Universal’s Horror Make-Up Show Closing for Refurbishment Starting May 12, Reimagined Version Coming Later...
Horror Make-Up Show will close May 12 at Universal Studios Florida for refurbishment, with a reimagined version set to debut later this year. Universal Orlando is preparing to temporarily close one of its most beloved opening-day attractions. The long-running Horror Make-Up Show at Universal Studios Florida will close beginning May 12, with Universal teasing that a reimagined version of the...
Noah Robinson commits to UCF: ‘It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing’
Ocala (Fla.) Vanguard defensive tackle Noah Robinson returned to UCF on Saturday for the final spring practice inside the Bounce House. This time, he left as a Knight. Robinson, a 6-foot-4, 260-pound defensive tackle, had picked up an offer exactly a month ago after attending one of the first spring practices. Today, he brought his mother and stepfather back to campus...
Orange County Wiped Out Medical Debt for Local Residents
Orange County wiped out medical debt for thousands of local residents. The post Orange County Wiped Out Medical Debt for Local Residents appeared first on West Orlando News .
The Most Epic Secondhand Shop In Florida Is Worth The Drive
Sometimes the best treasures in Florida aren’t buried on a beach but stacked on shelves in Pine Castle, where Community Thrift Store has been quietly operating as Central Florida’s worst-kept secret among bargain hunters and vintage enthusiasts. This massive secondhand paradise proves that one person’s donation is another...
Orlando Online School Ripped For ‘Feeble’ Trademark War, Stuck With Rival’s Legal Tab
A federal judge has ordered taxpayer-funded Florida Virtual School to pick up part of rival Stride Inc.'s legal bill after finding that a years-long trademark fight never really had legs. The dispute, born out of a 2020 suit over Florida-themed names, at one point ballooned into a bid for as much as $6 billion in damages. Now, the ruling is...
New I-4 and Sand Lake Road ramp opens to ease traffic and improve safety
ORLANDO, Fla. — The intersection of Sand Lake Road and Interstate 4 has a history of being backed up, But that’s not going to be the case anymore. The Florida Department of Transportation has opened a new ramp system to help ease that traffic. Bumper-to-bumper traffic was once...
This massive Florida discount store is a dream for bargain hunters
Tucked away at 730 Sand Lake Rd in Orlando, Florida, Crazy Hot Buys is the kind of store that makes shopping feel like an adventure. This massive discount store is packed with Amazon returns, Target clearance items, clothing, home goods, and so much more — all at prices that will make your jaw drop.
Central Florida Man Won $1,000 A Week For Life Prize
A Central Florida man won a $1,000 A Week For Life prize from the lottery. The post Central Florida Man Won $1,000 A Week For Life Prize appeared first on West Orlando News .
Orlando Baby ‘Born Twice’ As Surgeons Pull Off Daring Womb Rescue
At Orlando Health’s Winnie Palmer Hospital, a team of surgeons pulled off a rare, high-stakes operation that left baby Cassian effectively “born twice.” At about 25 weeks of pregnancy, doctors partially delivered his head and upper body so they could create an airway, then placed him back into the uterus so he could keep getting oxygen from the placenta. At 31 weeks, they...
Orlando Braces For Blazing Heat, High Winds And A Stormy Saturday Night
Orlando is waking up clear and calm around 72°F at Orlando Executive Airport, but Saturday, May 2, 2026 is headed for the low 90s. Strong southwest winds are expected to crank up through the day, with a line of showers and thunderstorms possible from late afternoon into the evening.
