Orange County to open temporary warming centers Thursday, Friday evenings due to cold weather
In response to the near-freezing temperatures in Central Florida, the Orange County Government will welcome residents and people without stable housing to two temporary warming centers for the evenings of Thursday, Jan. 23, and Friday, Jan. 24. The Goldenrod Recreation Center...
Orlando Sanford International Airport land slated for $300+ million dollars of development
ORLANDO, Fla. - Seminole County officials said Orlando Sanford International Airport in Sanford, FL, was a huge economic driver for the county, and its influence was only getting bigger. Seminole County leaders said that land around the airport may soon be helping businesses...
Florida man found dead inside apartment, police investigating
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Police said they are investigating an incident that took place Wednesday morning where a man was found dead in his Florida apartment. Deputies said the man, in his 20s, suffered obvious trauma to his body. Officials report the investigation currently is...
Cold Weather Shelters in Osceola County to Open Thursday and Friday for Those in...
As temperatures are set to plummet this week, local officials announced on Wednesday that two cold-weather shelters will open Thursday and Friday evenings to provide refuge for individuals experiencing homelessness. Following established community protocols triggered when...
New housing coming to East Colonial
A new mixed-use residential development has been approved by the Orlando Municipal Planning Board at 1840 E. Colonial Drive. The owner is Hua Chua Nguyen, and the application was filed by NVision Development. The location, which consists of three lots — 1840, 1904 and 1920 E....
Orlando Braces for Historic Winter Chill, NWS Melbourne FL Forecasts Frost and Bitter Winds...
As Orlando residents wake up to a particularly brisk morning, the National Weather Service Melbourne, FL, sets expectations for a week that's looking pretty gloomy. The forecast, which has been noted for a rare and historic winter storm extending from the Florida Panhandle to...
Historic snowfall astounds Floridians, cold shelter works overtime, and tariffs to go in effect...
Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. Tonight, expect the overcast skies to remain as temperatures drop back into the 30s and low 40s for lows. Rain chances remain throughout...
Central Florida homelessness groups are getting ready for their annual count. They need your...
ORLANDO, Fla. – Groups that take care of people experiencing homelessness will fan out next week to take a special annual “count” of the homeless population, and they need your help. The Homeless Services Network of Central Florida organizes the annual Point-in-Time Count for...
Woman faces DUI, homicide charges in fatal wrong-way crash on Selmon Expressway
A Plant City woman is facing criminal charges in connection to a wrong-way crash that killed another driver on the Selmon Expressway last month. Sarah Beverly Downing, 40, was arrested Dec. 30 on charges of DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide. Downing is accused of being...
“Penny became a coach killer. He was really hard to deal with” – How...
Becoming the man for the Magic proved too much to handle for the talented 6’7” guard.