2025 City of Orlando Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade
This time-lapse overlooking Orange Avenue and Pine Street catches the last half of the parade route through the end of the event.
AdventHeath Has Submitted Plans For A New ER In Apopka. Not Everyone Is Happy...
When I write about new development in Florida, not all readers express happiness - even if the development means new amenities. Some Floridians worry that development means additional traffic or a burden on the state's infrastructure, while others realize that development is...
Orlando weather: Storm system lurking in from the west, temperatures back into the 70s...
What to expect: A storm system is lurking to our west and that's going to be our big weather story this weekend. Ahead of it, a warm front is starting to lift in and that is helping to spark a couple of showers this AM. As that boundary lifts northeast, our shower threat...
Seminole County braces for lawsuits over public camping ban
NOTE: This story was originally published on the Oviedo Community News website. How will a new law banning those experiencing homelessness from camping or sleeping outside impact Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs?. In December, the Seminole County Commission passed an ordinance...
Ohio State Spirit Program Wins Second Straight National Championship
It was a good start to the weekend for Ohio State's cheerleading team. On the first day of the 2025 UCA/UDA College Nationals at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, OSU's spirit program won the national championship in the...
Party City to Auction Florida Store Leases
The end of an era is near for Party City, the once-iconic retailer synonymous with balloons, costumes, and party supplies. After more than 40 years in business, the New Jersey-based company is auctioning off several store leases across Florida as part of its wind-down process,...
Editorial: Honor King’s legacy by acknowledging injustice, serving our communities
Ask most Floridians about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and they’ll likely talk about his fight for civil rights and racial equality. Certainly, his name resonates most strongly with a call to justice, and the climate surrounding this year’s MLK observations remind...
Bicyclist fatally struck while riding on Orange County road, FHP says
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A bicyclist was fatally struck by an SUV early Saturday while riding on a road near Winter Park, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened around 2:25 a.m. on State Road 436 (North Semoran Boulevard) near Hanging Moss Road, troopers said....
Alert Citizen Helps Polk Deputies Apprehend Sex Offender Near Poinciana School Bus Stop
POLK COUNTY, Fla. – An observant citizen’s concern for the safety of children led to the arrest of a registered sex offender who was loitering near a school bus stop in Poinciana. The incident occurred Friday morning, January 17th, around 8:25 AM. A witness noticed a man...
Brief warm spell with light showers before cold front arrives
We’re waking up to a few light showers across the area, but mostly dry and warm conditions are expected for much of Saturday.