These Central Florida restaurants had to close last week over health concerns
ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, over a dozen more Central Florida restaurants were forced to close — at least temporarily — over concerns brought by health inspectors, according to the Florida DBPR. Health inspection records reveal that these restaurants suffered issues with cockroaches, food storage, rodent droppings,...
State attorney to discuss ‘super speeder’ efforts
State Attorney Monique Worrell of Orange and Osceola counties will hold a news conference Wednesday morning to discuss Florida’s “super speeder” law. She will outline enforcement efforts aimed at reducing deaths and injuries caused by excessive speeding and aggressive driving. The news conference is set for 11 a.m.
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ lawsuit goes to court, Orange County’s DOGE audit begins, and Disney reveals...
Good evening, Central Florida. We're wrapping up the day for you with the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook. We'll wake up with sunshine Wednesday morning, then watch scattered showers and storms develop by early to mid-afternoon. Locally heavy rain, frequent lightning, and strong wind...
Orange County Animal Services slashes adoption fees and extends hours for one-day event
Orange County Animal Services (OCAS) is taking action to address the ongoing overcrowding crisis in shelters by hosting a one-day adoption event on Friday, August 8, 2025, with significantly reduced fees and extended hours. For one day only, all adoption fees will be lowered to just $8, a steep discount...
8,828 students. No permanent home. Orange County’s struggle to keep homeless kids in school
ORLANDO, Fla. – For Kimberly Bravo, school mornings don’t start with a drive to campus. Sometimes they start with a long walk, or a phone call to her mom, hoping she has gas money. “I don’t feel like I’m a mom to my full potential because I can’t...
Florida man bears the brunt of law: $1,900 Smokey Bear signs land him in...
ORLANDO, Fla. (CBS12) — One thief thought he could outsmart Smokey Bear—and got burned trying. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is tipping his hat to the state’s Agricultural Law Enforcement team on July 30 for apprehending a suspect accused of stealing Smokey Bear signs from state forests and hawking...
Trooper Steve on Patrol checks out speeders on SR-408
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – It never fails when I tell folks that speeding is still one of the biggest issues on our roadways, they’re shocked. But here’s the truth: it’s not just happening, it’s happening every single day. Now look, I’m not naïve. I know...
What’s Up With the Random Silver Poles on Park Avenue?
If you’ve driven onto Park Avenue recently from either Webster or Fairbanks, you may have noticed a pair of seemingly random silver poles standing tall at each end of the street. They’re not part of a light rail project or a minimalist art installation. According to the City of...
Orange County braces for loss of thousands of students to homeschooling, charters
ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said. What we know:. Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) expects to lose more than 3,000 students in the upcoming...
Orlando protesters decry ICE transport agreement signed by Orange County mayor
About 30 people gathered Monday evening in Orlando to protest Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signing an agreement allowing local corrections officers to transport immigrant detainees to federal detention centers. "We would not use our tax dollars for a valet service for ICE to send our brothers and sisters to...
