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Parades for Lake Mary Little League World Champions, Sanford to sue over pollutant in drinking water and FAA grounds SpaceX after rocket booster falls
Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. Slightly drier air is building into Central Florida and will help reduce the coverage of our afternoon storms compared to the last few days. With sun to start, highs will be on a course for the low 90s with feels-like readings above 100 degrees before storms initiate.
What do you call that area between the curb and sidewalk?
What do you call that area between the curb and sidewalk? The verge? The right of way? The hellstrip? The tree strip? The parkway?. Interestingly enough, there isn’t an agreed-to name for this patch of shared public space, and it’s often referred to differently in different parts of the country. The City of Orlando refers to it as a “parkway” in city code.
Free Rides Ending at Winter Park EV Charging Stations
Reported misuses of city-owned, public-facing electric vehicle (EV) charging stations will be curbed by measures including fees and usage restrictions that were approved by City Commission during its August 28 meeting. The measures are set to begin in October. The city began installing EV stations in 2011. The current number...
New lawsuit filed against former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill
ORLANDO, Fla. - A 96-year-old woman who claims former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill stole thousands of dollars from her has filed a new lawsuit against Hill. The woman is attempting to force the sale of a home that Hill allegedly purchased with her money. According to court documents, Hill is...
Lake Mary All-Stars receive grand parade
The Lake Mary All-Stars became world champions Sunday when they beat Chinese Taipei in the Little League World Series in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Now, it’s time to celebrate the hometown team with a grand parade in downtown Lake Mary on Saturday morning.
Live! at Pointe Orlando on International Drive to debut 4 new bars soon
Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The new 73,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor Live! at Pointe Orlando entertainment complex will debut Sept. 19 at 9 p.m., announced Maryland-based developer The Cordish Cos. ▶ WATCH CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS Live! at Pointe Orlando will feature new bars, cocktail lounges, restaurants and more.
Great Wiener Walk trots into Winter Garden
If you see a group of dachshunds and their humans in downtown Winter Garden this weekend, they’re likely part of the Great Wiener Walk. All dachshunds and their owners are invited to join the walk, which takes place at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, in downtown Winter Garden. The...
Attorney plans to represent Sarah Boone: ‘I plan on seeing it through’
ORLANDO, Fla. (Court TV) — Sarah Boone may soon have some help in the courtroom if a judge allows a private attorney to step into the case. Boone is charged with the second-degree murder of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres Jr., who died after he was zipped inside a suitcase at the couple’s apartment during a... Read more »
Central Florida retail expands along I-4, forming a ‘metroplex’
Brevard, Volusia and Lake counties may not immediately come to mind as among the hottest for retail development when considering the 10-county area that makes up the Interstate 4 corridor spanning the Tampa Bay region through Orlando to Daytona Beach.
Giant, Colorful Birds Are Popping Up All Over Orlando
Large, brightly colored birds have been spotted all over downtown Orlando, Florida, perched atop businesses and looming over passersby. The 16-feet-tall inflatable pigeons aren’t part of a new Florida theme park attraction, but they’re definitely getting a lot of attention. “Big City Birds” is an art installation aimed...
Rollins Apartments Approved with Updated Parking Code
The eight-month saga of the Rollins College workforce housing proposal came to an end at the August 28 City Commission meeting with a 4-1 vote in favor of conditional use approval. The plan includes a first-ever Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with the city and copies the Orange Avenue Overlay parking code.
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