OCPS cuts $8.5 million after enrollment falls nearly 8,000 students
In a memo sent to families Tuesday night, Orange County Public Schools said it is making another $8.5 million in budget cuts after its 10-day enrollment count last week showed about 7,672 fewer students than last year — a drop in enrollment greater than the state projected. The memo...
Science behind lightning strikes
Following two people hospitalized for a lightning strike in Winter Garden, FOX35's Garrett Wymer spoke with Henry Fuelberg, FSU Professor of Meteorology on the science behind the strikes.
Chicago’s Labor Day Jazz Fest Moves Into an Orlando Living Room
A jazz festival with Chicago roots is setting up shop in an Orlando living room this Labor Day weekend. The 9th Annual Labor Day Jazz Festival lands at the Timucua Arts White House on Monday, September 7, starting at 3 p.m., with tickets priced at $50 and including a cookout, free beer, and a full day of live sets.
Fifteen miles from Orlando, a dirt road full of gators costs nothing to drive
Fifteen miles northwest of Orlando, a dirt road cuts through 11 miles of restored wetlands where you never have to leave your car to spot wildlife. The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive runs one way from Lust Road to Jones Avenue in Orange County, and it costs nothing to enter. You...
FHP seeks witness in deadly Orange County crash
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Florida Highway Patrol is asking for the public's help identifying a woman investigators believe was the first person to assist after a deadly crash in Orange County last month. The crash happened shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Aug. 16 at State Road 520 and Maxim Parkway.
Cartier opens new Orlando store
Cartier on Thursday announced the opening of a new store in Orlando, as the high-end jeweler expands its retail footprint across Florida and the U.S. Located in The Mall at Millenia, the new Cartier Orlando store design is inspired by Florida's balmy weather, flora and faun, as seen in the outdoor-indoor living decor a
Orlando State Attorney says her office is looking into Hope Florida funds
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell says her office is taking a preliminary look at information connected to the Hope Florida controversy, adding a new potential investigation to an issue already under intense scrutiny in Tallahassee. Worrell said she directed her staff last week to examine in
Florida Seniors Say a Rushed Rooftop Solar Deal Became Their Biggest Financial Mistake After...
ORLANDO, FL — Two Central Florida homeowners in their 70s and 80s say a rooftop solar purchase they expected to save money instead became the biggest financial mistake of their lives after their installer, Freedom Forever, filed for bankruptcy in April 2026. Susan Bradley and Norman Beyer told WKMG...
Craft Brewery and Taproom Operator from Florida Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Bowigens Beer Company LLC has voluntarily filed for bankruptcy protection. The Casselberry, Florida-based company has been serving as a craft brewery and taproom for around 11 years. Court records show that the company currently faces several unsecured creditors claims. Note: A Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a legal p
When Tampa Bay drivers should hit the road for Labor Day
Stay off the roads Friday afternoon to avoid the worst Labor Day weekend traffic, according to forecasts from AAA and INRIX. Why it matters: Peak holiday congestion could add serious time to your trip . Driving the news : It'll take you nearly three hours to drive Orlando if you leave Friday at 3:45pm, according to INR
