Tropical Storm Fernand forms in the Atlantic
ORLANDO, Fla. – As of the 5 p.m. National Hurricane Center update Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the southwestern Atlantic. As the storm moves northeast over the next few days it should stay well east of Bermuda. Maximum sustained winds are near 40 mph with higher gusts. Fernand...
Baby Boomers Are Flocking to This Florida Town — but Not for the Weather
Florida has a well-established reputation as the state for whiling away one’s golden years, but now one town is attracting a younger crowd too — millennials. Zonda recently released its latest annual Baby Chaser Index, and Orlando jumped from its No. 3 spot last year to bump Austin out of the way and take the No. 1...
Chef at Disney World allegedly goes ‘ballistic’ and beats dog with wife’s cane
A Clermont man who works as a chef at Walt Disney World has been arrested on a charge of animal. A deputy responded to a battery involving an animal at the residence of 47-year-old Travis Daniel Kollman, located at 12204 Woodglen Circle, around 9 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County...
Law enforcement a visible presence Monday as Pulse crosswalk controversy continues
ORLANDO, Fla. — As residents continue to protest the state's decision to paint over a rainbow crosswalk at the Pulse memorial site last week, Orlando police officers and the Florida Highway Patrol were out patrolling the area near Orange Avenue and Esther Street Monday morning. Officials say they are...
Rubber duck hunt to win free theatre tickets
A rubber duck hunt is currently taking place all across Orlando. Orlando Family Stage is turning 100 this year, and they’ve unleashed 3,000 purple rubber ducks across Central Florida to celebrate. FOX 35'[s Amanda Ruiz gives us a look at the hunt, and, more importantly, the prizes!
After millions spent, Seminole’s green crosswalks are being repainted black and white
Seminole County is repainting some of its crosswalks back to black and white after spending millions to paint them green.
Beloved four-faced clock is restored in Orlando
The City of Orlando happily restored the beloved four-faced clock in Parramore, bringing back a cherished landmark at the corner of W. Church Street and Lee Avenue.
FHP monitoring former Pulse memorial crosswalk after 2nd repainting
ORLANDO, Fla. — The crosswalk, which previously served as a tribute to the Pulse victims from the 2016 shooting, has been a controversial issue over the past week. The choice to replace the tribute with a regular crosswalk has sparked controversy among community members. Droves of protesters came to...
J&J Amusements Celebrates 50 Years
RePlay isn’t the only industry company enjoying 50 years this year. So is J&J Amusements, which was initially called J&J Recreation. The business introduced their first bumper boat in 1975, created with a truck tube, 2x4s and a Suzuki motor. By 1989, the company built its first indoor electric...
The Humble Restaurant In Florida Locals Swear Has The State’s Best BBQ Ribs
In the land of Mickey Mouse and eternal sunshine, there exists a smoky paradise where the ribs fall off the bone and the sauce makes grown adults weep with joy. Smokey Bones on Alafaya Trail in Orlando isn’t just another restaurant – it’s a meat lover’s pilgrimage site disguised as a casual dining spot.
