14 sickened in Legionnaires’ disease outbreak linked to central Florida gym: reports
Over a dozen people contracted Legionnaires' disease in an outbreak linked to a gym in central Florida, officials confirmed to local media outlets this week.
SeaWorld Claims Guest Hit in Face by Bird Got Species Wrong
Getty A woman suing SeaWorld Orlando after a bird crashed into her face on a rollercoaster could see her case fall apart after lawyers for the park claimed she got her waterfowls mixed up. Hillary Martin claimed she was hit by a duck at SeaWorld Orlando on March 24, filing a complaint in Orange County on Oct. 28. She...
Tommy Zeigler: New testimony clouds 50-year murder case against Florida death-row inmate
A new hearing in the decades-old Zeigler murder case has introduced testimony contradicting key parts of the state’s theory. Both sides argue blood evidence supports their version of events, leaving major questions unresolved. The court must now decide whether the fresh forensic doubts warrant revisiting a conviction...
Multi-vehicle crash shut down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A multi-vehicle crash involving two tractor-trailers shut down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County early Friday. The crash happened around 2:30 a.m. in the southbound lanes near mile marker 257 and Interstate 4. Five vehicles were involved in the crash, according to the Florida...
White Castle Breaks Ground in Kissimmee Making it the Third Location in Central Florida
On Tuesday, Dec. 2, construction crews and local officials marked the groundbreaking for the soon-to-open White Castle restaurant in Kissimmee, located at 5828 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (Route 192) at Holiday Trail, near the Old Town Entertainment District. According to the announcement, the new Castle will...
Orlando Hosts First Florida Black Lawyers Summit, Bringing Together Legal Community and Local Leaders
On November 14, 2024, the first Florida Black Lawyers Summit & Judicial Reception took place in Orlando. The event was organized by the Virgil Hawkins Florida Chapter National Bar Association (VHFCNBA) and 14 other voluntary bar associations from Florida. More than 300 judges, attorneys, and law students attended at...
Tilly the Shih Tzu is ready for a loving forever home after a spinal...
Tilly’s road to recovery has been nothing short of inspiring. This 3-year-old black-and-white Shih Tzu, currently cared for by VIP Rescue of Central Florida, Inc. in Maitland, Orange County, FL, is looking for a new home filled with love, patience, and a soft spot for a small dog with a big heart. The rescue revealed...
Oviedo blocks townhomes in effort to prevent piecemeal development
What was described as a “glitch ordinance” prompted an unexpected decision by the Oviedo City Council Monday night to prevent piecemeal townhome development in certain existing Oviedo neighborhoods. Teresa Correa, Oviedo’s development services director, said the “glitch ordinance,” part of a presentation on city’s...
SeaWorld Challenges Lawsuit Claiming Woman Was Hit By Duck On Coaster
SeaWorld is pushing back against a lawsuit filed by a Florida woman who says she was hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters, arguing in a recent court filing that the incident involved a different type of bird.
SeaWorld’s parent company accused of disability discrimination
Federal authorities are investigating SeaWorld’s parent company, United Parks and Resorts, to determine if it is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act and "discriminating against guests with disabilities" by banning a certain type of mobility aid. An updated policy on SeaWorld Orlando’s website states that...
