8 more Central Florida eateries shut down over roaches, rodents and more
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, eight more eateries across Central Florida were told to close temporarily after a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR. Health inspection records reveal that these restaurants suffered problems with rodents, cockroaches, time/temperature issues, and other types of...
Miami police officers bike to Orlando for charity after detective’s wife beats blood cancer
MIAMI — City of Miami police officers headed out Wednesday morning for a 260-mile charity bicycle ride to Orlando. The ride is all to support Blood Cancer United, formerly known as The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The 19 officers participating in the ride headed out around 6:30 a.m. from...
Spirit Airlines announces furloughs of nearly 800 Florida flight attendants, workers
The company said last month that it would furlough 1,800 flight attendants before the end of the year.
Attorneys want change in theme park injury data reports
Atty. Ben Crump is looking into alleged injuries involving the "Stardust Racers" rollercoaster at Epic Universe, following the death of Kevin Rodriguez Zavala. FOX35 News Reporter Randi Hildreth and FOX35 News+ Anchor Garrett Wymer discuss the latest involving this situation.
Curry Ford West area sees increase in number of Hispanic-owned businesses
ORLANDO, Fla. — Hispanic Heritage Month is not only a time to celebrate culture and traditions, but also to recognize the impact Hispanic-owned businesses have in our community. One business owner in the Curry Ford West area has created a space where everyone is welcome, can feel at home...
FHP trooper injured in crash after performing pit maneuver
A Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers has been injured after a crash on Interstate 4. According to FHP, a suspect in a stolen vehicle was traveling from Polk County to Orlando. The suspect began to head back towards Polk County, leading officials on a chase. One trooper was seriously injured while performing a pit...
Sanford police seek help identifying suspect in stolen EBT Snap benefits
On September 15, stolen EBT Snap benefits were used for three separate purchases at a local Sam's Club in Sanford.
Health inspection finds rodent issues, as Mel’s Family Diner was closed in Seminole County,...
Mel's Family Diner in Sanford was temporarily closed by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation on September 16, 2025, after inspectors found 22 rodent droppings and three small flying insects during a complaint inspection. The diner at 3221 S Orlando Dr in Seminole County, FL, had seven...
Orlando hosts free CPR class to boost survival rates
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – People who suffer cardiac arrest in Hispanic neighborhoods are 44% less likely to survive, a disparity often attributed to limited access to CPR training and bystander uncertainty about how to respond. On World Heart Day, the city of Orlando Fire Department aimed to bridge this...
Brightline Loses Nearly $550MM in 2024, but Keeps on Going
There is a lot happening at Brightline Florida, the nation’s only private-sector intercity passenger railroad, which runs essentially hourly service between downtown Miami and Orlando International Airport (MCO). While we ran a feature article on Brightline and its operations in Railway Age’s August issue and...

















