‘Love & Liberation’ combines Juneteenth and Pride celebrations in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new event in Orlando is bridging Juneteenth and Pride celebrations by creating a safe space for people who feel they have to choose one identity over the other. The nonprofit Come Out With Pride created the Colors of Courage Collective last month to focus on...
Mother jailed after allegedly lying to cops about stolen gun
A mother was arrested after falsely claiming that a stolen firearm found during her son’s arrest belonged to her. On Wednesday afternoon, 50-year-old Denise Banks Forbes of Tallahassee went to the Clermont Police Department, located at 3600 S U.S. Hwy. 27, regarding the arrest of her son, according to an arrest...
This Tiny Diner In Florida Has A Meatloaf So Delicious, You’ll Dream About It
Tucked away in Kissimmee, far from the manufactured magic of Orlando’s theme parks, exists a different kind of enchantment – the kind that comes from perfectly seasoned comfort food served in generous portions by people who remember your name. Woodsby’s Cafe doesn’t need costumed characters or elaborate facades...
Lake Nona Under Siege From Wild Hogs.
Florida. The land of gators in swimming pools, hurricanes with names that sound like bartenders, and now — naturally — wild hog street gangs patrolling Lake Nona like it’s Thunderdome: Suburban Edition.
Overdose deaths down in St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler Counties so far this year,...
Www.news4jax.com – John Asebes – 2025-06-20 16:09:00. SUMMARY: Recent data reveals a significant decline in overdose deaths across Northeast Florida. Dr. Wendolyn Sneed, medical examiner for St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties, reported a drop from 27 to 9 overdose deaths this year in St. Johns County. Putnam...
Orlando weather: Drier weekend ahead as heat builds across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Humid conditions and lingering clouds will remain over Central Florida on Friday night. Here's a look at what to expect for the weather across the region tonight, as well as a preview of the weather this weekend and going into next week. What will the weather look...
3 injured in Seminole County house fire, including dad who shielded family from flames
GENEVA, Fla. - A Seminole County man remains hospitalized and heavily sedated nearly a week after a fire tore through his Geneva home, severely injuring him and two others just one day before his son’s wedding. What happened?. What we know:. The Seminole County Fire Department (SCFD) responded around...
Orlando Residents Alerted to Potential Storms and High Heat Indices as Weekend Approaches
Orlando residents, brace yourselves for an uptick in rain and storm chances along with persistent heat as the weekend approaches. The National Weather Service Melbourne FL has released their latest forecast, warning of a strong storm or two, with gusty winds, frequent lightning, and heavy downpours. This sweltering...
Windermere resident sentenced to 33 months in prison
Windermere resident Shawn Ray Murnan was sentenced to 33 months in prison after pleading guilty to four counts of bank fraud. According to U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson, Murnan admitted to falsifying several applications for CARES Act funds between April 2020 and October 2021. The CARES Act funding was established in...
Lake County man pronounced dead at hospital after crashing into pole
A Lake County man was killed after running off the road and hitting a pole in Osceola County. A 60-year-old man in a 2022 Honda Civic was driving east on Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, according to a press release from the Florida Highway Patrol. For unknown reasons, he ran off the roadway to...
