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Sumter County Times founder, wife honored with reinterment at Sumterville Cemetery
Read full article: Sumter County Times founder, wife honored with reinterment at Sumterville CemeteryDecades after their deaths, John Fraser Shecut and his wife, Tommie E. Durdin Grady Shecut, were buried at Sumterville Cemetery
Orlando housing market heats up: What buyers and sellers need to know
Read full article: Orlando housing market heats up: What buyers and sellers need to knowIf youโre thinking about diving into the Orlando housing market, January brought some exciting changes that could make it the perfect time to act.
Can large groups of cyclists ride side-by-side and proceed as one at stop signs?
Read full article: Can large groups of cyclists ride side-by-side and proceed as one at stop signs?A viewer named Brad recently reached out with a question: Can cyclists ride side-by-side in large groups of 16 to 20?
Depression-era New Deal murals still hang in these Florida post offices
Read full article: Depression-era New Deal murals still hang in these Florida post officesOver 90 years ago, artists put their stamp on Florida history after they were hired to paint murals across the U.S. during President Franklin Delano Rooseveltโs plan to get Americans back to work.
Florida considers EV charging station fee for future transportation funding
Read full article: Florida considers EV charging station fee for future transportation fundingAs Florida looks to expand the number of electric vehicles on our roads, and the infrastructure to support them, state lawmakers are looking at how they can add more funding sources to the budget.
Longwood city manager recommends ending fluoride in water ahead of commission meeting
Read full article: Longwood city manager recommends ending fluoride in water ahead of commission meetingCity leaders in Longwood could decide Monday night whether to remove fluoride from the cityโs water supply. The city commission meeting starts Monday evening at 6 p.m. at the commission chambers.
Understanding the polar vortex: How it sends chills down to Central Florida
Read full article: Understanding the polar vortex: How it sends chills down to Central FloridaYou might have heard the term โpolar vortexโ thrown around during the winter months, but what does it really mean and how does it affect us here in sunny Central Florida?
10th annual Victory Cup Initiative Breakfast benefits local nonprofits
Read full article: 10th annual Victory Cup Initiative Breakfast benefits local nonprofitsTen non-profit finalists will compete โShark Tankโ style for major funding based on their presentation scores from the audience.
Cooler air settles into Central Florida with even colder temps coming this week. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Cooler air settles into Central Florida with even colder temps coming this week. Hereโs what to knowA cold front has moved south of the area, bringing cooler temperatures this morning.
Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency services
Read full article: Several Florida hospitals suing UnitedHealthcare for allegedly underpaying for emergency servicesSeveral hospitals, including six in Central Florida, are suing UnitedHealthcare for underpaying for emergency services provided, according to court records.
I-4 Food Tour: An Orlando favorite gets a visit from Matt Austin
Read full article: I-4 Food Tour: An Orlando favorite gets a visit from Matt AustinWhat started as an antique dealerโs whimsical venture into the culinary world has blossomed into a beloved eatery known for its exceptional food and quirky charm.
Daytona International Speedway sees tight security as fans gather for NASCARโs biggest race
Read full article: Daytona International Speedway sees tight security as fans gather for NASCARโs biggest raceAhead of NASCARโs biggest race, there have been several events at Daytona International Speedway and security has been tight around the track.
Orange County school employees get priority access to 20 affordable apartments units. Union says itโs not enough
Read full article: Orange County school employees get priority access to 20 affordable apartments units. Union says itโs not enoughLeaders at Orange County Public Schools are trying to solve the issue of staff shortages by giving some of the district's employees priority access to affordable housing.
I-4 Food Tour: Matt Austin checks out Mexican restaurant known for seafood in Orlando
Read full article: I-4 Food Tour: Matt Austin checks out Mexican restaurant known for seafood in OrlandoMatt Austin brings you into Central Florida restaurants, tries their signature dishes and lets you know what's up!
Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schools
Read full article: Operation Best Foot Forward enhances pedestrian safety near Central Florida schoolsOperation Best Foot Forward, a two-week campaign launched Feb. 11, aims to enhance safety across Central Florida by raising awareness about Floridaโs driver yield laws, which grant pedestrians the right-of-way at crosswalks.
Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida stores
Read full article: Joann Fabrics will close 500 of its 800 stores, including these Central Florida storesJoann Fabrics will close almost all of its Central Florida stores as it grapples with bankruptcy for the second time in less than a year.
Florida city says itโs now OK to raise and keep backyard chickens
Read full article: Florida city says itโs now OK to raise and keep backyard chickensAs egg prices soar and some grocery stores place limits on how much you can buy, Clermont has changed its law to allow its residents to raise and keep backyard chickens.
New Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Hereโs what to expect
Read full article: New Publix store coming to Central Florida next month. Hereโs what to expectItโs a brand-new year, but thatโs not stopping Floridaโs ever-popular grocery chain from expanding with even more store openings.
