Phantom Receipts, Stolen Refunds: Mattress Fraud Hits Walmarts Across Florida, Georgia
A Kissimmee man is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he turned Walmart’s return policy into a personal payday, hitting dozens of stores across two states in a “phantom” refund scheme. Branden Nikita Brown, 31, was taken into custody last Friday by the Nassau County Sheriff’s...
Virginia-to-Florida Train Lets you Bring Your Car
An Amtrak train that travels from Virginia to Florida has a unique feature: on the Auto Train, passengers can take their cars along for the ride. As Zach Wichter explains in USA Today, “The Auto Train runs every day between Lorton and Sanford with no intermediate stops. It departs at 4 p.m. in each direction and...
Seminole County Public Schools Sees a Rise in Class Graduation Rates
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - Seminole County Public Schools saw a 2.6 percent increase from last year’s graduation rates, sitting at 94.4 percent. ▶ LISTEN TO ORLANDO’S MORNING NEWS EXPRESS PODCAST ON WDBO According to the Florida Department of Education, the state average graduation rate is 92.2 percent. Across Florida,...
Fingerprint Evidence Ties Suspect to Violent Orlando Drive-Thru ATM Robbery
Orlando, Florida – An overnight armed robbery at a drive-thru ATM in Orlando has led to an arrest after investigators linked fingerprint evidence to a suspect accused of threatening and assaulting a victim during the crime. Police say the robbery unfolded in the early morning hours and involved a masked gunman who...
From “I Do” to the Dotted Line: Meet the Heart Behind A Notary by...
In an increasingly digital world, the need for a human touch—and a verified signature—remains as vital as ever. Whether it is closing on a new home, finalizing legal documents, or celebrating a marriage, these milestones require a steady hand and a trusted professional. Enter Caroline Stamps, the owner...
SeaWorld Orlando reveals concert lineup for Seven Seas Food Festival
ORLANDO, Fla. - SeaWorld Orlando has announced the lineup for the concerts that will take place during its Seven Seas Food Festival, which is scheduled to begin Jan. 30. Some of the performers who will be headlining the concert series include Flo Rida, Boyz II Men, The Beach Boys, Trace Adkins and Fitz and The...
East Central Florida: Freeze Warning, Lows 27–32° Early Friday
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Melbourne, Florida — A Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory are in effect across much of east central Florida early Friday morning as Arctic air moves into the region. According to the National Weather...
Orlando woman tries to return Alo item. Then the worker tells her it was...
Return fraud is making an appearance going into 2026, with fraudsters figuring out new and increasingly convoluted schemes to acquire goods from clothing stores, retailers, and e-commerce platforms. Bia Schrim (@bia.schrim), a TikTok content creator, ran into a frustrating experience that left her filing a...
Orange County fire crews respond to large generator fire at water treatment plant
ORLANDO, Fla. - Fire crews are responding to a generator fire in Orange County, Thursday morning. A large outside generator at a water treatment plant in Orange County caught on fire on Jan. 15, prompting an emergency response. Crews from the Orange County Fire Rescue Department and Orlando Fire Department...
Beware, Florida: These 7 scents can drive bedbugs into your home
ORLANDO, Fla. – Like many southern states, Florida has persistent problems with bedbugs, largely thanks to its warm humid climate and high levels of tourism. In fact, many major Florida metros have been considered among the most bedbug-infested cities in the country, such as places like Tampa, Orlando, and Miami.
