Central Florida Zoo evacuated after bomb threat, officials say threat not credible
SANFORD, Fla. (CBS12) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens was evacuated Sunday afternoon after officials say the facility received a bomb threat. Zoo officials say all guests and staff were immediately cleared from the property as a precaution. The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office responded and worked with zo
Lake Commissioner Risks Automatic Resignation in Challenge to State Law
Lake County Commissioner Anthony Sabatini’s fight against the state‘s mandatory resign-to-run law while running for Congress is heading for a showdown Monday in a federal courtroom in Tallahassee. “As written the law violates both the Qualifications clause of the U.S. Constitution and Article 10, Section 3 of the...
Orlando weather: Hot, dry Sunday before humidity and storm chances return this week
ORLANDO, Fla. - A ridge of high pressure is parked overhead and that is keeping our weather pattern dry and quiet, but hot. Temperatures this afternoon rebounded back into the lower to middle 90s. The humidity is also creeping back into the picture as well. Heat indices will likely get...
DC Defenders calm the Orlando Storm, return to UFL United Bowl
The first of two UFL semifinal matchups took place Sunday in Daytona, Florida, as the defending champion D.C. Defenders traveled to face the red-hot Orlando Storm. The game marked the third consecutive meeting between the teams, with Orlando winning both…
Woman banned from all Clermont parks found sleeping under stage stairs with missing person
A Minneola woman will appear in court this month for trespassing at a park to sleep under the stairs. An officer on patrol at Waterfront Park, 330 Third St., observed a male sleeping on the stage next to the Highlander building at 3 a.m. Friday, May 29, according to a case report from the Clermont Police Department. As
Florida’s “Teen Takeover” Fiasco: The System Is Broken & Everyone Knows It
Arrests are made, guns are seized, deputies land in hospitals — and yet, weeks later, the same certain subset of kids show up and do it again. Here's why Florida can't stop the madness.
Burglar Sentenced for Failed Jewelry Heist in Central Florida
A burglar was sentenced for a failed jewelry heist in Central Florida. The post Burglar Sentenced for Failed Jewelry Heist in Central Florida appeared first on West Orlando News .
Colombian Dessert Staple Frutella Targets Florida Mall Strip In Orlando
Frutella, a Colombian bakery-café known for its pandebono desserts, is lining up what appears to be its third Florida location at 1333 Florida Mall Ave in Orlando. If the deal is finalized, the cafe would replace a smoke shop and add another breakfast-and-dessert option to the already busy Florida Mall corridor.
Cult-Favorite Coffee Trailer Locks Down First Orlando Cafe
Johnson's Coffee Co., the mobile coffee and matcha trailer that has built a local following over the last nine months, is trading its wheels for a set of keys at 1480 E Michigan St in Orlando. Owner Sean Johnson says the new counter-style cafe is aiming for a July 1 opening and will move beyond the trailer’s espresso-f
Kissimmee Favorite Pienezza Plots Big Slice in Downtown Orlando
Kissimmee favorite Pienezza Pizza is coming to Orlando, with a second restaurant planned for 422 N Terry Ave. A restaurant representative said the new spot is aiming to open by the end of June, specifically June 30, 2026. The family-run shop has built a loyal following for its New York-style round pies, square Sicilian

















