather shelters will open Thursday and Friday evenings to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness. Following established community protocols triggered when...