Devastating I-4 Morning Crash In Polk County Kills Apopka Driver Standing On Shoulder
Florida Highway Patrol POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A 47-year-old Apopka man died Tuesday morning following...
Orlando easing restrictions on historic buildings
Orlando city commissioners voted Monday to advance a proposal that would temporarily ease preservation requirements for dozens of historic buildings downtown, a move supporters say could spur redevelopment, but critics argue threatens the city’s architectural heritage.
Florida Fugitive Grabs a Stranger and Uses Them as a Shield After Police Chase
A Kissimmee man with an outstanding warrant thought he could outrun the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office through busy public streets. He was wrong on nearly every count. The multi-mile pursuit on May 26 put countless ... Read more
Southern Fowl Spreads Its Wings in Curry Ford West
The scratch-made Southern comfort food spot Southern Fowl will soft open its new Orlando location at 4544 Curry Ford Road from June 17-21, taking over the former Graffiti Junktion space in the Curry Ford West District. The soft opening comes with a few incentives for early birds. According to a...
Publix is busting out these lemon treats for a limited time
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s native grocer Publix has rolled out a lineup of lemon-inspired treats for customers to enjoy for a limited time. In a release, company officials listed out the products, which can be found in store bakeries. “We’re bringing a refreshing twist to your favorite sweets...
Commissioners hope to educate, not advocate, on property tax measure
With a constitutional amendment for massive property tax cuts on the November ballot, Central Florida officials are looking for ways to inform voters about how it could affect local budgets and to do so without running afoul of rules against outright advocacy. City and county commissioners and policy experts are...
Orlando to host women’s boxing world title card at Caribe Royale Resort
ORLANDO, Fla. - Some of the top women’s boxers in the world will take center stage Saturday night in Orlando as Caribe Royale Resort hosts a four-fight world championship card promoted by Most Valuable Promotions. The event, known as MVPW 04, features four world title bouts and highlights the...
Fort Myers woman accused of holding child underwater at Central Florida hotel pool pleads...
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — Tiffany Griffith, a Fort Myers woman accused of holding a 6-year-old child underwater at a hotel pool in Kissimmee, has pleaded no contest to a child abuse charge. According to court documents, Griffith entered a no-contest plea on June 3. Griffith pled no contest to...
Kelly Park Interchange annexation advances
The Apopka City Commission approved the first reading of an annexation ordinance for a 1.16-acre parcel in the Kelly Park Interchange area for commercial development. The annexation would eliminate a county enclave and enable the property to be developed under city standards consistent with the 2017 Form-Based Code. Th
Two swatting incidents hit Seminole County on same afternoon; no threats found
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Seminole County deputies responded to two separate swatting incidents Sunday — one targeting the Central Florida Zoo and another targeting a private residence — in what experts say is part of a growing and increasingly dangerous national trend. Both calls were made on...
