Torchy’s Taco To Close Two Central Florida Locations in February 2026
Torchy’s Tacos, the Austin, Texas-based Tex-Mex restaurant chain is closing two of its Central Florida locations next month. According to a company email, Torchy’s Tacos locations in Altamonte Springs (999 N. State Road 434) and Winter Garden 3310 Daniels Road) will have their last day of operation on February. 3,...
Family of Guest Who Died After Riding Revenge of the Mummy Hires Attorney Ben...
The family of a 70-year-old woman who died after riding the Revenge of the Mummy roller coaster at Universal Studios Florida has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to represent them as they seek answers about the circumstances surrounding her death. The Incident. Ma de La Luz Mejia Rosas became...
Central Florida Weather: Record heat Sunday, then sharp cool-down and freeze watch Monday night
Central Florida faces record-breaking heat today with highs near 86° in Orlando, followed by a cold front bringing rain Monday and lows in the 30s Tuesday. Freeze watch issued for areas north of Orlando—wind chill could make it feel like freezing.
Over 400 Flights Canceled at Orlando Airport
Winter weather throughout multiple states is significantly affecting flights happening all over the country. This includes Orlando, though none of the winter weather is hitting the state of Florida. While the snow, ice, and freezing rain are hitting numerous southern states, including Georgia, Tennessee, North...
Two Lake Brantley High School Students in Custody After Alleged Plan to Harm Classmate...
Two students at Lake Brantley High School in Seminole County were arrested after a knife and a note outlining intentions to harm a fellow student were discovered in one of the student's backpacks. Altamonte Springs Police Department responded to an anonymous tip about a potential threat at the school. The students,...
Protester Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Law Enforcement Vehicle at Orlando ICE Demonstration
A protest outside the Orlando ICE office turned confrontational when a woman was arrested after allegedly assaulting a law enforcement vehicle. WFTV reported that the incident occurred amid what was largely a nonviolent demonstration. Approximately 50 protesters were gathered, voicing opposition to what they perceive...
Hot today, frozen tomorrow. Record highs ahead of massive cold plunge for Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. – Today’s high temperatures certainly delivered. Even if your thermometer didn’t reach a new all time high, you certainly felt the full extent of an abnormal Florida winter – or lack thereof!. At least, for a little while longer... During the warmest, and some...
Satirical AND TRUE: Florida Woman Steals Her Own Car And Pepper Sprays Tow Company...
Ah yes… another beautiful day in the Sunshine State, where even stealing your own car somehow becomes a full-contact sport. This week’s episode of “Florida: Because Of Course” takes us to Orlando, where a 29-year-old woman from St. Petersburg allegedly decided that towing companies are less of a business and more of...
Central Floridians prepare for mixed bag of weather over next few days
A winter storm of a magnitude unlike we traditionally see in the month of January is happening right now. Blankets of snow, swaths of freezing rain and ice, as well as a field of rainfall are impacting millions of us through the lower forty-eight. While we may have dodged the...
Another Florida Sheriff endorses U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma endorsed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds for Florida governor, citing the congressman’s commitment to public safety and law enforcement in a statement released by Donalds’ campaign. Donalds own youthful indiscretions, which include an arrest at 18 for marijuana distribution and a felony...

















