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Kaleo Ministries continues homeless aid after shelter's shutdown
ORLANDO, Fla. — Back in March, Kaleo Ministries was ordered by Orange County to shut down their efforts to house the homeless in east Orlando due to code violations. This meant over 100 residents, who called Kaleo their home for years, no longer had a place to live. Pastor...
Man caught in rip current drowns off Daytona Beach; lifeguards rescue 118 on Wednesday
A West Virginia man drowned on Wednesday afternoon while swimming in an area of Daytona Beach that was not staffed with a lifeguard, according to Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue Interim Director Tammy Malphurs. The 43-year-old man was visiting the area with his family. He got caught in a...
Florida woman wins over $4M in lawsuit against Publix after slipping at store
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – A Lake County jury awarded over $4 million to a woman after she slipped in a Publix store nearly four years ago, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan. Court records show that the woman — Heidi Jordan of Brevard County, who is represented by Morgan & Morgan — visited a Publix Supermarket along US-27 in Leesburg back in August 2020.
‘It’s a hard life:’ Homeless numbers rise in Orlando’s 32801 ZIP code
ORLANDO, Fla. – Homeless services organizations are struggling to keep up with the rising number of people living in Orlando’s downtown core without shelter. “It’s a hard life,” Alicia said. “It’s hard being that old.”. Alicia did not want to give her last name,...
Orlando homicide victim identified 31 years later: deputies
ORLANDO, Fla. - Skeletal remains were found 31 years ago in Orange County. Three decades later, those remains have been identified. The Orange County Sheriff's Office confirmed the remains belong to 48-year-old Greg Carpenter. His remains were found in the woods at the northeast corner of Heather Road and Dennis...
Florida Man Arrested on Charges of Shooting Walmart Delivery Drone
A 72-year-old Clermont, Florida, man faces multiple charges, including one felony, after authorities say he shot a Walmart delivery drone that he said was flying over his house. According to an arrest affidavit, Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at Clermont’s Walmart store Wednesday in response to a drone being...
National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15)
This month, Orlando Cat Café will be donating several pet oxygen masks to Lake County Fire Department to help save local pets. This is an annual tradition for us in recognition of National Pet Fire Safety Day on July 15th! It’s also the purr-fect time to review the safety guidelines that you have in place for your precious kitties!
Restaurant rundown: two eateries close while eight open in Daytona, Flagler area
Eight new restaurants opened for business in the month of June, while only two closed, marking a positive trend for the area's dining scene. New establishments are serving some unique offerings ranging from deep-fried favorites and sauce-smothered bites to sweet treats and more. So, if you’re looking for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, check out the latest restaurants and cafés in the Volusia-Flagler region. ...
Man shot in Pine Hills
PINE HILLS, Fla. – A man was hospitalized after being shot Tuesday night in Pine Hills, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded at 9:15 p.m. to a shooting reported out of the 5600 block of Lejeune Drive, learning on the way that Orlando police had located an injured man at the nearby intersection of North Pine Hills Road and North Lane.
Motel-turned-art gallery collective, FAVO, deserves your attention
Pat Greene is Bungalower Media’s first sponsored resident writer. Greene will be joining our team as our Arts and Culture Correspondent for the next quarter, supported by the efforts of Interstruct Design + Build, an award-winning Orlando-based design and build firm. The Faith Arts Village of Orlando‘s (Facebook |...
Ocoee High football star Joshua Guerrier announces commitment to Pitt
Ocoee High football three-star athlete and rising senior, Joshua Guerrier, has announced his commitment to play his college ball at Pitt via a post on his X account. He chose the Panthers over offers from Iowa, Tennessee, Wake Forest and other Power 4 programs. Guerrier is the definition of an...
Let’s Talk Health, Crime, Environment At A Community Meeting Free And Open to the Public
Residents of Clermont are invited to participate in an important Lincoln Park Community meeting, “Let’sTalk: Health, Crime, Environment,” which will be held at Wootson Temple Church, located at 918 Scott Street, on July 15 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. This hour-long discussion will feature Clermont Police...
Cambria County students win national STEM competition
NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Four students from Northern Cambria High School have brought home a national championship in a STEM competition. Ace Drumm, Ava Messina, Ben Messina and Drake Weller won the Technology Student Association’s 2024 Solar Sprint Competition. The team was led by two Northern Cambria teachers — Matthew Kline, who teaches technology […]
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