Hundreds cited for speeding in Orange County school zones in first week back
ORLANDO, Fla. — There were nearly 700 traffic stops in school zones across Orange County during the first week of school. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that out of those stops, deputies handed out about 250 citations for speeding, for which fines are double. In a video...
Housing Authority seeks to rezone Lorna Doone Apartments
The rezoning proposal is a component of the larger effort to update public housing in Orlando.
‘Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe’ explores Universal Orlando’s newest theme park: How to...
The brand new special Inside the Worlds of Epic Universe premieres on NBC Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 9/8c. Hosted by Deal or No Deal Island host Joe Manganiello, the new can’t-miss special gives viewers all the latest, need-to-know information about Universal Orlando’s newest theme park, Epic Universe. Where...
Key Largo charter captain murdered over ‘minor traffic issue’ outside Orlando, police say
SANFORD, Fla. — Tributes poured in over the weekend for a South Florida charter boat captain after authorities said the 43-year-old became the victim of a deadly road rage shooting in the Orlando area. The fatal shooting happened early Thursday evening in Sanford. Police said the victim was Joseph...
Morses accused of reaping millions from Villages Health before bankruptcy
UnitedHealthcare has accused the Morse family of raking in millions of dollars from The Villages Health prior to the sudden bankruptcy of the “Marcus Welby” physician service. A judge in bankruptcy court in Orlando has been asked to grant an emergency request for financing sought by The Villages...
Man arrested after woman attacked on Seminole County Wekiva Trail, deputies say
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. - An arrest has been made in an alleged sexual battery that occurred on Monday along the Seminole Wekiva Trail, according to deputies. A man is in custody after deputies say he allegedly attacked and sexually assaulted a woman on the Seminole Wekiva Trail in broad daylight Monday afternoon.
Orange County Head Start Helps Families Build a Strong Start to School
As Orange County families gear up for a new school year, more than 1,500 children will be walking into classrooms with a special head start — literally. The Orange County Head Start program provides comprehensive, no-cost early childhood education to children from low-income families. Spread across 23 locations —...
Orlando motel closure leaves families homeless with nowhere to go
Families who had been living at a Howard Johnson motel on International Drive are scrambling for shelter after the city deemed the building uninhabitable and ordered everyone to leave.
Beware of absurd medical charges!
My wife had two 3 millimeter skin biopsies (size of a pencil eraser) by an Orlando Health physician. Fee: $371. (Normal). It’s a simple 3 minute office procedure (I’ve done hundreds of them in my practice). The problem: Treatment room charge was $3,898. This was a normal treatment...
Rising Florida Food Costs: Publix’s Market Power Under Scrutiny
Regional supermarket giant's 47% market share in major cities allows premium pricing, while climate and supply factors compound consumer burden across the Sunshine State. Fla. News Network —If you've walked out of a Florida grocery store lately feeling like your wallet took a hit, you're not alone. Food prices in...
