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Orange County mayoral candidate Tiffany Moore Russell says her background as both a policymaker and executive has prepared her to lead one of Florida's fastest-growing counties. She argues Orange County must focus on affordability, ensure infrastructure keeps pace with development, strengthen partnerships with municipa

Chick‑fil‑A is lining up another Central Florida outpost in Casselberry, with plans to turn a former CVS on State Road 436 into a new restaurant valued at roughly $1.3 million, according to the company and local records. The project would add to the chain’s Seminole County footprint on a roughly 1.5‑acre parcel near Ca

Only in Florida could someone turn a police chase into CrossFit. An Orlando man was arrested after allegedly picking up an eight-year-old girl at a hotel pool and running away. Thankfully, family members confronted him immediately, the little girl was released unharmed, and bystanders helped detain him until police arr

Three people were arrested after gunfire erupted in the parking lot of the Pendana at West Lakes Club Apartments in west Orlando on Thursday. Surveillance footage shows people in two different vehicles opening fire and firing numerous shots at two people riding scooters in the complex’s parking lot. Police said the sus

ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando man was arrested after officers said he picked up an 8-year-old girl near a hotel pool and ran when her family confronted him. According to the arrest affidavit, police responded to the Fairfield Inn at 3551 Millenia Blvd. on Friday night after receiving reports about the incident.

Oranges, sunshine and beaches: Florida is known for many things, including alligators, and lately, alligator attacks have been catching headlines. On June 21, a 19-year-old man was attacked by an alligator while snorkeling in Rainbow River. Seven days later, on June 28, a woman lost her life after being attacked...

Restaurant Row just turned up the heat. Phở Bar Vietnamese Kitchen has planted its latest flag at Dellagio Town Center on Orlando’s famed dining strip, bringing a modern spin on Vietnamese soups, rice plates and specialty teas to the Dr. Phillips neighborhood. The new arrival leans into the shopping center’s growing re

Orange County staff will update commissioners Tuesday on efforts to bring the county’s new comprehensive plan, Vision 2050, into compliance with a controversial state law that restricts local government planning. Neither Vision 2050 nor its corresponding set of new zoning rules known as the Orange Code are currently in

A new taco spot is headed to Winter Garden. Tacos My Guey will be opening at 1025 S. Dillard St. Although the grand opening date has yet to be announced, the restaurant posted on social media that the first 50 guests will enjoy a free meal. Tacos My Guey started...

A 2-year-old boy was fatally shot after a 4-year-old child gained access to an unsecured firearm while the family was arriving at a vacation rental in Kissimmee, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.