‘JP’ to receive Vanguard Award from Apopka Sports Hall of Fame
For decades, the pages of The Apopka Chief told the story of Apopka sports through the words and photographs of John Peery. Now, nearly three years after his passing, the longtime sports editor and journalist will be honored posthumously with the Vanguard Award as part of the 2026 Apopka Sports Hall of Fame class.
Water treatment plant malfunction leads to boil water advisory in Seminole County
Precautionary boil water notice issued for Seminole County Utilities customers in Southeast Water System Service Area due to water treatment plant malfunction.
2026 Michelin Guide Awardees Announced for Orlando at Michelin Guide Florida Award Ceremony
Today the MICHELIN Guide revealed the 2026 restaurant selection for Florida and for the first time the selection covers the entire state. Notably, this year’s selection features two new One MICHELIN Star restaurants. New this year for 2026:. – Omo by Jont’s Juan Valencia is awarded Michelin Sommelier Award...
Gulf Moisture Arriving Thursday Morning Flips Storm Pattern for Tampa, Orlando and Central Florida...
TAMPA, FLORIDA — A significant shift in Florida’s daily storm timing is underway, with Gulf moisture visible on radar set to arrive along the west coast of Florida on Thursday morning and flip the typical late afternoon and evening storm pattern to a morning showers and storms setup for the Tampa Bay region and surroun
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

















