ADHD medication shortage cannot keep up with students’ needs, Student Health Services says
Students may face difficulty getting prescription medication for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder at the pharmacy on campus, as Student Health Services at UCF is experiencing a shortage. SHS posted an alert on its website about a shortage of ADHD medication in the pharmacy, which could affect students who...
OUC Safety Failures After Downtown Substation Explosion
A newly released investigation points to internal failures, outdated procedures, and patchy training after an arc‑flash explosion at an Orlando Utilities Commission substation last August injured three workers, leaving one with permanent injuries. The blast hit during routine maintenance on four capacitor banks at...
Illegal immigrant caught selling “ICE immunity” IDs from fake DHS branch
A 50-year-old Brazilian national faces federal charges for allegedly running a fake government agency out of Florida. Mario Cesar Dos Santos Jr. was indicted in federal court in Ocala for fraudulent use of government seals. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the charges. Dos Santos allegedly created the...
Judge keeps accused teens jailed after video shows laughter during murder plot arrest
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Two Central Florida teenagers accused in a disturbing murder plot will remain behind bars after a judge denied them bond, citing video that shows the girls laughing as they were taken into custody. Fifteen-year-old Isabelle Valdez and 14-year-old Lois Lippert appeared before a...
Young Man Drowned in River in Central Florida
A young man recently drowned in a river in Central Florida. The post Young Man Drowned in River in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Orlando Family Sues Westgate After Baby Hospitalized
An Orlando family says their vacation at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa took a terrifying turn when their 1-year-old child, identified only as "M.S." in court records, allegedly put a drug-laced spoon in his mouth and ended up in the hospital. According to a lawsuit filed yesterday, the incident happened during a May...
Homeowners push for new law to oust CDD board members
Residents in the Concorde Estates neighborhood say they want answers after discovering that nearly $900,000 of their community district’s budget was spent within about three weeks late last year.
Thunderstorms, Gusty Winds, Hail Risk For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Severe Weather Outlook for Central Florida on Sunday, March 15, 2026, due to a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms. Scattered thunderstorms are anticipated across the Florida Peninsula, influenced by an approaching strong cold...
Unlicensed Hit-and-Run Driver Captured in Central Florida
An unlicensed hit-and-run driver was captured in Central Florida. The post Unlicensed Hit-and-Run Driver Captured in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Sisters Turn Casselberry Plaza Into Turkish Breakfast Hotspot
Casselberry’s Summit Plaza has a fresh arrival in Café De Wan, a Turkish bakery-café where sisters Habibe Sungun and Esra are rolling out Van-style breakfasts, flaky borek, pide, and paper-thin lahmacun. The compact, bakery-first kitchen leans into flatbreads and pastries because there is no hood for grilling, so...
