One dead after plane from Florida crashes in Turks and Caicos Islands
COCKBURN TOWN — One person is dead after a small plane that departed from South Florida crashed Tuesday while attempting to land at an airport in the Turks and Caicos, officials said. The Turks and Caicos Islands Airports Authority confirmed the plane crashed while it was on approach to...
Fresh options, big impact: How Seminole County feeds thousands of students while keeping meals...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — With a new school year just days away, Seminole County schools are preparing to serve thousands of students through its federally assisted meal program. Last year, nearly 29,000 students — almost half the district — qualified for free or reduced-price meals. For Steven...
AERIAL PHOTOS: Studio 1 Company Store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Demolished
Approximately one hour ago, X user @bioreconstruct posted a number of new and detailed aerial photos of the now fully demolished Studio 1 Company Store at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Hollywood Studios). With that being said, let’s take a look at the aerial photos @bioreconstruct has posted. PLEASE NOTE:...
Under duress, Orange County mayor signs ICE addendum to ward off threat of removal...
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an updated agreement with U.S. Immigration and Enforcement (ICE) on Friday, although he later said he did so under “protest and extreme duress.” It came days after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier threatened the mayor and all six county commissioners that their failure...
Performing Arts Center secures future by purchasing two key parcels in Downtown Orlando
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has announced the purchase of two significant parcels in Downtown Orlando for $10.39 million.
Bear hit and killed on I-4 in Seminole County, FWC says
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. - A bear was hit and killed early Friday morning on Interstate 4 in Seminole County, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) officials say. What we know:. The FWC says it was contacted by the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) around 1 a.m. Friday in regard...
Orlando, FL: Wild Chaos on the Florida Turnpike — Driver Loses Entire Load of...
Harrowing dashcam footage shows at least 5 sheets of plywood flying out of this driver’s truck and onto the highway. Orlando area commuter and Redditor /u/DaSmittyMan shared headshaking dashcam footage from earlier last week, July 26, 2025, to the /r/IdiotsInCars subreddit showing a careless driver and hardware store...
Biggest Build-A-Bear Workshop coming to ICON Park
Build-A-Bear has broken ground on a new multi-level flagship store at ICON Park in Orlando, set to open in 2026. The location will feature the classic "make-your-own" experience plus new interactive elements for all ages. This expansion targets high-traffic tourist areas, capitalizing on ICON Park’s location near...
Silver alert issued for missing Osceola County 84-year-old man
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. - A silver alert has been issued for an 84-year-old Osceola County man who deputies say was last seen on Thursday at his home in Kissimmee. Here's The Average Price of Gutter Protection For 2,500 Sq Ft HouseIf You're a Homeowner, Try This Instead of Gutter Cleaning (It's Genius)LeafFilter Gutter...
Orlando gets a DOGE letter, too
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer said he'll cooperate with a demand for information from the governor's Department of Government Efficiency. In a prepared statement, Dyer said he'll show how Orlando "operates efficiently and in a financially - responsible manner." In receiving the letter dated July 30, Orlando joins Orange...