New Port Richey’s Pink Brick Boutique Headed to Winter Park for Second Store
Pink Brick Boutique, the shop carrying apparel along with “Lotions, Potions, Wicks & Whimsy” at 6234 Grand Blvd, Suite 212, in New Port Richey, is expanding to its second store later this year. Opening at 421 W Fairbanks Ave in Winter Park, the Pink Brick Boutique will feature the same dizzying selection of “any and ev
Central Florida Under Flash Flood Risk Through Weekend as Cold Front Stalls
Central Florida flash flood risk runs through the weekend as a stalled cold front generates training thunderstorms that pile rain on the same drainage basins. Peak storm activity falls 1 PM to 9 PM Thursday, with 2 to 4 total inches expected and flood danger increasing daily as saturated soil loses absorption capacity.
Orange County Building Official Retires After Lifetime of Service
Orange County Building Official Thomas “Tom” Allen will retire July 31, 2026, concluding an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades in the construction industry and code administration. Allen is widely respected as a leader, technical expert, educator and mentor whose work has advanced building safety thro
LYNX bus riders asked to weigh in on possible price changes, fare caps, reloadable...
ORLANDO, Fla. — LYNX is asking bus riders for feedback on possible changes to how fares are paid and how much rides cost, including potential fare increases, fare capping, and a new reloadable payment card. Its online survey is open until the end of August. LYNX plans to present...
When Orlando’s heavy rain hits hardest and what to watch for
Wednesday’s heat is gone. What replaced it is not much easier to deal with. After feels-like temperatures between 100 and 111 degrees baked parts of Central Florida on Wednesday, the FOX 35 Storm Team issued a Storm Alert for today as waves of heavy rain and scattered storms move through the region. The heat index may
This Orlando Hot Dog Landmark Serves 36 Creative Takes On A Chicago Classic
Tucked along East Colonial Drive in Orlando, Florida, Hot Dog Heaven has been serving up legendary Chicago-style hot dogs for decades. With 36 creative variations on the classic all-beef Vienna dog, this beloved counter-serve spot has earned a 4.6-star rating from over 2,600 loyal fans. Whether you grew up stopping...
Orlando’s Wet Stretch Brings Storms, Heavy Rain And Gusty Winds
Orlando starts Thursday clear, warm and muggy, with temperatures around 81 degrees early and a high near 91. That calm opening is not expected to last: Showers may develop late this morning, with thunderstorms becoming more likely after noon. Heat indices could still reach 102 to 106 degrees before storms briefly cool
Meet the candidates in WFTV’s Orange County mayoral debate
WFTV hosts a live Orange County mayoral debate with Chris Messina, Tiffany Moore Russell, Stephanie Murphy, and Mayra Uribe.
Whataburger Returning to Orlando After 17-Year Absence with First New Location Confirmed
Whataburger Orlando is officially returning after 17 years with a new East Colonial Drive restaurant. Here’s everything we know about the expansion. Burger fans in Central Florida finally have something to celebrate. After months of permit filings, construction speculation, and growing excitement among longtime fans, W
Construction Underway on The Black Sheep’s New College Park Shop
Construction is officially underway on The Black Sheep’s new College Park location, though needlepoint fans will still have to wait a little longer for an opening date. The longtime Orlando needlepoint shop is moving into the former 7-Eleven at 1500 Edgewater Drive. The storefront is currently being renovated, but the

















