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Night swimming: A lineup of after-hours events happening at Central Florida waterparks
Read full article: Night swimming: A lineup of after-hours events happening at Central Florida waterparksSpecial ticketed events at theme parks have gained a big interest in recent years, with guests wanting to take advantage of perks such as lower wait times, fewer guests, and exclusive food items.
Orlando becomes fastest-growing large region. Hereโs how much itโs grown
Read full article: Orlando becomes fastest-growing large region. Hereโs how much itโs grownItโs widely known that people are increasingly calling Florida home, and according to new data, the Orlando area is a popular choice to plant roots.
COMING SOON! Pig Floydโs to open Winter Park location after 3 years of construction
Read full article: COMING SOON! Pig Floydโs to open Winter Park location after 3 years of constructionPig Floydโs will replace the original location of Bubbalouโs Bodacious Bar-B-Que on Lee Road in Winter Park.
Soccer stadium, hotel, more: Winter Garden to continue discussing $300M project
Read full article: Soccer stadium, hotel, more: Winter Garden to continue discussing $300M projectThe City of Winter Garden approved a letter of intent to continue discussing a multi-use project that includes an open-air soccer stadium at a City Commission Meeting Thursday night.
โSewage water everywhere:โ Comcast contractor bursts pipe, flooding Waterford Lakes home
Read full article: โSewage water everywhere:โ Comcast contractor bursts pipe, flooding Waterford Lakes homeA homeowner in Waterford Lakes has extensive damage after a burst pipe spewed sewage into his home.
Express passes for Epic Universe in Orlando now on sale. Here are the eligible rides, shows
Read full article: Express passes for Epic Universe in Orlando now on sale. Here are the eligible rides, showsAs Universal Orlandoโs Epic Universe nears its grand opening, express passes are now on sale.
Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange County
Read full article: Attempted murder suspect leads Osceola County deputies on chase, gets apprehended in Orange CountyA homicide suspect led Osceola County deputies on a chase before being taken into custody in Orange County, deputies said.
Here are 5 things coming to Central Floridaโs theme park landscape in 2025
Read full article: Here are 5 things coming to Central Floridaโs theme park landscape in 2025Central Florida is getting a brand new major theme park, and while thereโs much excitement surrounding Epic Universe, Universal Orlandoโs competitors are looking to get a piece of the pie this summer.
๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artform
Read full article: ๐ฉฐ Orlando Ballet performance to celebrate pioneers in the artformOrlando Ballet will be celebrating the works of those whom they call the โinfluencersโ of dance through a special performance that also includes work from Alysa Pires.
Winter Park commissioners to vote initiative to to make sidewalks safer near Hungerford Elementary
Read full article: Winter Park commissioners to vote initiative to to make sidewalks safer near Hungerford ElementaryCommissioners in Winter Park are voting on a project designed to improve safety for students walking near Hungerford Elementary School.
17-year-old arrested for fatal shooting during โdrug transactionโ in Orlando, police say
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested for fatal shooting during โdrug transactionโ in Orlando, police sayA 17-year-old faces a long list of charges related to the fatal shooting of a man in Orlando during a โdrug transaction,โ according to a news release.
Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of food
Read full article: Federal funding freeze leaves Central Florida food bank without a million pounds of foodSecond Harvest says the federal funding freeze has halted all CCC-funded orders for the USDAโs Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), resulting in the suspension of 28 tractor-trailer loads of food meant for the Central Florida food bank.
Man arrested after woman shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say
Read full article: Man arrested after woman shot, killed in Orange County, deputies sayA woman was killed in a shooting that deputies described as โdomestic in natureโ and the suspect is still on the loose, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
Terra Luna guests get grand opening welcome to Universal Orlandoโs newest hotel
Read full article: Terra Luna guests get grand opening welcome to Universal Orlandoโs newest hotelUniversal Orlando guests were welcomed home to a new planet on Tuesday as the destination adds another lodging option to its growing hotel portfolio
Orange County leaders OK ICE agreement, but not without pushback
Read full article: Orange County leaders OK ICE agreement, but not without pushbackOrange County leaders ratified a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that would allow county correction officers to assist in immigration enforcement.
Thousands in Central Florida struggle to find rental units they can afford
Read full article: Thousands in Central Florida struggle to find rental units they can affordThe latest studies indicate that, despite extensive efforts from the public and nonprofit sectors, the number of affordable homes in Central Florida has been falling, even as the overall supply of homes has gone up.
Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guests
Read full article: Family sues Disney after employee accused of taking up-skirt videos of theme park guestsA family is suing Walt Disney World over allegations that an employee took up-skirt videos of theme park guests.
Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansion
Read full article: Sunshine Corridor: Orange County commissioners to vote on funding SunRail expansionOrange County commissioners are set to vote on contributing to a $6 million study on expanding the SunRail as part of the Sunshine Corridor project.
Florida Citrus Sports outlines proposal for Jacksonville Jaguarsโ 2027 season in Orlando
Read full article: Florida Citrus Sports outlines proposal for Jacksonville Jaguarsโ 2027 season in OrlandoIn Monday's Tourist Development Tax (TDT) Sports Incentive Committee meeting, Florida Citrus Sports detailed its proposal to host the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2027 NFL season at Camping World Stadium.
โNeeds some love and attention:โ Reviving the Maxey-Crooms house in Holden-Parramore
Read full article: โNeeds some love and attention:โ Reviving the Maxey-Crooms house in Holden-ParramoreA crumbling old house in Parramore with huge historical significance is one step closer to being revived. T
New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida Highwaymen
Read full article: New exhibit at Orlando City Hall to celebrate โFirst Ladyโ of Florida HighwaymenWeโve told you all about the Florida Highwaymen and how they got their start in the 1950s, selling paintings of Florida landscapes along the highways. Among the group of 26 Black artists included one woman, Mary Ann Carroll.
Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless shelters
Read full article: Orlando leaders OK plan to convert 2 buses into mobile homeless sheltersThe Orlando City Council unanimously approved a plan Monday to use funds from the American Rescue Plan Act to convert two Greyhound buses into overnight shelters.
Man, 70, reported missing and endangered out of Orange County
Read full article: Man, 70, reported missing and endangered out of Orange CountyMichael Ray Brozzo, 70, was last seen around 6 a.m. March 21 leaving his home near the intersection of Tanja King and Avalon Park boulevards, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
Electric Vehicle Expo in Orange County showcases latest in EV technology
Read full article: Electric Vehicle Expo in Orange County showcases latest in EV technologyThis weekendโs Electrify Expo at the Orange County Convention Center has a little something for everyone whether youโre already an electric vehicle enthusiast or looking to learn more.
Fire breaks out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park, prompting evacuation
Read full article: Fire breaks out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park, prompting evacuationA fire appeared to break out at Disneyโs Epcot theme park on Saturday after videos online went viral showing smoke billowing over the France Pavilion.
Man killed in small plane crash at airport near Zellwood
Read full article: Man killed in small plane crash at airport near ZellwoodThe Federal Aviation Administration confirms the Aero AT-4 light sport aircraft crashed while taking off from Bob White Field Airport near Zellwood at around 10:45 a.m. Saturday.
Why US postal workers are rallying amid fears of government takeover, privatization
Read full article: Why US postal workers are rallying amid fears of government takeover, privatizationPostal workers across the country will rally outside post offices on Sunday, nearly a month after President Donald Trump suggested he may try to take control of the independent agency and put it under the Commerce Department.
LaVon Bracy Davis to run for late Florida Sen. Thompsonโs seat, setting up sibling race
Read full article: LaVon Bracy Davis to run for late Florida Sen. Thompsonโs seat, setting up sibling raceA special election has not been set yet to fill the vacancy left in the Florida Senate by Sen. Geraldine Thompsonโs death. But on Friday State Rep. LaVon Bracy Davis said she would run to take the job.
Woman's wallet snatched during trip to Orange County grocery store
Read full article: Woman's wallet snatched during trip to Orange County grocery storeIt only took seconds for Colleen Gallagherโs wallet to be stolen while she was shopping with her grandson Thursday at a local Aldi store off of Sandlake Road.
PHOTOS: Tiffany earrings โrecoveredโ after man swallowed them following theft at Mall at Millenia, police say
Read full article: PHOTOS: Tiffany earrings โrecoveredโ after man swallowed them following theft at Mall at Millenia, police sayOrlando police have shared new photos and video from their investigation involving a Texas man who they say stole $800,000 worth of luxury jewelry and then swallowed it during a traffic stop.
Ukrainian man arrested at US-Canada border on Orange County warrant for attempted murder, officials say
Read full article: Ukrainian man arrested at US-Canada border on Orange County warrant for attempted murder, officials sayA 48-year-old Ukrainian man was denied entry to Canada and arrested on a warrant out of Orange County for attempted murder, according to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol.
Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway โ rather than runway โ at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Southwest flight almost takes off from taxiway โ rather than runway โ at Orlando International AirportOfficials say a Southwest Airlines flight almost took off from a taxiway โ rather than a runway โ at a central Florida airport on Thursday before an air traffic controller stopped the plane.
Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroom
Read full article: Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroomAn employee reported she saw a woman โon her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,โ investigators wrote.
โDoo, doo, doo:โ Baby Shark swims into SeaWorld for 10th anniversary celebration. Hereโs when
Read full article: โDoo, doo, doo:โ Baby Shark swims into SeaWorld for 10th anniversary celebration. Hereโs whenTo celebrate Baby Shark, SeaWorld and The Pinkfong Company, the creators of the global sensation, are joining forces to bring exclusive live character interactions to SeaWorld parks.
Man found guilty of murder in fatal Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial Drive
Read full article: Man found guilty of murder in fatal Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial DriveClosing arguments are expected in the trial of a man accused of killing a father who was heading to his first day of work in an Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial Drive.
Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learns
Read full article: Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learnsWhen the Orlando Police Department made a recent change in how it protects the Parramore community, the change ended up, unintentionally, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
Former technician sues Orlando FreeFall owners over safety concerns
Read full article: Former technician sues Orlando FreeFall owners over safety concernsAustin Alexander, who worked as a maintenance technician for Orlando Eagle Drop Slingshot from April 2021 to March 2023, reportedly identified several safety issues with the FreeFall ride that was located at ICON Park.
Ocoee, Satellite Beach look to enter into agreements with ICE
Read full article: Ocoee, Satellite Beach look to enter into agreements with ICEAs the city of Fort Myers faces pushback for a recent council vote on an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, two cities in Central Florida will decide this week if they will enter into their own ICE agreements under the 287(g) program.
Get an exclusive first look at Beyoncรฉโs new wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds Orlando
Read full article: Get an exclusive first look at Beyoncรฉโs new wax figure coming to Madame Tussauds OrlandoFor one night only, the Beyhive can head on down, down, down, down to Ole Red Orlando for an exclusive opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the new figure.
Woman arrested after โdead animalโ found in bathroom at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Woman arrested after โdead animalโ found in bathroom at Orlando International AirportA 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a โdead animalโ inside of a bathroom at the Orlando International Airport, according to a news release.
Town hall set to shed light on homeless communityโs needs in east Orange County
Read full article: Town hall set to shed light on homeless communityโs needs in east Orange CountyA town hall meeting on Thursday evening invites the public to ask questions about the issue of homelessness in east Orange County, and what people can do.
Florida Citrus Sports seeks funding to host Jacksonville Jaguars in Orlando for 2027 season
Read full article: Florida Citrus Sports seeks funding to host Jacksonville Jaguars in Orlando for 2027 seasonThe Jacksonville Jaguars will need a place to play their 2027 home season and Florida Citrus Sports is working to set up a temporary home in Orlando.
Trooper arrests man in Orange County accused of illegally entering US
Read full article: Trooper arrests man in Orange County accused of illegally entering USA man arrested by Florida Highway Patrol in Orange County is accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before making his way to Central Florida.
Lake County residents look for answers over Orange County connector road project
Read full article: Lake County residents look for answers over Orange County connector road projectPeople who live off of Sawgrass Bay Boulevard in Clermont are planning a protest over the planned connector road between Lake and Orange counties.
โGravely serious abuse:โ Orange County elementary teacher indicted on out-of-state sex crime charges
Read full article: โGravely serious abuse:โ Orange County elementary teacher indicted on out-of-state sex crime chargesTwo men, including an Orange County elementary school teacher, have been indicted on multiple charges of sexual abuse that investigators said happened at a Catholic school in Delaware in the 1990s.
Florida Senate bill aiming to roll back rural boundaries under talks
Read full article: Florida Senate bill aiming to roll back rural boundaries under talksMonday afternoon, a state Senate committee is set to discuss a bill that aims to make changes regarding land use and development regulations in Florida.
โMy husband shot me!โ Orlando man accused of trying to murder ex-wife, frame her for the crime
Read full article: โMy husband shot me!โ Orlando man accused of trying to murder ex-wife, frame her for the crimeAn Orlando man has been arrested after officers said he shot his ex-wife and tried to frame her for the act, according to the Apopka Police Department.
