Labor, Community, and Faith Organizations Call on World’s Largest Grower and Apopka Employer to...
Community, labor and faith organizations will hold a Day of Action in Apopka on September 8 calling on Costa Farms to join WeCount!’s Planting Justice Program. The campaign highlights reported labor and human rights concerns among plant nursery workers and urges Costa Farms to establish stronger labor standards across
This Winter Park, Florida Restaurant Takes Burgers to the Next Level
A basic burger simply wouldn’t fit the personality of The Hangry Bison – Winter Park. This lively Central Florida restaurant takes one of America’s favorite comfort foods and gives it a creative upgrade, serving hearty burgers with bold toppings and plenty of opportunities to customize every bite. The burgers are the o
Orange County increases mosquito surveillance and encourages residents to take preventive action
Orange County Mosquito Control has expanded surveillance and targeted treatments in areas affected by recent West Nile virus and dengue advisories. Treatments will continue until surveillance data show the increased risk has passed. Residents can help by removing standing water weekly, using EPA-approved insect repelle
Barnes & Noble Is Opening Bookstores Again — and the Sun Belt Is Helping...
Barnes & Noble spent years closing bookstores. On Wednesday, it will open two more. New stores in San Antonio and Orlando will bring the chain to 720 locations nationwide, up from fewer than 600 as recently as 2023. More than 60 additional stores are planned this year. It is an...
Florida’s housing market looks shaky. Orlando tells a more complicated story
Orlando's housing market shows normalization with 8,887 active listings and 49% price reductions. Local agents report sharp submarket divergence—vacation areas face distress, while well-priced homes sell quickly. Builder incentives, insurance costs and affordability shape conditions. Sellers must price realistically fo
Florida AG seeks death penalty for couple who allegedly held 4 children in ‘rolling...
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier says his office will seek the death penalty for the two adults who allegedly confined four children to the cab of a tractor-trailer, some for more than six years, and sexually abused them. Keisha Monique Epps, 51, and Tamra Marshon Stewart, 37, have been charged...
Orlando Police probe unspecified incident at Colonial Drive Plaza
Orlando police investigated a developing situation at Colonial Plaza near Bumby Avenue and East Colonial Drive on Saturday.
Pedestrian struck, killed by multiple vehicles on Apopka Vineland Road in Orange County, FHP...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida Highway Patrol is searching for a hit-and-run driver after they said a 76-year-old Orlando man was struck and killed by multiple vehicles. The crash happened just after 6 a.m. Monday on S. Apopka Vineland Road near Palm Parkway. According to an FHP report, the pedestrian...
Orange County makes bid for proposed U.S. Space Force Academy
Orange County is making a pitch to become the future home of a proposed U.S. Space Force Academy, setting up a regional competition with Brevard County, long considered the frontrunner because of its ties to the Space Coast.
Rain chances remain high for Tuesday
ORLANDO, Fla. – Rain chances remain elevated through Tuesday as a cold front over our area keeps our atmosphere unsettled. Spotty early morning showers along the coastline are possible Tuesday, especially for Flagler and northern Volusia counties, thanks to our northeast onshore flow. This flow will help to spark sea b
