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Despite extreme heat, Florida does not require landlords to provide AC
ST. PETERSBURG — Passion Facey’s 8-year-old son sweats so much in his sleep that his bed is wet by morning. To stay cool, her 3-year-old has learned to shed his clothes when the family gets to their apartment. Her infant cries and cries and cries as Facey presses...
As states tap into federal dollars to address climate change, Floridians lose out
Siri Alexander, 37, is an entrepreneur, selling clothes and soaps to women through her online store. Up until recently, Alexander and her 16-year-old daughter didn’t have a home. For six months they were staying with family and friends across the Tampa Bay region. "Not having my own home and...
Windermere officers make life-saving rescues
By empowering excellence and building trust, the Windermere Police Department is committed to serving the community with unwavering dedication, placing honesty, integrity and service at the core of its mission. Recently, two WPD officers have gone above and beyond to fulfill that mission. In May, officers Jonathan Cassin and Ryan...
Downtown Orlando haunted house in the works for Halloween
On Halloween, downtown Orlando is transformed into a major community festival. The streets are flooded with costumed partiers ready to show off their outfits and filling the nightclubs and bars along Orange Ave.
Rapid Reactions: Pride perfection in penalties over Rayadas
1. It came down to the end for the second straight Summer Cup game, but the Orlando Pride do not know what it means to quit. Despite missing players and having depleted depth, the home side found a way to get an equalizing goal against C.F. Monterrey Femenil to send the match to a penalty shootout, where the Pride would win 5-4.
Orlando Pride pick up 2 points in match against C.F. Monterrey Women
The Orlando Pride picked up two points in 2-2 draw against C.F. Monterrey Women in the NWSL x Liga MX Femenil Summer Cup on Saturday evening. The two points were earned by winning the end-of-regulation shootout, 5-4, with Sofia Manner making a save and all five Pride players converting from the spot.
Children's business fair showcases creative ideas at Lake Eola
ORLANDO, Fla. — In Orlando, children had a chance to showcase their own creations during the fourth annual children's business fair on Saturday. The event, held at Lake Eola for the first time, was put on by the nonprofit Orlando Bal Vihar. Kids ages 6 to 18 were able...
Athlete of the Week: Ryan Tannus, Dr. Phillips High boys water polo
Recent Dr. Phillips High graduate and boys water polo star Ryan Tannus — a two-time NISCA All-American selection — announced he has committed to play for Iona University in New York. Tannus was a key member of the DP program for the past four seasons, holding the school...
Mother takes son to Summerfield ER after he claims he was shot
A mother took her son to the Summerfield ER after he claimed he was shot. Marion County sheriff’s deputies went to the emergency room on Thursday where they interviewed the mother of 27-year-old Hunter Gough of Summerfield. The mother said she’d found her son “in the middle of the Lake Weir Subdivision covered in blood.” She drove him to the emergency room.
UCF position preview: Special teams
The final position look at UCF heading into fall camp: SPECIAL TEAMS What to expect After a stellar freshman campaign, kicker Colton Boomer suffered an injury last season that saw the Lake Mary product connect on just 13 of 21 field goals (62%). Boomer is healthy, and after an offseason working with a sports psychologist he feels in a better headspace. Mitch McCarthy continues to develop his ...
Flagler Beach Centennial Celebration Seeks Volunteers
The organizers for the upcoming Flagler Beach Centennial Celebration are seeking volunteers to help plan the event ahead of the city’s 100th anniversary. The Flagler Beach Celebrates Committee are holding a meeting next week at City Hall to go over the details. The meeting will be open to any...
Dr. Phillips Center Announces On-Sale Dates For 24/25 Broadway In Orlando Season
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in partnership with Broadway Across America and Florida Theatrical Association, has announced the on-sale dates for the AdventHealth Broadway in Orlando 24/25 Season. The dynamic 11-show lineup in Walt Disney Theater will debut with Broadway's Girl From The North Country, which is currently...
Students collect free school supplies at ‘Books and Beats’ bash in Orlando
Families in Orange County are got a little extra help to send their kids back to school. The Books and Beats Back to School Bash was held Saturday in Orlando. The event was open to the public and was sponsored by Orange County District 6 Commissioner Mike Scott. READ: 9 Family teams up for 18th annual Back-to-School Backpack-a-thon
Orlando city officials oppose proposed ballot measures imposing restrictions on urban development
ORLANDO, Fla. — On Thursday, a group made up of mayors and attorneys from various Orange County cities and towns sent a letter to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings expressing their opposition to two proposed ballot measures that would put a rural boundary measure in place. The proposed amendment...
Winter Springs Hero Honored by Seminole County Fire Department for Saving Woman in Casselberry Crash
In a dramatic turn of events that unfolded earlier this year, Donny Daugherty, a Winter Springs resident, was honored on Friday by the Seminole County Fire Department for performing a life-saving act of bravery. Daugherty received a "Citizen Life Saving Award" for his actions in rescuing a driver from a fiery vehicular accident in Casselberry, a rescue detailed by FOX 35 Orlando.
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