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.
Uribe says teamwork and collaboration are key for affordable housing fixes
Despite ongoing efforts at the local, state, and national levels to deal with affordability issues, the state of Florida still has an affordable housing crisis. That's the message of a recent report from the Florida Housing Coalition. In their "Home Matters 2024 Report," that group said that 2.4 million Florida...
Dog waste removal in Orlando gets a family touch with Scooplando
Scooping dog poop isn’t something that most people think could be life-changing, but for three Orlando sisters, it was exactly that. Norah, Andi, and Tairi Pérez know what it’s like to have a busy schedule. Between mom duties and their never-ending to-do lists, they started looking for ways to lighten their workload.
The city of Maitland put up new roadside welcome signs
Maitland's project aims to strengthen its brand, modernize its image, and support drivers at key entry points.
This Charming Bakery In Florida Serves Up The Best Chocolate Croissant You’ll Ever Taste
Sometimes the best things in life require a little detective work, and if you’re willing to venture into the heart of Central Florida’s lake country, you’ll discover that Yalaha Bakery is serving up pastries that would make a Parisian weep with joy. Let me paint you a...
2 taken to hospital in critical condition after ‘emergency’ in Orlando, officials say
ORLANDO, Fla. – Two people were taken to the hospital after what the Orlando Fire Department described as an “emergency” at the Village Springs Apartments at Lake Orlando on Sunday afternoon. Officials said they responded to the incident on Cinderlane Parkway and “two adult patients were assessed,...
Woman accused of not scanning merchandise in self-checkout lane at Walmart
A woman was arrested for theft after allegedly putting more than $43 in unscanned items into her cart at the self-checkout in Walmart. A deputy responded to Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, for a theft involving 52-year-old Nichele Monique Murrell of Davenport at 7:50 p.m. Monday, Aug. 18, according to...
‘It’s trespassing’: City requests surveillance to prevent removal of mural
Fallout is growing against the Florida Department of Transportation following the removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse Memorial in Orlando.
Invest 90L becoming organized; Fernand is next name on the list
ORLANDO, Fla. – According to the 8 a.m. tropical update from the National Hurricane Center on Saturday, Invest 90L is showing a high chance of becoming a tropical storm in the next few days. A tropical depression is expected to form later today with further strengthening likely on Sunday,...