Spring Break travel, weather delays lead to busy Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Spring Break travel, weather delays lead to busy Orlando International AirportOrlando International Airport continues its Spring Break rush this week after a ground delay stranded some travelers on Sunday.
Severe weather causes travel headaches at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Severe weather causes travel headaches at Orlando International AirportAs severe weather rolled through Central Florida on Sunday, travelers experienced delays at Orlando International Airport during the busy Spring Break travel period.
Community rallies to support Orlando church after disruption
Read full article: Community rallies to support Orlando church after disruptionAfter a local church's worship service was interrupted, a group dedicated to standing up against discrimination stood out front to ensure the congregation would have a safe place to worship.
Uber vouchers secured for Jones graduation amid complaints of distance to venue
Read full article: Uber vouchers secured for Jones graduation amid complaints of distance to venueStudent families hopeful to attend Jones High Schoolโs upcoming graduation ceremony โ yet unpleased with what they call a distant choice for a venue โ can look forward to some help in the form of an Uber voucher, according to Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose.
4 injured in fiery crash that shut down SR-429 in Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: 4 injured in fiery crash that shut down SR-429 in Orange County, troopers sayFour people were hospitalized for treatment of serious injuries in a crash Saturday morning which forced all southbound lanes of State Road 429 to temporarily be shut down in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Florida Senate bill bans, rolls back voter-approved rural boundary measures
Read full article: Florida Senate bill bans, rolls back voter-approved rural boundary measuresMeasures approved by voters in 2024 to tighten development in rural areas of two Central Florida counties would be banned under a bill currently in the Florida Senate. State Sen. Stan McClain, R-Ocala, is sponsoring SB 1118, which proposes changes to land use and development regulations.
Group trying to bring MLB to Orlando ready to pounce after Rays new stadium deal falls through
Read full article: Group trying to bring MLB to Orlando ready to pounce after Rays new stadium deal falls throughThe Orlando Dreamers โ led by MLB Hall of Famer Barry Larkin โ confirmed theyโve identified an anchor investor to purchase a team and fund the $1.7 billion domed stadium project on a plot of land next to Aquatica water park in Orange County.
Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange County
Read full article: Ground depression diverts drivers on SR-429 in Orange CountyDrivers on State Road 429 in Orange County are being diverted due to a ground depression as crews assess possible repairs, according to the Central Florida Expressway Authority.
PHOTOS: โBlood moonโ lunar eclipse captivates Central Florida
Read full article: PHOTOS: โBlood moonโ lunar eclipse captivates Central FloridaWe all knew itโd be a bit of a chore to either get up early or stay up late to see the lunar eclipse, but itโs evident some Central Floridians couldnโt miss it.
Planting seeds of hope: Parramore youth center sees a bright future on the horizon
Read full article: Planting seeds of hope: Parramore youth center sees a bright future on the horizonIn the heart of Parramore, a community garden flourishes under the care of Montaius Stewart, a dedicated mentor at the New Image Youth Center.
WANTED: โLatin Kingsโ murder suspect linked to Central Florida, detectives say
Read full article: WANTED: โLatin Kingsโ murder suspect linked to Central Florida, detectives sayDetectives are searching for the whereabouts of a "dangerous" gang member who has been linked to Central Florida, according to the FBI.
Orlando elementary school studentโs report sparks Magic iconโs surprise visit
Read full article: Orlando elementary school studentโs report sparks Magic iconโs surprise visitSeveral Moss Park Elementary students were starstruck Thursday as they watched Orlando Magic legend Nick Anderson walk into their cafeteria.
Rodgers and Hammersteinโs โCarouselโ to be performed in Orlando with a new perspective
Read full article: Rodgers and Hammersteinโs โCarouselโ to be performed in Orlando with a new perspectiveIn this version of "Carousel," the musical's producers are trying to send a clear message about forgiveness and redemption. The show from Little Radical Theatrics will be at Dr. Phillips Center March 21-23.
โWe have to do our part:โ Orlando neighborhood watch helps keep communities safe
Read full article: โWe have to do our part:โ Orlando neighborhood watch helps keep communities safeIn Orlando, right next to Holden Heights on the other side of John Young Parkway, youโll find Johnson Village, an area where the neighborhood watch has eyes and ears everywhere.
Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Read full article: Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine ThompsonIn a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76.