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...
Happy National Hamburger Day! Here are the top 5 best burgers in Orlando for...
Skip the fast-food options and spend the holiday trying some of the very best local spots the city has to offer!
Watch: Florida woman spots loose monkey in her backyard
A Florida woman spotted what she thought might be a large cat in her backyard, but soon realized it was something even more unusual: a monkey.
Make Music Orange County returns June 21 with free performances across the county
Make Music Orange County returns on Sunday, June 21, with free public performances at venues throughout Orange County. The event invites amateur and professional musicians alike to perform at locations including restaurants, coffee shops, museums, community centers, and outdoor spaces. Registration for musicians and ho
Orange County closes 7 schools amid declining enrollment
ORLANDO, Fla. - Seven Orange County public schools officially closed Friday as the district moves to address declining student enrollment and reduce costs. The Orange County School Board voted earlier this year to permanently close the campuses after district leaders said enrollment has dropped by more than 8,000 stude
‘Traffic will be overwhelming:’ Concerns and debate dominate over Winter Garden development proposal
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – A proposed development in Winter Garden is moving closer to approval, but not without opposition from neighbors concerned about increased traffic and changes to the character of their community. The more than 300-acre project planned near Williams Road and Marsh Road would include more than...
Weather aware days: Tropical moisture bringing days of soaking rain to Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – A wetter, more tropical weather pattern is settling into Central Florida and could stick around through early next week. Deep tropical moisture surging in from the Gulf and Caribbean will fuel widespread showers and storms beginning today, with rain chances running 70-80% through the weekend. While...

















