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Orlando man pleads guilty to possession of unregistered machinegun conversion devices
ORLANDO, Florida — Marcelo Manuel Maysonet, a 24-year-old from Orlando, has pleaded guilty to possession of unregistered National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons, including a machinegun and 15 machinegun conversion devices. Maysonet faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison, according to a press release from the United...
Sanford Community Mourns as 22-Year-Old Brandon Leo Fatally Shot During Online Sale Meetup
A young man's attempt to responsibly sell a pair of headphones ended tragically last weekend in Sanford. 22-year-old Brandon Leo was fatally shot while sitting in his pickup truck after he had arranged to sell the headphones online. The sale was set to take place in the driveway of an empty home on West Third Street, described by police as a potential "set-up," according to information released by the Sanford Police Department, as reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
The country’s largest retirement community has new, world-class schools
Known as the world’s largest retirement community, The Villages in Central Florida continues to expand and add to its residential offerings—even for those who aren’t of retirement age or anywhere close to it. The latest project for the children of residents who work for qualified businesses within The Villages is adding additional campuses to The Villages Charter School (TVCS) to include new world-class high school academic and athletic facilities as well as a new K-8 school and a new Early Learning Center.
Florida woman left baby trapped in back of crashed car, police say
CLERMONT, Fla. – A Clermont woman was arrested on Thursday after police said she stood by as a baby was trapped in the back of a car she crashed. In an arrest affidavit, police said an officer responded to a crash Thursday afternoon near Hancock and Johns and Johns Lake roads.
Is the RV park proposal appropriate?
Residents in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement area voiced mixed opinions on a proposed special exception request for an RV park with up to 277 camping sites at a community meeting hosted by Orange County’s zoning division Thursday, July 18. Applicant Robert Ziegenfuss, represented by Old Florida Groves leaders...
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
NWS Melbourne: More of the Same, Temperatures Will Reach the Low to Mid 90s With Heat Indices 100 to 106 Degrees
East- Central Florida - Friday July 26, 2024: The National Weather Service in Melbourne is predicting more of the same today across East-Central; Florida,. temperatures will reach the low to mid 90s with heat indices 100 to 106 degrees. However, greater moisture returns to the area today, bringing increased rain...
Violence Against Transgender Community, Starliner Mission, Olympics Begin, Musician Terri Binion
NASA and Boeing give an update on the crewed Starliner Mission. A member of Central Florida’s transgender community discusses violence targeting the community. A report from Paris on the Central Florida athletes competing in the Olympics. Orlando musician Terri Binion stops by to talk about her unique blend of country, rock, and folk music.
Schools won’t return to pre-pandemic enrollment in next 10 years, economists forecast
A state forecast indicates Florida schools will experience declining enrollment in five of the next six years, with the one positive year representing less than a 0.1% increase. The student enrollment forecast from the state Office of Economic and Demographic Research predicts that 12,379 fewer students will attend traditional public schools during the 2024-2025 school […]
Florida Democratic Party backs Rogers, but not Wood, who says she isn't playing politics
The Florida Democratic Party released its list of school board candidate endorsements Friday, a week after Gov. Ron DeSantis released his lineup of endorsed candidates. “We are not going to let Ron DeSantis and his allies take over our school boards with far-right, Moms for Liberty candidates," party chair Nikki Fried said in a news release. ...
Orlando City opens up Leagues Cup run with win over Montreal
The Lions continued to build on their unbeaten streak during the first game of their Leagues Cup run. Dagur Dan Thorhallsson, Facundo Torres, Ramiro Enrique, and Martin Ojeda were on the scoresheet as Orlando City secured a 4-1 victory over CF Montreal on Friday night in front of an announced attendance of 16,033 at Inter & Co Stadium during group stage play.
Final haunted house for HHN 2024 announced
The 10th and final haunted house coming to Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights has been revealed: Universal Monsters: Eternal Bloodlines. Tharin White, founder of Everything You Need To Know, joined Garrett Wymer, host of FOX 35 News+, for a special edition of Orlando Parks V.I.P.
OUC Hosts Youth Energy Academy: A Hands-On Experience in the Energy Industry for Local Students
OUC recently hosted an engaging Youth Energy Academy, offering local students a hands-on experience to explore careers in the utility industry. Around 65 students from Osceola, Orange, Seminole, and Lake counties participated in interactive learning sessions at OUC’s Conway Water Treatment Plant. Activities included a “Balancing the Grid” workshop led by the Orlando Science Center and a Mock Hurricane Simulation conducted by BAM (Black Architects in the Making) Orlando.
Florida gas prices fell from last week: See how much here
State gas prices fell for the second consecutive week and reached an average of $3.30 per gallon of regular fuel on Monday, down from last week's price of $3.44 per gallon, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. The average fuel price in state has risen about 1 cents since last month. According to the EIA, gas prices across the state in the last year have been as low as $2.81 on Dec. 18, 2023, and as...
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