Heat Index Soars Back to 106°: Orlando, Tampa Brace for Oppressive October Heat After...
The post Heat Index Soars Back to 106°: Orlando, Tampa Brace for Oppressive October Heat After Brief Cool Preview appeared first on Recipes Gram . ORLANDO, FLORIDA — Better enjoy the cooler and drier air this weekend in Florida—it’s certainly a fall taste and not a permanent thing yet. According to ECMWF AIFS model da
Drug warrants stand out in APD’s weekly arrest report
The Apopka Police Department’s weekly arrest report includes several September 17 warrants alleging the sale or delivery of controlled substances. Other entries list charges involving battery, DUI, a hit-and-run crash, and resisting an officer without violence. Police also reported 137 citations, 39 crashes, and 1,645
Winter Park leaders set new annual budget, raise electric bills on residents
WINTER PARK, Fla. — Winter Park residents will see their electric bills go up starting next month. City leaders met Wednesday evening and finalized the city’s budget for the next fiscal year. It includes a utility rate hike and a big boost in public safety pension spending. Winter...
Proposed firefighter contract includes $12,000 raises, pension increase and new pay incentives
Apopka’s proposed firefighter contract establishes new salary ranges up to $154,552 and gives bargaining-unit employees a $12,000 first-year base-pay increase. The agreement also includes 3% annual raises in the following years, merit increases, new assignment incentives, and an enhanced pension formula. The City Commi
Former foster youth, advocates share vision at Florida DCF Summit
ORLANDO, Fla (CBS12) — Child welfare leaders, advocates and former foster youth from across Florida gathered this week in Orlando for the Florida Department of Children and Families' annual summit, centered on the theme "A Legacy of Shared Purpose." The event brought together organizations, frontline workers, policymak
Correspondence shows weeks of back-and-forth between attorneys, D.A.’s office over Nolan Wells’ cell phone
SOUTH MISSISSIPPI (WXXV) — New developments are expected on Thursday in the investigation surrounding Nolan Wells’ death. A press conference with Nolan Wells’ legal team is scheduled in Orlando, Florida, where they are expected to discuss the findings of a forensic examination of wells’ cell phone.
New toll road SR 534 met with opposition
The Central Florida Expressway Authority (CFX) recently held two public meetings for the design of State Road 534 - Phase 2. CFX held in person and virtual meetings last week. Over 110 people were logged in to attend the virtual meeting. The project is a 14-mile, limited-access toll road that...
Orlando Drivers Can Fill Up For $2.98 A Gallon This Saturday At One Local...
Gas Pumps (Unsplash) ORLANDO, Fla. – Drivers in Orlando will have a chance to buy...
Back from the dead: Tropical Depression Fay regenerates in the Atlantic
ORLANDO, Fla. – Fay dissipated over the central Atlantic Tuesday, but its remnant low drifted into an area favorable for development early Wednesday. The storm was able to reorganize back into a tropical depression with maximum sustained winds of 35 mph. Since the remnant low remained intact, Fay was...
Orlando weather: Fall cold front moving through Central Florida on Thursday
ORLANDO, Fla. - The front is already pushing through Central Florida this morning, a few hours earlier than previously expected. Drier air will steadily work southward through the day, with a noticeable drop in humidity beginning across northern parts of the area this afternoon and reaching farther south by tonight.
