Turns Out the Crosswalks FDOT Painted Over on Orange Avenue Aren’t Gone After All
If you drive down South Orange Avenue in the SoDo area and look closely, you might notice some orange or green starting to peek back through the pavement. The decorative crosswalks installed by FDOT as part of the Orange Avenue road project and then painted over by FDOT a month later are wearing down, and bits of the...
Community rallies after fire at Hamlin BJJ academy
One of the first rules Marcos Vinicius teaches his students at the MVBJJ Academy in Hamlin is to never step on the mats with shoes on. However, that rule was broken Dec. 22, when firefighters had to rush in and extinguish flames that forced the jiu-jitsu to close temporarily. The...
Phantom Receipts, Stolen Refunds: Mattress Fraud Hits Walmarts Across Florida, Georgia
A Kissimmee man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he exploited Walmart’s return system to pocket thousands of dollars, targeting dozens of stores across Florida and Georgia through a “phantom receipt” refund scheme. Authorities identified the suspect as Branden Nikita Brown, 31, who was...
5 Orlando Steakhouses That Keep the Focus on Really Great Steaks
Orlando isn’t just about theme parks and tourist traps. Hidden among the flashy attractions are some seriously underrated steakhouses that serve up perfect cuts without the fancy tablecloths or sky-high prices. These spots might not win awards for décor, but they’ll blow you away with juicy, tender steaks cooked...
Graves County couple scammed out of thousands of dollars, suspect located in Florida
A man was arrested in Orlando, Florida, on Friday, Jan. 16, following a months-long investigation of a Graves County scam in which a couple was scammed out of $83,000 after being falsely informed they had won a $250 million Mega Millions jackpot.
Seven Bullets After the Fireworks: Disney World Uber Shooting Exposes the Limits of the...
For the millions of families who flock to Central Florida every year, Walt Disney World is the “Most Magical Place on Earth.” It is a carefully engineered oasis of safety, where the “Disney Bubble” protects guests from the harsh realities of the outside world. But a terrifying incident reported this week has sent a...
Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in...
ORLANDO, Fla. – An Orlando gun dealer is staring down over 70 gun charges in New York after the attorney general said he shipped firearms, “ghost guns,” and gun parts to customers in the state. In a release on Wednesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office...
Foreclosures Rise Sharply Across Florida as Housing Costs Overwhelm Homeowners
Adjusting mortgage rates and depleted savings push thousands toward default in Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville. By Senior Staff Writer, Edmond Thorne for OmniCom MultiMedia. Florida News Network: Tallahassee —The dream of homeownership is slipping away for thousands of Florida families as foreclosure filings surge...
Florida Weather Alert: Above-Normal Temperatures Jan 24–30 in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Miami, Florida – Floridians could notice a more springlike feel returning late next week as a warmer-than-normal pattern sets up across the Sunshine State, bringing mild mornings and above-average afternoon...
Orange County, FL – Drug Bust: Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Cocaine & MDMA in Vehicle...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Orange County, FL – A routine vehicle stop in Orange County has led to a major drug trafficking arrest, with deputies seizing large quantities of narcotics and thousands of dollars in cash, according to the...