Canโt find eggs at the supermarket? Try a Central Florida farm
Read full article: Canโt find eggs at the supermarket? Try a Central Florida farmGrocery stores are restricting eggs and raising prices as national farms grapple with persistent bird flu outbreaks and the rising cost of feed. For Central Floridaโs egg farmers, their chickens are revving up for egg-laying season, and they are trying to meet the demand.
HOT in Central Florida ahead of cold fronts ramping up rain chances this week. Hereโs what to expect
Read full article: HOT in Central Florida ahead of cold fronts ramping up rain chances this week. Hereโs what to expectThe February heat wave continues for the next few days with even hotter days by the end of the week.
Orlando City Council approves expansion of homeless shelter
Read full article: Orlando City Council approves expansion of homeless shelterIn a significant move to address homelessness in the region, the Orlando City Council has approved plans for the expansion of the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida shelter. This expansion will include a new 9,000-square-foot facility dedicated to providing more resources for unhoused women and children.
Orlando caps off Lunar New Year events with Dragon Parade, festival Sunday
Read full article: Orlando caps off Lunar New Year events with Dragon Parade, festival SundayLunar New Year celebrations continue in Orange County this weekend with three festivals, including the big annual Dragon Parade in Orlando on Sunday.
Orlando arrests for camping increase to 25 in 1st month of new homeless law
Read full article: Orlando arrests for camping increase to 25 in 1st month of new homeless lawOrlando arrested more than two dozen people for camping violations in January, according to an Orlando Sentinel tally of court records for the first month of a tough new law that many feared would lead to criminalizing the unsheltered.
Central Florida neo-Nazi leader convicted of plotting Baltimore power grid attack
Read full article: Central Florida neo-Nazi leader convicted of plotting Baltimore power grid attackBrandon Russell formed the Atomwaffen Division (ADM) in Central Florida in 2015 and even recruited on the campus of the University of Central Florida (UCF), according to the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), a nonprofit dedicated to confronting racism.
February in Florida feels more like early May. When will stretch of warm weather break?
Read full article: February in Florida feels more like early May. When will stretch of warm weather break?Explore the current weather conditions in Florida, including dense fog advisories, rising temperatures, and the impact of cold fronts.
โWaited all year for this:โ Media day kicks off for Central Florida high school baseball, softball seasons
Read full article: โWaited all year for this:โ Media day kicks off for Central Florida high school baseball, softball seasonsHigh school baseball and softball teams spoke to local media before the 2025 seasons starts.
Family sues to stop sale of nitrous oxide in smoke shops after Florida womanโs death
Read full article: Family sues to stop sale of nitrous oxide in smoke shops after Florida womanโs deathIn November 2024, a 29-year-old Lake County woman died in her car behind a smoke shop. Her family said it was because of her addiction to nitrous oxide products.
Volusia becomes latest county to follow Florida law, ban public camping
Read full article: Volusia becomes latest county to follow Florida law, ban public campingVolusia County on Tuesday became the latest Central Florida jurisdiction to ban camping in public. With a 7-0 vote, the council unanimously approved an ordinance that mirrors the new state law, better known as โFloridaโs Camping Ban.โ
MegaCon Orlando brings out the best of geek culture
Read full article: MegaCon Orlando brings out the best of geek cultureMegaCon Orlando began Thursday and continues through Sunday at the North-South Concourse building along International Drive, and fans of pop culture are bringing their A-game to create a special experience.
These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?
Read full article: These are the deadliest areas in Florida for car crashes. Which ranked No. 1?With 2024 all wrapped up, Florida officials have now released last year's statewide crash data. However, some might be surprised by which counties ranked among the deadliest.
Despite losing brewery, Oviedo Mall revamp is โclose,โ development director says
Read full article: Despite losing brewery, Oviedo Mall revamp is โclose,โ development director saysAfter five years, the owners of the Oviedo Brewing Company announced that they would be closing at the end of February. Itโs another loss at a mall that has been trying to reinvent itself, and with so many similar stories happening across Central Florida it begs the question, what does the future of the Oviedo Mall actually look like?
How is year-round school going? Florida district provides update
Read full article: How is year-round school going? Florida district provides updateThe pilot program for year-round school has been going on for more than six months and leaders at one Florida school district say, so far, it has been a success.
Kekeโs Breakfast Cafe closures: Some temporary, others permanent. Hereโs what we know
Read full article: Kekeโs Breakfast Cafe closures: Some temporary, others permanent. Hereโs what we knowFour Keke's Breakfast Cafes have closed temporarily and two permanently in the Central Florida area, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant chain.
This was Floridaโs strongest earthquake. What are the chances of another one?
Read full article: This was Floridaโs strongest earthquake. What are the chances of another one?When you think about earthquakes, Floridaโs probably not the first state that comes to mind. But that doesn't mean they can't happen.
โIncrease access to quality medical services:โ Orlando Health opens bilingual clinics in Osceola County
Read full article: โIncrease access to quality medical services:โ Orlando Health opens bilingual clinics in Osceola CountyThere are two new bilingual healthcare clinics in Osceola County to break down language barriers in healthcare.
