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,...
Historic Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden closes
The historic Edgewater Hotel in downtown Winter Garden officially closed its doors, ceased operations and is in the process of being sold. Built in 1926, the 28,855-square-foot property began operations the following year with 53 guest rooms, predominantly lodging traveling fishermen in its early days. Today, after...
Florida Senate Bill 180 threatens and local planning statewide | Opinion
Orange County’s Vision 2050 — a comprehensive plan years in the making, shaped by community voices and aimed at creating a more livable, sustainable future — is now in legal limbo. Why? Because of a deeply flawed state law passed just months ago: Senate Bill 180. This legislation, passed during the final days of...
Pair of buses brings 42 homeless shelter beds to Orlando
Orlando received a significant expansion in emergency homeless shelters with the launch Wednesday of a duo of buses-turned-shelters providing 42 new beds for the region's unhoused population.. Building upon the "Dignity Bus" program, the 407 Connect consists of two, Greyhound-style buses that were purchased by the...
