Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida Closing in January 2026, “Reimagined”...
According to Universal Parks News Today (UPNT), Universal Orlando’s Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida will close in January 2026. A “reimagined” Horror Make-Up Show will debut later in the year. An anonymous source sent UPNT the following information about the Horror Make-Up Show:. “Horror Make-Up...
Apopka police search for ATM burglary suspects
APOPKA, Fla. – Apopka police are searching for two people involved in an ATM burglary at a gas station. The police department released photos on Monday of the burglary that happened at a Circle K on E. Keene Road on Dec. 9. Police said two males along with a...
A woman turning 100 on Christmas day celebrates with a party at church
OVIEDO, Fla. — Ada Griffin, a long-time resident of Oviedo, Florida, celebrated her upcoming 100th birthday with an early party at Grant Chapel A.M.E Church, attended by the mayor of Oviedo, friends, and family. Her actual birthday is on Christmas Day, 2025. Griffin, originally from Hazlehurst, Georgia, moved to...
Federal Prison For Former Kissimmee Cop Who Targeted Minor Victim While On Patrol
ORLANDO, Fla. – A former officer with the Kissimmee Police Department has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for exploiting his position to solicit explicit material from a minor. U.S. District Judge Julie S. Sneed handed down the sentence to Dariel Javier Quiles-Davila, 27, earlier today. The...
Orlando begins removing Pulse nightclub artifacts, Florida clarifies new license plate law, and new...
Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. Under partly to mostly sunny skies, highs will peak in the upper 70s, a bit above our average high of 73 degrees. Get the latest forecast here. Stay up to date on the forecast by downloading the Spectrum News...
ROACHES APLENTY: Even more Central Florida restaurants closed last week
ORLANDO, Fla. – In the week before Christmas, another 11 eateries across Central Florida were forced to close after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR. State records show that the reported eateries experienced violations like improper storage, rodent droppings, small insects and more. But...
‘The age of the Jetsons’: FDOT says flying car program ready by end of...
The Florida Department of Transportation expects air travel over the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando to be fully operational by the end of 2026, according to top officials.
Orange County cancels 24-unit affordable housing project without public notice
Orange County terminated a developer’s agreement with Hannibal Square Community Land Trust for a 24-unit affordable housing project due to financial issues and delays. The $8.1 million Cornerstone at Sixth project in Apopka failed after foreclosure action was filed on a $6.425 million construction loan. Orange County...
Orlando Police Use Drone Technology to Apprehend Suspected Rooftop Burglar
Orlando police found an innovative use of technology to apprehend a burglary suspect, who made an unconventional escape attempt. Last Thursday morning, Tyrell Staffine, 48, was caught by police following the theft from a local store. The arrest came with the aid of a police drone after the suspect retreated to a...
Cancer postpones Barry Manilow’s Orlando farewell concert
ORLANDO, Fla. — Barry Manilow has postponed his January concerts, including an Orlando stop at the Kia Center, after the discovery of a cancerous spot on his left lung. In a statement, Manilow said the cancer was caught early, and his prognosis is good. “The doctors do not believe it has spread, and I’m taking tests...

