What new tariffs between China and the US mean for Central Florida consumers
Read full article: What new tariffs between China and the US mean for Central Florida consumersIn the heart of Central Florida, a vibrant Chinese American community thrives, centered around the bustling area unofficially known as Chinatown.
Polar vortex split incoming! Hereโs what that means for Central Florida
Read full article: Polar vortex split incoming! Hereโs what that means for Central FloridaAs we continue to warm moving into February, it appears latest trends suggest a classic "what goes up, must come down" type of event very soon with the next split of our polar vortex.
WATCH LIVE: Whatโs behind all the fog in Central Florida lately?
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Whatโs behind all the fog in Central Florida lately?Central Florida has been submerged completely in dense fog since the middle of last weekend, and it likely won't be departing as quick as ordinarily.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.
Closing date announced for โBugโs Lifeโ 3D show at Disneyโs Animal Kingdom
Read full article: Closing date announced for โBugโs Lifeโ 3D show at Disneyโs Animal KingdomFlik and the rest of the โA Bugโs Lifeโ gang will soon be swept away from a longtime attraction at Disneyโs Animal Kingdom.
Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates 90 years in Central Florida
Read full article: Bach Festival Society of Winter Park celebrates 90 years in Central FloridaThe Central Florida Music and Arts scene has a rich history. This weekend kicks off the celebration of the 90th Bach Festival hosted by the Bach Festival Society of Winter Park.
WATCH LIVE: Exploring the Sand Lake Road diverging diamond in Orlando: Is it helping traffic flow?
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Exploring the Sand Lake Road diverging diamond in Orlando: Is it helping traffic flow?For years, the Sand Lake Road interchange at I-4 has been one of Central Florida's most congested and crash-prone areas. As a former patrol trooper, I personally responded to hundreds of crashes in this spot, making it clear that something needed to change.
โItโs devastating:โ Friend remembers Central Florida pilot of jet in deadly DC crash
Read full article: โItโs devastating:โ Friend remembers Central Florida pilot of jet in deadly DC crashAmong the victims was Captain Jonathan Campos, a Central Florida man and pilot of the ill-fated flight. Tracy Grubbs, a friend of Campos, spoke with News 6 about the loss.
Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about it
Read full article: Orlando drivers lose 27 hours a year to waiting in traffic, study says. What Florida is doing about itINRIX studies congestion in around 1,000 metro areas, and of the 300 areas they studied in the U.S., Orlando ranks number 38, with drivers losing 27 hours a year waiting in traffic.
How worldโs busiest streets are tackling traffic congestion
Read full article: How worldโs busiest streets are tackling traffic congestionIn Central Florida, the struggle with traffic is ongoing, and residents are eager to see effective solutions. Meanwhile, New York Cityโs congestion pricing plan offers a glimpse into how major cities are attempting to alleviate traffic woes.
Previous winter storm delivers crucial rain to Florida, alleviating critical drought conditions
Read full article: Previous winter storm delivers crucial rain to Florida, alleviating critical drought conditionsThe prolific winter storm event which brought heavy snow to the Panhandle and freezing temperatures to Central Florida also helped really bring down the states drought conditions.
Do you wake up with a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and canโt stop sneezing? Hereโs why
Read full article: Do you wake up with a stuffy nose, watery eyes, and canโt stop sneezing? Hereโs whyWe are fully pulling away from the biggest cold blast Central Florida has seen all winter long. And fast. Allergies are running rampant, so here's some info on how to help alleviate the struggle some.
Record highs possible as Central Florida heads back into the 80s before cold front arrives. Hereโs what to know
Read full article: Record highs possible as Central Florida heads back into the 80s before cold front arrives. Hereโs what to knowHigh pressure is sitting off the mid-Atlantic coast, bringing light southeast winds across east Central Florida today and making it the warmest day of the year on Friday.
Winter Park police to start new homeless advocacy officers next week
Read full article: Winter Park police to start new homeless advocacy officers next weekWinter Park will launch a new program on Monday supported by a federal grant aimed at helping its police department connect homeless people with resources to find housing and other services.
Orlandoโs Poet Laureate to host spoken word workshops with local high school students
Read full article: Orlandoโs Poet Laureate to host spoken word workshops with local high school studentsWorkshops with Orlandoโs Poet Laureate, Shawn Welcome, to end with showcase at Dr. Phillips Center on Feb. 7.
๐พPickleheads! Hereโs a new Florida spot to play Pickleball with indoor courts, restaurant and bar
Read full article: ๐พPickleheads! Hereโs a new Florida spot to play Pickleball with indoor courts, restaurant and barPickleball continues to be the fastest growing sport in America. For the last three years combined Pickleball has spiked 223 percent, with every age group seeing a jump in participation according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association. The popularity is increasing demand for Pickleball courts and indoor sports facilities across the nation and in Central Florida.