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This popular Central Florida brunch city is considering earlier alcohol sales on Sundays
WINTER PARK, Fla. – You might be able to order those mimosas, Bloody Marys and other Sunday brunch cocktails at an earlier time at Winter Park restaurants. Winter Park commissioners on Wednesday discussed an ordinance that would allow restaurants to start serving alcohol at 7 a.m. on Sundays. Currently,...
FDLE celebrates Florida Purple Alert anniversary
The Florida Purple Alert is used to assist in the location of missing adults suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities and who do not meet the criteria for a statewide Silver Alert. The post FDLE celebrates Florida Purple Alert anniversary appeared first on Alachua Chronicle.
1 in 2 Florida households struggles to make ends meet, minorities find it even tougher
Nearly half of Florida households are employed but struggling to make ends meet, according to a report by United Way that highlights the financial pressures on Floridians. Based on data from the U.S. Census and Federal Reserve, researchers found that, of the 8.8 million households in the state, 4 million were either in poverty or unable to afford basic living costs in 2022, with many not qualifying for public assistance.
Longwood residents frustrated after extension given to woman accused of causing flooding
LONGWOOD, Fla. - Residents in Longwood are expressing frustration over ongoing flooding issues, which they attribute to a neighbor who allegedly filled a storm drain with cement. The neighbor, Diane Goglas, is accused of filling two manholes and a broken pipe with concrete to address erosion on her property, leading...
Neighbors concerned about wildlife dying in pond
Animals are dying at Victoria Lake within the Victoria Commons neighborhood in DeLand. Speaking exclusively with FOX 35’s Kelsie Cairns, resident Raquel Levy said the lake is home to ducks, ibises, hawks, and fish – all turning up dead around the water.
51-year-old man who possibly riding bike to Orlando safely located
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) — UPDATE: Thomas Christopher Moore was safely located, according to the Port St. Lucie Police Department. Port St. Lucie police are searching for a missing and endangered 51-year-old man. The Port St. Lucie Police Department (PSLPD) stated that Thomas Christopher Moore was last seen...
Marion woman arrested for ‘severely’ biting husband’s ear
A 34-year-old Marion County woman has been arrested on a felony battery charge after she was accused of severely biting her husband’s ear. On Friday, July 19, a Marion County Sheriff’s Office deputy responded to an Ocala hospital in reference to a domestic battery incident that had allegedly occurred at a local residence. Upon arrival at the hospital, the deputy made contact with the male victim who advised that the incident had occurred shortly after his wife, Courtney Lynn Haley Swift, had returned home from a meeting, according to the arrest report.
Seminole County's Midway community gets more help preventing flooding
SANFORD, Fla. - Hurricane Ian left many flooded roads and yards in Sanford’s Midway community. Timothy Wright, a Midway resident, said any intense rain could lead to swamped streets and homes. "It's bad, it's so bad," he said, "like messing up a lot of houses." Wright said he’d welcome...
Oviedo City Officials Urge Residents to Stop Feeding Ducks in Local Parks for Wildlife’s Sake
Residents of Oviedo are being called upon to halt the practice of feeding ducks in local parks. The City of Oviedo issued a clear message to the community, urging them to refrain from scattering seeds or any type of feed for ducks on sidewalks and grassy areas, as detailed in an alert on the city's website.
TIMELINE: Hot, humid day with afternoon storm chances across Central Florida
ORLANDO, Fla. - Another sweltering day is in the works for Central Florida. Temperatures will be well into the mid 90s with heat indices around 105°-107° once we factor in the humidity levels. More scattered showers and storms are on the way today as well. The best chance...
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