Heat Advisory continues before strong storms bring heavy rain and flooding risk
Another Heat Advisory is in effect across most of Central Florida on Wednesday as dangerous heat and humidity continue to grip the region.
Orange County School Board passes ban on e-bikes, e-scooters for elementary, middle schools
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orange County School Board voted to ban e-scooters and e-bikes on elementary and middle school campuses to promote safety for students and pedestrians. The board voted Tuesday evening to approve the ban after hearing from ten parents who supported and opposed the new rules. Board...
Scammers Drain $420,000 From Florida and Resident After Posing As Law Enforcement Officers
A Florida resident lost $420,000 after scammers posing as federal law enforcement officers convinced the victim they were under investigation for international money laundering. In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, Orlando Division, a Lake Mary resident says the sca
Earthquake in Florida blamed on mystery ‘explosion’ (reports)
A earthquake in Florida might not have actually been an earthquake. The U.S. Geological Survey says it recorded a magnitude 3.9 quake off the east coast of Florida on Tuesday. The seismic event occurred at 1:12 p.m. 106 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach and was felt as far away as Orlando, Okeechobee and Tallahasse
Orlando restaurant shuts down for 5th time this year, records show
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, nearly a dozen Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down temporarily after a visit from a health inspectors, according to state records. But out of all these businesses, one has now closed down five times this year thus far. That restaurant — China...
6 Must Eat 2026 Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days Menu Items
As the countdown quickens to Halloween Horror Nights and Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift’s construction continues, UOAP guests keep visiting to discover new elements and enjoy old favorites. With people hungry for special experiences, the 2026 Universal Orlando Passholder Appreciation Days Menu features new food and be
Orange County fire chief resigns after budget hearing controversy
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios resigned Tuesday, citing a misleading response he gave to county commissioners during a recent budget presentation as the reason for his departure. Rios, who has served Orange County for nearly 26 years, submitted his resignation to Mayor Jerry Demings...
Seminole County Driver Accused of Killing Two Brothers in 115 MPH Crash Now Faces...
CASSELBERRY, Fla. – Prosecutors have upgraded the charges against the driver accused of causing a high-speed crash that killed two brothers in Seminole County earlier this month, announcing they will seek life sentences on two counts of second-degree murder. The Seminole County State Attorney’s Office announced July 28
Person shot outside Home Depot in Apopka after possible road rage incident, police say
APOPKA, Fla. - A person was hurt Tuesday after a shooting outside a Home Depot in Apopka, according to police. Officers responded to the store on West Orange Blossom Trail around 10:22 a.m. after receiving calls about a shooting. One person was taken to a hospital with a gunshot wound....
Windermere Veggie Straw Moguls List $15.9 Million Lake Tibet Mega-Villa
An Italian-inspired villa perched on Windermere’s Lake Tibet, built by snack-food entrepreneurs Jerry and Shannon Bello, quietly hit the market this month with a $15.9 million asking price. The custom estate clocks in at about 14,068 square feet and stretches across roughly 4.23 acres, with more than 130 feet of lake f
