14 Florida Places Serving Sweet Potato Pie That Feels Like Pure Comfort Food
There is something unmistakably comforting about sweet potato pie in Florida. It’s the kind of dessert that feels tied to slow afternoons, warm kitchens, and recipes passed down through generations. Around the state, bakeries, soul food spots, and family-run kitchens keep that tradition alive, serving slices that are s
Second water line break in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood linked to fiber-optic installation
ORLANDO, Fla. – Residents in Orlando’s College Park neighborhood were without water for hours after a second water line break occurred in less than two weeks, prompting questions about ongoing utility repairs in the area. The latest break happened near Las Flores Way, where Orlando Utilities Commission crews...
10 Years Later: Florida Lawmakers Honor The 49 Lives Stolen At Pulse Nightclub
Memorials are left on the fence of the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, in 2016...
Average wait times for Scout tick down, but Seminole County riders want more efficiency
CASSELBERRY, Fla. — Seminole County’s on-demand transit service, Scout, is still seeing wait times above the county’s goal after the county switched from LYNX bus routes to the new service. According to data from Seminole County, the longest wait time recorded for Scout was 2 hours and...
Flags at half-staff in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day
Flags will be flown at half-staff on June 12 in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day The post Flags at half-staff in honor of Pulse Remembrance Day appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .
A sweet treat to start your Saturday: Millie’s grand opening set for June 13
Millie’s Swedish Candy Co. will host its grand opening in College Park next to Doghouse at 2529 Edgewater Drive on Saturday June 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The new store will feature candy imported from Sweden, according to its Instagram account. And the first 25 customers will get a free tote bag on the opening day.
Tragedy In Maitland As Child Dies After Backyard Pool Drowning
A quiet Wednesday night in Maitland ended in heartbreak when a child was pulled from a backyard swimming pool and later died, authorities say. Seminole County deputies were called to a home in the 1400 block of Winston Road just after 8:30 p.m., where the child was found unresponsive in the water. The child was taken t
Vigil planned for sisters killed in father’s murder-suicide in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — Last Friday in Orlando, two young children, Tiana Watts and Jaliyah Watts, tragically lost their lives. To honor their memories, a community vigil is planned for 7:30 p.m tonight. Orange County deputies confirmed their father, Bryant Watts, shot them inside an apartment on South Rio Grande...
Family of woman killed in Orlando police crash questions outcome
The family of a 92-year-old woman who died after an Orlando police officer's vehicle collided with her car is questioning prosecutors' decision not to file criminal charges against the officer involved.
Measles Scare Hits Orange County, Health Officials Urge Vaccine Check
Measles has been detected in Orange County, county officials announced this week, sparking fresh warnings for residents to review their vaccination records. Public-health staff say they are working to identify possible contacts and are watching schools and childcare centers closely, where unvaccinated people face the h
