Satirical AND TRUE – Florida’s Interstate 4: The Highway to Hell!
Interstate 4. The majestic ribbon of asphalt that connects Tampa to Daytona Beach — or, as locals like to call it, “Florida’s longest parking lot with ghosts.” And just in time for Halloween, car rental company Sixt decided to remind everyone that I-4 is officially haunted. Because what could possibly make driving...
Habitat for Humanity cuts ribbon on ‘life-changing’ 10th Parramore home this year
ORLANDO, Fla. – Habitat for Humanity is celebrating the completion of its 10th home built in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood over the last year. On Monday, Habitat for Humanity teamed up with Rosen Hotels & Resorts and the City of Orlando to cut the ribbon on the home, which will be sold to a local family with an...
Attorneys say reopening of Stardust Racers is preventing further investigation of man’s death
Amusement Park Death Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved The family of a 32-year-old man who died of blunt force injuries on a theme park roller coaster is accusing Universal Orlando Resort of endangering lives by reopening the ride this weekend. Attorneys for the family said the Epic Universe...
Lopez co-defendant pleads guilty, agrees to testify in suspended sheriff’s gambling, racketeering trial
TAVARES, Fla. — A co-defendant in the illegal gambling and racketeering case pending against suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement Monday. Along with pleading guilty to counts of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering, Carol Cote also agreed to testify...
Orange County strengthens community through mental health and homelessness programs
Orange County is investing in the health and stability of its residents by expanding programs that address two deeply interconnected challenges: mental health and homelessness. At the center of this effort is the County’s Mental Health and Homelessness Division, which funds and coordinates services that touch...
Orlando Police Department Released Crime Data on Homicides, Shootings
The Orlando Police Department recently released crime data on homicides and shootings. According to OPD, crime in Orlando continues to decline. Compared to last year, the Orlando Police Department saw “significant reductions” in the following:. Homicides – Down 35% (from 23 in 2024 to 15 in 2025)
U.S. citizen living in Florida with immigrant husband may self-deport to keep family together
A U.S. citizen living in Florida with her immigrant husband of 10 years may have to self-deport to keep their family together.
5 dead in 3 crashes on I-4 across Central Florida over 48 hours
Central Florida saw a deadly 48 hours on Interstate 4, with five people killed in three separate crashes across three counties. A multi-vehicle pileup late Saturday night blocked I-4 and claimed multiple lives. On Monday morning, an e-bike rider was killed in a separate crash in Orange County.
Enrollment down at Central Florida’s public schools. Most blame voucher program
Enrollment is down in all but one of Central Florida’s public school districts this year, with most blaming the state’s universal voucher program for siphoning away students and funds. Public schools in Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia, Brevard, Flagler, Lake, Marion and Polk counties all had lower school...
Orlando officials set to vote on $150K homeless shelter agreement
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando City Council is set to vote Monday on a $150,000 funding agreement with the Coalition for the Homeless, part of an effort to provide shelter for people at risk under the city’s camping ban. The partnership targets families, those in dangerous situations and...
