Orlando appoints its third poet laureate
The announcement comes amid a heightened focus on the position from Florida's DOGE officials and state CFO Blaise Ingoglia. The post Orlando appoints its third poet laureate appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Seminole County schools forced to shutter class over ‘racial discrimination’
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County Public Schools was required to shut down one of its programs over concerns about “racial discrimination,” according to district officials on Monday. In a letter, the district told parents and staff that the decision involves the “Latinos in Action” course, which...
Family calls for safety changes after car crashes into Orange County home, injuring 77-year-old
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A family in Orange County is demanding changes to slow down drivers after a car slammed into their home late at night, sending a 77-year-old man back to the hospital just an hour after he had returned home. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office,...
Tracking the tropics: AM Oct. 6, 2025
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Brooks Garner gives us a look at the latest updates in the tropics as we continue to follow Invest 95L, which is currently located several hundred miles southwest of the Cabo Verde Islands. The system is likely to become a tropical depression later this week.
Firefighter Charged with Stalking After Throwing 100+ Tampons Painted Red on Ex-Boyfriend’s Lawn: Police
The ex tried telling investigators she didn't even know where her ex-boyfriend lived, until they showed her security footage of her truck there -- so she changed her story.
SoDo residents voice support for Orlando shelters
NOTE: This story originally appeared on Your Community Paper.com. Alan Levi woke up the day after a tense neighborhood association meeting, regretting his decision to not speak up. The 30-year resident of Wadeview Park in SoDo attended the public meeting in March, where Commissioner Patty Sheehan and Director of...
More lights needed on Taft Vineland Road in Orlando, crash victim says
ORLANDO, Fla. — A local resident is asking Orange County if a traffic signal can be installed after a he was hit by a car while riding his e-bike to work back in May. Nate Neuner was hit just a block away from work, turning left from Taft Vineland Road to General Drive.
New Florida Turnpike interchange at Sand Lake Road slated to open in 2027
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A new interchange is in the works that will connect Florida's Turnpike to Sand Lake Road that would give travelers another way to access Epic Universe, International Drive and the Florida Mall. What we know:. Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise has launched construction on a new interchange...
Orlando mom says HOA targeted her 5-year-old for swinging on tree at bus stop
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando mother says her neighborhood homeowners’ association targeted her 5-year-old son after he swung on a tree near the community bus stop. Ariel Barner said she recently received a letter from an attorney representing the University Pines Property Owners Association, citing her child for...
Teen Suicide made a triumphant Orlando live return, with a few surprising new songs
Joyfully bounding from the lo-fi lonercore tunes of yore to their newly minted dancefloor surges, Teen Suicide showcased an expansive repertoire that could barely be contained in their hour-long set. The post Teen Suicide made a triumphant Orlando live return, with a few surprising new songs appeared first on...

















