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Altamonte Springs Teen Struck by Lightning While Mowing Lawn Shares Crucial Safety Warning
A Florida teenager is sharing a stark warning after being struck by lightning while mowing a lawn in Altamonte Springs, hoping his experience will raise awareness about the dangers of unpredictable weather. Daniel Sharkey, the teen in question, managed to survive the ordeal and recounted his harrowing moments post-strike, to both MYNEWS13 and FOX 35 Orlando.
Murder of Madeline Soto: Court TV Retraces Stephans Sterns’ Steps
Doug Benefield's former attorney, Stephanie Murphy, joins Court TV to discuss the status of the family court case that occurred before Ashley Benefield killed her husband, Doug. (7/18/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
Now You Know: Voter deadlines; realtors clear waterways and more
The deadline to register to vote or update your party affiliation for the 2024 Primary Election is July 22. Florida is a closed primary state, which means that only voters who are registered members of a political party may vote for their respective party’s candidate in a Primary Election.
Peak Construction Continues Expansion, Moves Into FL
Peak Construction Corporation has received its General Contractor’s license in the state of Florida, marking another move in the company’s continued expansion into the Southeast. Based in Rosemont, Peak has been actively pursuing a strategic expansion into the Southeast, bringing award-winning design-build construction and construction management services to...
City proposes millage rate, plans for budget hearings
The Winter Garden City Commission proposed to stick with the current millage rate of 4.5 for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and scheduled two public budget hearings for September at its Thursday, July 11, meeting. The Truth in Millage Act timetable requires the city to advise the Orange County Property Appraiser of...
Modern Foot & Ankle Expands Reconstructive Surgery Services in Celebration and Winter Garden Florida with New Podiatrist
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. /FLORIDA NEWSWIRE/ — Florida and Texas podiatric group Modern Foot & Ankle recently recruited Jacob Ivey, DPM, a podiatrist who specializes in reconstructive surgery and sports medicine, to join the team. He starts seeing patients onand will practice at both the Celebration and Winter Garden locations.
DeSantis: Defeating amendments, university reform key to deepening Florida's red hue
MILWAUKEE — Following a scorching Republican National Convention speech Tuesday night, Gov. Ron DeSantis laid out a blueprint to run up the score on Florida Democrats by turning holdout bastions of the state to red from blue. The governor lost just five of the state's 67 counties in his stunning 19-point re-election victory...
Altamonte Springs commissioners decide to save city library after residents push back
Altamonte Springs commissioners agreed late Thursday to keep the city’s library open after hundreds of residents made it clear they opposed the city’s announcement last week about closing the facility because of budget cuts. “That’s wonderful,” said resident Mary Ann Steeb, who has regularly visited the library for 30 years. “It’s a little gem within the city of Altamonte [Springs]. “It’s not ...
Johns Cove home tops Winter Garden sales from July 8 to 15
A Johns Cove home topped all Winter Garden residential real-estate transactions from July 8 to 15. The home at 812 Johns Point Drive, Winter Garden, sold July 10, for $1,435,000. Built in 2006, it has five bedrooms, four baths and 4,373 square feet of living area. Days on market: 44. The sellers were represented by Matt Tomaszewski, Corcoran Premier Realty.
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