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UCF Parking Services, the Student Government and the Military and Veteran Student Success Center announced that, through Dec. 5, students could donate toys in exchange for a waived parking citation. The MVSS at the University of Central Florida partnered with the U.S. Marine Corps eight years ago to serve as...

Mel's Family Diner, a popular local eatery that was closed briefly in September, was in the spotlight again after a routine inspection found 18 violations at the Seminole County, FL, restaurant, resulting in a warning issued on November 18, 2025, according to state records.

Recently, residents around the Hub reported hearing what sounded like massive explosions. The noises were so loud that they were likened to the sound of buildings exploding. This incident sparked a flurry of discussions on social media, with many speculating on the possible causes of the mysterious sounds.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Thousands crowded into stores across Central Florida on Black Friday as a record number of shoppers are expected for the weekend. At the Orlando International Premium Outlets, people began lining up long before the pre-dawn opening for most stores. “We actually came from Gainesville and left...

A Clermont woman will appear in court for using a bag to cover $102 in merchandise she planned on stealing from Walmart. An asset protection employee of Walmart, located at 550 U.S. Hwy. 27, Clermont, saw 59-year-old Donna Lynn Pangallo use a self-checkout register around 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, according to a...

A 15-year-old boy is facing adult charges of second-degree murder following the deadly shooting of a teenager riding a bicycle in a neighborhood near Pine Hills last September. According to court filings from State Attorney Monique H. Worrell, Tommy Lagree Jr. has been charged with second-degree murder with a...

ORLANDO, Fla. - With a month to go in 2025, Florida has set a record for childhood drowning deaths this year, a grim statistic in a state that already leads the nation in children losing their lives in water. Two Orlando lawmakers want to change that with required drowning prevention...

Xin Liu, 40, a Chinese national whose address is listed in Apopka, was arrested on November 27 for participating in a scheme to defraud an elderly Gainesville victim of $15,000. The post Chinese national arrested for picking up $15,000 from elderly victim as part of cyber scam appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

For those who are fascinated by the art of magic and illusion, Orlando, Florida, offers a variety of venues and resources to explore. A recent social media post revealed that a 13-year-old boy, who is keen on learning sleight of hand tricks, is looking for magic shops, clubs, or similar places in the Orlando area.

Months after Florida State linebacker Ethan Pritchard was shot in the back of the head while dropping his aunt off after a game, he's now suing the two apartment complexes where this shooting took place. "When you allow your property to turn into a warzone, innocent civilians, like Ethan, who just happen to pass...