No charges filed against stepfather in ‘disturbing’ viral video captured in Sanford
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – The state attorney’s office in Seminole County will not pursue charges against a stepfather seen on video discipling a young girl that Sanford police described as a “disturbing interaction.”. The Sanford Police Department last week shared a statement on social media, saying it...
Orlando Schools Lose $17M After State Revises Enrollment Count
Orange County Public Schools is bracing for a roughly $17 million hit to its state funding for the 2025–26 school year after Florida officials recalculated enrollment and found fewer students than the district expected. The money will be quietly skimmed from upcoming state payments instead of clawed back in a lump...
Orlando ‘Prophet’ In Shovel Rampage At Local Chinese Restaurant
Deputies say a routine day at Pearl's Chinese Restaurant on Central Florida Parkway turned into a demolition scene on Monday when an Orlando man stormed inside, tore through the kitchen, and struck the owner with a shovel. Investigators reported the kitchen in disarray and estimated about $4,000 in damage. The owner...
Multiple buyers make offers to purchase land owned by SeaWorld/Busch Gardens
United Parks & Resorts CEO Marc Swanson shared details on the potential sales during the company’s quarterly earnings call on Feb. 26, 2026. Swanson said the company owns 2,000 acres of lands among its seven U.S. properties, with 400 of those acres undeveloped and potentially available for various future purposes.
Florida gold refinery owners arrested in alleged multistate scam
The owners of Orlando Gold Refinery have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multistate gold bar scam that targeted elderly victims.
SNEAK Peek at the NEW Milkshake Pop-Up Coming to Disney Springs
It’s no secret that we’ve been excited about the pop-up shake spot coming to Disney Springs. Black Tap, which we’ve visited NUMEROUS times in Downtown Disney in Disneyland, is bringing its famous CrazyShakes to Disney World. The pop-up shake shop will be located in the former Sprinkles location for a limited time,...
Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk postpones Orlando stop of tour, following reported venue controversy
Turning Point USA’s Orlando stop of its “Make Heaven More Crowded” tour, which was set to host Erika Kirk at a local church, was scheduled for Wednesday before being unexpectedly cancelled at the last minute amid reports of ongoing issues in the church's leadership. The postponement came...
Defense attorney raises self-defense claim in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub
ORLANDO, Fla. – New details are emerging in a deadly shooting that happened outside a popular Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning, as the suspect’s attorney suggests the case could involve self-defense. Orlando police say 37-year-old Jean Borja Gil de la Madr is accused of fatally shooting 33-year-old Julien...
Cops Bust Orlando Man After Emaciated Great Dane Mix Left Behind In Evicted Home
An Orlando man is facing felony charges after officers found an emaciated, flea‑infested dog abandoned inside a house following an eviction. Responders said the animal, a black Great Dane mix, was so underweight it struggled to stand when they arrived. Eviction call led animal services to a home. Orange...
Feds Nab Orlando ‘Goliath’ Boss In Alleged $328M Ponzi Scam
Federal agents arrested 34-year-old Christopher Alexander Delgado of Apopka yesterday, accusing him of running an Orlando-based investment business that prosecutors say pulled in hundreds of millions of dollars. In a federal complaint, Goliath Ventures is described as a Ponzi-style operation that ran for several...

















