‘Falling down drunk:’ Doctor accused of hosting Winter Park house party; 15-year-old girl hospitalized
WINTER PARK, Fla. – A doctor faces charges after a party with over 30 juveniles at her Winter Park home led to underage drinking and a teen being hospitalized, police said. Around 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Winter Park police responded to a home on Chestnut Avenue after receiving multiple calls reporting underage drinking...
Orlando Man Sentenced for Lying to FBI in International Terrorism Investigation
An Orlando man was sentenced to federal prison for lying to the FBI in connection to an international terrorism investigation. U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza sentenced 47-year-old Islam Doci, of Orlando, to six years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for making false statements...
‘I’m not dressed:’ SWAT officers evacuate hotel guests before killing fugitive
ORLANDO, Fla. – Newly obtained video shows the Orlando Police Department SWAT team evacuating guests from a theme park area hotel in 2023 before fatally shooting a fugitive who was hiding out in one of the rooms. Daton Viel, 28, was wanted by authorities on multiple arrest warrants when...
Fight in Queue of Terrifier Haunted House at Halloween Horror Nights 34 Caught on...
A fight involving multiple guests in the queue of the Terrifier haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights 34 (HHN 34) at Universal Studios Florida was caught on camera and posted on TikTok. The video was posted on the social media platform by @norman_reedus196 11 hours ago. You can watch the...
This Humble Seafood Truck In Florida Is Where Your Lobster Dreams Come True
You know that feeling when you’re driving through Orlando, Florida, and suddenly your stomach growls with the ferocity of a theme park roller coaster?. That’s your body’s way of saying, “Hey, enough with the tourist traps—find me something real!”. Well, friends, I’ve discovered the answer...
Orlando to Host Pride Celebration and “No Kings” Protest on the Same Day
Central Florida is set for a busy weekend on Saturday, October 18, 2025, as downtown Orlando prepares to host two major events: the annual Come Out With Pride Orlando celebration at Lake Eola Park and a “No Kings” protest organized as part of a nationwide day of demonstrations.
Homeless man arrested after allegedly trying to break into dead person’s home
A homeless man in Clermont was arrested for burglary after his latest attempt at trying to break into a dead person’s home. Deputies responded to a burglary in progress at an undisclosed Clermont residence around 9:45 a.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival,...
Arajet offers Sanford to Dominican Republic flights at limited-time prices
Dominican airline Arajet is offering $5 flights from Orlando Sanford International Airport to the Dominican Republic, available until October 15.
Some parents call for Seminole County superintendent to be fired over communication lapse following...
LONGWOOD, Fla. — Upset parents are calling for the Seminole County Superintendent of Schools to be removed from office over her actions last month involving a potentially dangerous employee at an elementary school. They claim Superintendent Serita Beamon did not do enough to inform them about a school district...
Mike Bianchi: Time to drop ‘Central Florida’ so UCF can finally become University of...
ORLANDO, Fla. - I've been writing this same column for 20 years now, and every so often, something happens that makes me pull it out, dust it off, and scream it louder:. The University of Central Florida should change its name to the University of Orlando … or Orlando University.

















