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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.
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...
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.
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...
Habitat for Humanity offers free estate planning class in Orlando
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — People work hard to buy their homes and other major assets. But they don't always have a plan in place for what happens to those things after they're gone. Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County held a free class Wednesday to help...
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!
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.
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.
Latter-day Saint ranch in Florida files to annex land to Orlando for future planning
Farmland Reserve petitions to add 17% of its Deseret Ranch cattle ranches and agricultural land into the city as part of its vision for the next seven decades of growth and development of its investment.
Jason Griffin | Honoree for August 30th, 2024
Jason Griffin was nominated by his friend, Sam Richter, who said “Jason is a Lieutenant and paramedic with the Groveland Fire Department. He is also a paramedic instructor and a rescue diver. Not only is he a great fireman and medic but he is a foster and adoptive parent and has 5 kids. Jason is always helping others and serving his community. If there is anyone I know that deserves to be recognized it is him.” Jason, thanks for all you’ve done for the community. As a way of saying thanks, you will receive admission for 4 to Gatorland including the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line.
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