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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.
Major questions surround upcoming Oviedo celebrations
Upcoming celebrations throughout Oviedo are coming together, but not without a number of big questions still looming. With the city’s 100-year anniversary on the horizon, plans are being developed to make it a memorable bash. At its Aug. 26 work session, the Oviedo City Council heard a detailed breakdown...
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.
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...
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.
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 »
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...
Orlando pop-up veterinarian services for unhoused pets and owners gets visit from national founder
The national founder of a mobile veterinarian clinic visited the Orlando chapter Wednesday as part of his first multi-city tour. Dr. Kwane Stewart founded Project Street Vet in California about four years ago. Today, the organization has six chapters across the U.S., and Orlando’s is one of them. The nonprofit provides pop-up services to pet owners and their companions who are experiencing or at risk for homelessness.
Best Housekeeping & Cleaning Services Near Orlando
Retirement is the time for older adults to kick back, relax, and enjoy a hassle-free life. Sadly, our chores don’t retire when we do! Nobody wants to spend their retirement scrubbing their shower or washing dishes. So, what’s the solution? A cleaning company, of course! These companies can dispatch professional cleaners to take on all those pesky chores and let you live the stress-free life you deserve. So, without further ado, here are the top 10 housekeeping and cleaning services near Orlando!
Church wants Orlando to annex land that would increase city’s size by 60%
ORLANDO, Fla. — A church that owns a large section of land in Orange County wants to be annexed into the city of Orlando. The request comes as Orange County voters are set to decide a charter ballot amendment in November that could restrict how land is developed moving forward.
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.
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