Grammy-nominated trio I’m with Her to perform at Dr. Phillips Center
ORLANDO, Fla. – A local musician whose band is up for three Grammy Awards this year will be performing at the Dr. Phillips Center this week. Orlando resident Aoife O’Donovan is part of the band I’m with Her, a multi-Grammy award-winning folk and bluegrass-inspired trio. They’ll be...
Major vehicle crash shuts down part of I-4 in Florida
FLORIDA — A major traffic crash shut down part of westbound Interstate 4 in Seminole County on Tuesday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said the crash occurred just before 9 a.m. in the westbound lanes after the Lake Mary Boulevard exit, as traffic was traveling toward State Road 434....
‘Be brave’: Advocates repeat demand for Orange County to end work with ICE after...
Local advocates repeated their call for Orange County government to end its collaboration with U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement. The post ‘Be brave’: Advocates repeat demand for Orange County to end work with ICE after killing of Renee Good appeared first on Orlando Weekly .
Multiple citations given out near Seminole County middle school as e-bike popularity increases
OVIEDO, Fla. – Multiple students in Oviedo were recently cited after police say complaints from the community led to an e-bike enforcement effort at Jackson Heights Middle School this month. Lt. Adam Egert tells News 6 that nine citations were issued by officers at the middle school recently. He...
Longwood police officer shoots man at convenience store on SR-434
LONGWOOD, Fla. – A Longwood police officer shot and wounded a man who indicated that he was suicidal and armed with a gun, authorities said. The shooting happened around 9:10 p.m. Tuesday at the Circle K on State Road 434 at Rangeline Road. Longwood police said officers were called...
South Florida’s Brightline has highlighted an old problem – every year for the past...
Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.
Orange County to challenge CFX on proposed use of Split Oak forest
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County commissioners voted 4-3 in favor of challenging the Central Florida Expressway about eminent domain, using the land for public use, of Split Oak Forest on Tuesday morning. CFX has been planning a 14-mile toll road connecting Orange and Osceola counties since 2019, which would...
Orlando’s Best Puerto Rican Restaurants, According to Locals
Orlando has become a vibrant hub for authentic Puerto Rican food, and locals know exactly where to go for the real deal. From mofongo to lechón, these spots bring the flavors of the island straight to Central Florida. Whether you’re craving homestyle comfort or something with a modern twist,...
Fingerprint evidence leads to arrest in violent Orlando ATM drive-thru robbery
ORLANDO, Fla. - An Orange County man is accused of robbing a man at gunpoint at an Orlando drive-thru ATM. Victor Bertil, 31, is accused of robbery with a firearm while wearing a mask and aggravated battery with a firearm. He was arrested on Jan. 12. The Orlando Police Department...
Florida is too full to function
I’ve lived in Florida for my entire life. Since 2012, my family has lived in the same home on the outskirts of Orlando. Drives that once took 40 minutes now stretch into an hour or more, a result of rapid population growth and unchecked development in a state unprepared to absorb it.
