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LONGWOOD, Fla. – If you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it. Nestled in the woods near Markham Woods Road is a historic spring with a long history. The “Ginger Ale Spring” —...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — As states across the country scramble to issue the full SNAP benefits that nearly 42 million nationwide and 2.9 million in the Sunshine State depend upon, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins said Thursday that most recipients will receive their payments by Monday at the latest.

The family of Anna Kepner, an 18-year-old high school senior, has spoken out following her tragic death aboard the Carnival cruise ship "Horizon" in the Caribbean. According to her father, Christopher Kepner, they are desperate for answers regarding the mysterious circumstances surrounding her death, which was...

ORLANDO, Fla. - SeaWorld Orlando has made a change to the type of walkers allowed inside its theme parks. Both rollator and/or wheeled walkers with seats are no longer allowed inside SeaWorld Orlando. Walkers without seats are still allowed inside the theme park. A spokesperson for SeaWorld Orlando confirmed that...

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – A family from North Carolina is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Crowne Plaza in Lake Buena Vista, nearly a year after their young daughter drowned in one of the hotel’s pools. “I’m standing here today not because I’m brave,” said Victoria...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – An Orlando man was arrested Wednesday on allegations of forcing his way past the front desk administrator of Meadowbrook Middle School and pulling a fire alarm in the lobby, according to court documents. Wesley Session, 32, faces charges of disturbing school/assemblies, attempted burglary of an...

KISSIMMEE — Florida Highway Patrol troopers responded to a fatal crash Thursday afternoon that occurred at approximately 4:48 p.m. in the westbound lanes of U.S. Highway 192 (West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway) near Parkway Boulevard in Kissimmee. According to troopers, the crash involved a 2022 Honda CBR1000...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A new study from Florida Atlantic University reveals nearly half of Floridians surveyed would consider leaving the state, citing the high cost of living and quality of life concerns as major factors. Researchers say the results underscore growing frustration over housing prices, rising insurance rates...

As the 2025 43-day government shutdown ended, it's not known when suspended benefits -- including SNAP -- will return. Local food pantries try to help feed people during this time. Second Harvest Food Bank in Orlando says their serving more people than usual.

Food giant PepsiCo is closing two Frito-Lay manufacturing facilities in Orlando, Fla., leading to the termination of all 500 employees, according to a WARN Act Notice dated Nov. 4. Operations at both plants are set to cease on May 9, 2026. "This was a difficult decision, as we know how...