Level99 sets opening date for Disney Springs location
ORLANDO, Fla. - Level99, the interactive gaming venue, has announced an opening date for its new Disney Springs location. The two-story attraction will officially open to the public on June 29, the company announced Tuesday. Tickets are set to go on sale on June 22. What will Level99 feature?. Level99,...
Sloth World sloth Willow euthanized, Central Florida Zoo announces
ORLANDO, Fla. – Another of the sloths from Sloth World has died. The Central Florida Zoo in Sanford announced that Willow, one of 14 sloths that arrived at the zoo in April, had to be put to sleep. “Over the past several days, Willow’s health declined despite ongoing veterinary...
Stolen car chase ends with habitual traffic offender’s arrest in Orange County
A Lake County man was arrested after deputies said he fled from law enforcement in a stolen car and later ran from the vehicle after stop sticks were used in Orange County. Kenneth Ruben Gil Lanzo was charged with fleeing or attempting to elude a law enforcement officer with wanton disregard and habitual traffic offens
Downtown Orlando Loses Its Dunkin’
The Dunkin’ at 255 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 110, appears to have closed permanently, adding one more empty storefront to the heart of the city’s daytime business core. Looking in the windows of the Citrus Center storefront show, the shop is cleared out, equipment removed, and handwritten signs taped to the doors reading
Gold Tesla Cybercab Stuns Drivers On Orlando’s Pine Hills Road
Drivers on Pine Hills Road did a double take Monday when a gold-colored Tesla Cybercab, the company's futuristic two-seat robotaxi with butterfly doors and no steering wheel, quietly slipped into Orlando traffic. Photos and short video clips shared with local reporters show the compact metallic vehicle rolling past the
Raising Cane’s next Florida restaurant gets June opening date
In a chicken-finger mood? Ten days after a Raising Cane's opened in Pensacola , another will be firing up the deep fryer in Central Florida. The popular fast food chain known for a tiny, focused menu of hand-battered, cooked-to-order chicken tenders, buttered Texas toast, fries, and slaw, added a Kissimmee location to
Celebrate Father’s Day with dancing, games, and more
Whether you want to treat your dad to a car show or your grandfather to a free day at the zoo, the Central Florida area has you covered with a wide variety of Father’s Day celebrations all weekend long. Here’s a roundup of some headliners. Saturday, June 20.
Apopka City Commission to hear update on crippled Golden Gem facility
The Apopka City Commission will review updates on the 350-million-gallon Golden Gem reclaimed water facility in a Wednesday workshop. The city budgeted $12.5 million for a new pump station and up to $3 million for pond liner replacement at Golden Gem. The West Pond reconstruction is prioritized for completion by...
Orange, Seminole counties warn against using fireworks during drought
CENTRAL FLORIDA — The fire departments in range and Seminole counties are warning Central Floridians about the dangers of using fireworks during the ongoing drought. Orange and Seminole counties have burn bans in effect, which means residents are not allowed to use fireworks. Acting Orange County Fire marshal Scott...
Longwood intersection project would expand lanes, affect 11 properties
LONGWOOD, Fla. - A major roadway improvement project is planned for a busy Longwood intersection. The project would require property acquisitions from 11 nearby businesses as officials work to ease congestion and improve safety. What we know:. The Florida Department of Transportation is proposing upgrades at the inters
