6 charged in conspiracy to defraud veterans, VA of nearly $20M: DOJ
Six people were charged in conspiracy to defraud veterans and the VA of nearly $20 million, the Department of Justice announced.
Proposed Orlando Sanford International Airport connector sparks outcry
A proposed toll road connecting State Road 417 to Orlando Sanford International Airport is drawing backlash from residents, including one woman whose historic home lies directly in the path of the planned route.
‘Means the world to me:’ Make-A-Wish grants fishing adventure for teen with rare disorder
ORLANDO, Fla. – For 18-year-old Tripp Clunan and his family, a week of fishing in Cabo San Lucas is more than a vacation, it’s a rare chance for joy after years defined by medical challenges. “Tripp is medically complex, which means since birth, he has been hospitalized and...
Free Family Water Safety Session – August 16
LA Fitness – Altamonte Springs. Make your child’s first splash a safe one. This free, guided session is specially designed for families with little ones under age 3. It’s a gentle, low-pressure way to introduce your child to the water, practice age-appropriate safety skills, and build confidence together.
Brightline expansion gaining support from residents
A proposal to extend a Brightline high-speed rail from Orlando to Tampa appears to be gaining community support.
‘Good Trouble’ protests bring hundreds to the streets across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. — From the streets of downtown Orlando to the corners of Deland, Altamonte Springs, Mount Dora, and Melbourne, hundreds of protesters gathered for yet another demonstration. “We have to show that we are not just going to lie down and roll over and let them walk all...
LYNX offering free rides to Orange County cooling locations amid dangerous heat
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida will experience dangerous heat this weekend and Orange County is reminding people that if they need to cool down, they have locations across the county, and LYNX buses will take you there for free. Highs this weekend are expected to be around 97 degrees,...
Steering failure leads to semi overturning on Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County
A semitrailer overturned in a crash early Friday, prompting the closure of Florida’s Turnpike in Lake County, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The wreck happened around 5 a.m. at mile marker 287 near Leesburg. All southbound lanes of the Turnpike were closed in the area, but the right lane was later reopened.
New I-4 interchange at Daryl Carter Parkway opens
The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), joined by Orange County officials and regional partners, celebrated the opening of a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) at Interstate 4 and Daryl Carter Parkway on Friday.
Mother holds vigil by son’s side after near-fatal crash in Windermere, 5 weeks in...
WINDERMERE, Fla. - Nearly five weeks after a devastating car crash left a teenage boy in the ICU with a traumatic brain injury, his mother says a string of small miracles has given her family new hope. What we know:. Cristian, a teenager, was ejected from a vehicle during a...
