Seminole teacher never forgot impact of her favorite instructor
LONGWOOD, Fla. — When Vanessa Roth moved from out of state to Florida when she was in high school, she didn’t know anyone, but she says teachers made a difference in her life. One of those teachers inspired her to become a teacher. Roth teaches fifth-graders math and...
Stop Sign Slip-Up Lands Orlando Man Wanted For Volusia Violent Crimes In Polk County...
Joshua Lopez-Morales POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A brief traffic infraction in Poinciana led to the...
New Dutch Bros locations coming to Florida. Here’s where
Despite its origin state being roughly 3,000 miles away, Dutch Bros has made Florida its home over the last few years, rapidly expanding throughout the state. As of June 2026, the company has 1,242 U.S. locations, including 36 in Florida. The state's newest cafe opened just this month in Titusville.
Rod Wave announces homecoming Florida shows
Rod Wave has announced multiple homecoming shows in Florida as part of his upcoming tour. The St Petersburg rapper/singer has taken to social media this week to share that he’ll be hitting the road on his Don’t Look Down Tour this year. As part of the announcement, he’s...
Sanford Son Forgives as Mother’s Killer Gets Life
More than two decades after 39-year-old Sherry Holtz was found dead in Sanford, a Seminole County courtroom finally delivered an answer. On Monday, a judge sentenced 75-year-old Gary Durrance to life in prison for killing his longtime girlfriend back in 1999. Jurors needed only a few minutes to reach a guilty verdict,
Midway residents left without answers after deputy kills an armed man at a block...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning during a block party in the Midway community, but nearly three days later, residents are still waiting for answers about what led to the deadly confrontation. The sheriff’s office...
Seminole County health officials issue Algae Toxin Alerts for 2 lakes
SANFORD, Fla. — The Florida Department of Health is issuing health warnings for two Seminole County lakes. Health officials say water samples from Lake Howell and Lake Jesup tested positive for blue-green algae toxins, which can be harmful to people and animals. Chandler Ranonis and his daughter are going...
Widow sues Kissimmee homeowner’s association over killing of 3 men in vacation home
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – The widow of a man killed while staying at a short-term vacation home in Kissimmee is now suing the homeowner’s association that oversees the neighborhood. Douglas Kraft, his brother Robert Kraft, and James Puchan were staying at the home in the Indian Point subdivision back...
Orlando metro area no longer deadliest for pedestrians in the US: report
In 2021, Orlando topped the list of the deadliest places for pedestrians across the nation. Safety investments in recent years seem to be paying off.
Winter Garden launches budget transparency portal
The city of Winter Garden has launched a budget transparency portal designed to provide residents, businesses and stakeholders a "clear view of how taxpayer dollars are collected and spent." Viewers can explore 10 years of General Fund revenues and expenditures, including nine years of audited actual results as well as
