Deputies, officers swarm stretch of Old Winter Garden Road overnight in Orange County
Most of the activity unfolded just east of Kirkman Road.
Woman carrying infant fatally struck on SR-46 in Seminole County, FHP says
GENEVA, Fla. – A 24-year-old Orlando woman was killed early Tuesday morning after being struck by a pickup truck while walking in the path of a vehicle in Seminole County, the Florida Highway Patrol says. The crash occurred just after 3 a.m. near the intersection of State Road 46...
Two people arrested in apparent drug transaction in Leesburg
A Fruitland Park man and an Ocala woman were arrested with methamphetamine during what looked like a drug deal. Deputies were headed west on Allyson Road in Leesburg when they spotted a white Dodge Caliber stopped in the middle of the street at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. The driver, 37-year-old Jamael...
Orange County becomes latest in Central Florida to lift burn ban
CENTRAL FLORIDA — After a few days of intermittent rain last week, Orange County on Monday became the most recent in Central Florida to rescind its burn ban for unincorporated areas and any municipalities served by Orange County Fire Rescue services — including Edgewood, Belle Isle, Oakland and Eatonville.
Wing Chain Touches Down at Flamingo Crossings, Turning Horizon West Into Game-Day Central
Wings and Rings is lining up a new location at FLAMINGO CROSSINGS Town Center in Horizon West, bringing its chef-crafted wings, signature sauces, hand-breaded onion rings, and sports-bar vibe to the fast-growing Winter Garden retail hub. The expansion would deepen the brand's Central Florida footprint and hand locals another sit-down spot for game nights and family dinners near Walt...
Clermont Man Sentenced To Life For RV Park Double Murder
A Lake County jury has convicted 44-year-old Justin Lamar Jones in the brutal 2022 killings of two people at a Clermont RV park, and Circuit Judge James R. Baxley has now sentenced him to life in prison. The case, tied to a 2022 incident at the Thousand Trails Orlando RV Park in unincorporated Clermont, drew attention for both the severity of the...
Miller’s Hardware closing after 80 years as family sells property
A longtime family-owned hardware store in Winter Park is liquidating merchandise and preparing to close after more than 80 years in business. Miller’s Hardware, which first opened in 1945, is selling off tools, paint, grills, and other inventory as the family moves toward selling the property.
Nelson and Smith say goodbye to Apopka
The Apopka City Commission’s April 15 meeting comes immediately after the mayoral runoff, placing the city’s leadership transition in focus. Commissioners will consider major development items, including the Wyld Oaks project and zoning changes on South Hawthorne Avenue, as well as financial reports and infrastructure spending. The meeting will conclude with farewell remarks from outgoing Mayor Bryan Nelson and Commissioner Alexander Smith.
Orange County School Board member receives Distinguished Leader Award
Orange County School Board member Melissa Byrd has received the Distinguished Leader Award from the Florida School Board Association. Byrd was recognized for her "outstanding leadership and commitment to effective school board governance that supports student success," according to a news release. Award recipients are board members who demonstrate dedication...
Orlando camp director arrested for soliciting girl, 14, in police sting operation
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orlando camp director was arrested following a 13-day police sting operation in which the 39-year-old man planned to have sex with a teen girl, police say. The camp director is accused of contacting the online profile of a teen girl and arranging to have sex with her in her home, Orlando Police said.
