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Florida police arrests murder suspect in connection to 25-year-old cold case
Florida police made an arrest this week in connection with a 25-year-old cold case, charging the suspect with second-degree murder. The case in question is that of Sherry Holtz, who was found dead in a wooded area in Sanford in 1999. She was found with her throat cut, her clothes pulled of and signs of blunt-force trauma, strangulation and sexual battery. She was found by a person walking through the woods collecting cans.
Orlando Braces for Afternoon Showers and Thunderstorms with Elevated Heat Index
As the summer heat continues its relentless grip, Orlando residents can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms, particularly in the south and west of KMCO, as the day unfolds. According to the National Weather Service, the morning has been primarily dry, but activity will ramp up into the afternoon with the formation of the east coast sea breeze. While rain chances are lower northward at KDAB/KSFB/KTIX/KMLB, temp groups for TSRA are anticipated for most other locations, amidst light southeastern winds shifting east/southeast.
UCF opponent previews: Sam Houston seeks bounceback season after rough FBS debut
Home field: Bowers Stadium (Capacity: 14,000) Last meeting: This will be the first meeting between the schools. Editor's note: This is the second installment in a 12-part series highlighting UCF's 2024 football opponents. Sam Houston endured similar hardships as UCF while making a major football transition in 2023. The Knights...
Photos: TOOTSIE at Titusville Playhouse
From July 26-August 18, Tootsie runs at the Titusville Playhouse. Check out all new photos from the show below!. Get your tickets online at www.TitusvillePlayhouse.com or by calling our box office at 321-268-1125. Michael Dorsey will go to any length for his career in this award-winning musical. Based on the...
VIDEO: Space Coast Sports Hall of Fame 2016 Inductee Mike Hoctor Literally Wrote the Book On Coaching Tennis
ABOVE VIDEO: Mike Hoctor is such a great coach that he wrote the book, literally, on coaching tennis. He is co-author of the USTA nationally-published book, “Coaching Tennis Successfully.” Even though the book was first published in 1994, it is still in print. 2016 COACHING INDUCTEE: Florida Coaches...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: UCF Knights Recieve $2.5 Million Pledge Commitment to Football Program
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – When UCF’s football team returns to the practice field later this month, the Knights will be playing on the newly named Wayne Densch Practice Complex. The complex’s new name recognizes a new $2.5 million pledge commitment from the Wayne Densch Charitable Trust in support of the Hagle Football Gateway project on UCF’s campus.
By the dawn’s early light: Morning at Orlando Wetlands
There’s something special about the light in the morning when taking bird photos. There’s such a soft, golden hue that it makes the subjects of photos appear almost magical. This was apparent to me during a recent morning visit to the Orlando Wetlands, arriving there shortly after the...
Two people suffer smoke inhalation after lightning strike in The Villages
Two people suffered smoke inhalation after a lightning strike sparked a blaze at a home in The Villages. The Villages Public Safety Department responded at about 9:30 p.m. Saturday to a structure fire at 2269 at Foggy Brook Loop in the Village of St. Charles. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy...
Villager avoids stalking prosecution after neighbors forced to sell and leave The Villages
A Villager who had been accused of tormenting her neighbors will avoid prosecution in a stalking case after her neighbors were forced to sell their home and leave The Villages. Suza Barr, 77, of the Village of Santo Domingo, earlier this month in Sumter County Court agreed to enter into...
TOP TEN THINGS TO KNOW THIS WEEK
This is our latest rundown of the top ten things you need to know this week, in Orlando’s downtown “bungalow neighborhoods.”. Have you picked up our July print issue yet? Check out the online version so you can see what you’re missing – it has a new advice column from Brenda from Bithlo, a heritage recipe for Hurricane Stew from Orange County Regional History Center, and more.
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