Heavy law enforcement response spotted in Apopka
APOPKA, Fla. – There was a heavy law enforcement response in an Apopka neighborhood on Thursday evening. Several law enforcement vehicles were spotted near South Highland Avenue and 16th Street. No additional information has been provided at this time. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Locally Heavy Rainfall Shifting to East Coast as West Wind Pattern Targets Orlando, Melbourne...
ORLANDO, FLORIDA — A west wind pattern taking hold across Florida over the next few days is driving a notable shift in where and when the heaviest rainfall will occur across the peninsula, with the Fox Weather Model SkyTower forecast valid at Thursday 8:00 PM showing active and locally heavy storm activity concentrated
Teen Nabbed After Late‑Night Blaze Torches Security Truck At West Oaks Mall
A security patrol truck parked outside the West Oaks Mall food court in Ocoee went up in flames early Wednesday morning, and a 19-year-old is now sitting in the Orange County jail with no bond. According to an arrest affidavit reported by WKMG ClickOrlando, officers were called around 12:39 a.m....
2 teens arrested after door-kicking prank caught on camera in Maitland
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – School is out, and already residents across Central Florida are sending messages to the News 6 Neighborhood Network about kids getting into trouble — and getting caught on camera. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office says deputies arrested two teens after the pair were caught...
Ocoee country artist to perform Saturday
The local musician will take the stage at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Rock ’N Rev Ocoee, 8969 W. Colonial Drive, Ocoee. As a child, Editor and Publisher Michael Eng collected front pages of the Kansas City Star during Operation Desert Storm, so it was a foregone conclusion that he would pursue a career in journalism. H
Capital Square Buys Orlando BTR for $56M
A $33 million Freddie Mac loan backs this transaction. Epoch Residential has sold Cacéma Townhomes, a 176-unit, built-to-rent community in Kissimmee, Fla. Capital Square purchased the asset for $56.2 million, with the help of a 10-year, $33.4 million Freddie Mac loan from Walker & Dunlop, according to Osceola County pu
Six Orlando-area restaurants retain their stars in 2026 Michelin Guide Florida
Camille, Kadence, Ômo by Jônt, Soseki and Victoria & Albert's retained their 1-star ratings. The post Six Orlando-area restaurants retain their stars in 2026 Michelin Guide Florida appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Florida non-profit founder sentenced in life in prison for abusing minor with autism
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism o
Drug trafficking, aggravated battery among charges in Apopka Police Department arrest report
The Apopka Police Department reported 28 arrests, 90 citations, 28 crashes, and 1,700 calls for service during the May 17–23 reporting period. Several felony arrests during the week included drug trafficking, aggravated battery, domestic violence, hit-and-run offenses, and crimes involving minors. The report also inclu
Oviedo council to review student housing proposal near neighborhood
Up to 163 student housing beds could be added to the Reformed Theological Seminary property in Oviedo under a proposed zoning change scheduled to go before the Oviedo City Council on Monday. The proposal would update the existing Kingsbridge development agreement for the 63.16 acre property north of East Mitchell...

















