Strong storms taper off, more rain and heat ahead this weekend
ORLANDO, Fla. – After another hot and steamy day across Central Florida, we’re still tracking scattered showers and thunderstorms through the evening, but some stray storms could linger as late as midnight. Orlando reached 95 degrees Friday afternoon before storms began to develop. Some of the strongest storms...
Armed man killed in deputy shooting at Sanford block party
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office reports that a deputy-involved shooting at a block party in Sanford's Midway community led to the death of one armed person and non-life-threatening injuries to two others. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the incident. The report states that the deputy's q
Pilot program aims to build $200K homes in Central Florida to help low-income families...
ORLANDO, Fla. – For many Central Florida families, the dream of owning a home feels further out of reach than ever. With the median home price now topping $400,000, a new pilot program in Orlando is trying to change that by building new homes for about half the cost.
Florida Has A Farm With Clydesdales Just 1.5 Hours From Orlando
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting up close with those majestic horses from the Budweiser commercials, you don’t have to travel far from Orlando. Grandview Clydesdales in Dunnellon offers an unforgettable experience where you can meet these gentle giants, including adorable baby Clydesdales, right here in Florida. This
Between Orlando And Fort Myers Is Florida’s Nostalgic Mall With Fun Shops, A Carousel,...
In between the high-octane theme parks of Orlando and the beaches of Fort Myers sits a living monument to 1990s mall culture. Eagle Ridge Mall is located in the Polk County town of Lake Wales, and stepping through its doors feels like traveling back to a time when bright colors reigned supreme and the food court was th
Orlando could temporarily strip protections from historic buildings in downtown
The Orlando City Council will decide Monday whether to suspend the protections for historic buildings downtown in its oldest historic preservation district. At a meeting earlier this month, Mayor Buddy Dyer described the moratorium as part of an effort to revitalize Church Street, to address vacancies and blight. City
Maitland sinkhole: Stability tests completed as Wymore Road repairs continue
MAITLAND, Fla. - A Maitland road that has been closed since last month after a sinkhole formed is a step closer to being repaired. The final stability tests on a section of Wymore Road were completed Thursday, according to city officials. The site will be turned over to Orange County,...
312-unit Floridian Town Center apartment proposal moves through review
The Development Review Committee recommended denial of a 312-unit apartment project at Floridian Town Center due to unresolved staff comments. Utility infrastructure for the apartment community, including a lift station inactive for two years, has not been accepted by the city of Apopka. Wyld Oaks development plans inc
Giovanni’s Pizzeria Signs Lease At Park Maitland Square
Giovanni’s Pizzeria & Kitchen is stepping into the spotlight as the first signed tenant at Park Maitland Square, the boutique retail redo of the former Buca di Beppo site at 1351 S. Orlando Ave in Maitland. The family-focused Italian spot is set to anchor the compact project, effectively kicking off formal leasing alon
Crash causing delays on State Road 408 in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A crash on State Road 408 is blocking several lanes and causing major delays. The crash is in the westbound lanes of SR-408 near Kirkman Road (State Road 435). Florida Department of Transportation says the crash is blocking three lanes. Try to avoid the area...

















