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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...
Florida man driving mom's new Porsche accused in deadly, fiery crash: 'I have his blood on my hands'
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida man was arrested on a warrant Monday, more than a year after he crashed a sports car that left another man dead, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Zachary Edward Kreusch, 21, of Winter Springs, was booked into the Seminole County jail on a charge...
Indian River Lagoon wins $9.4 million to 'prime' the ecological pump with plants, oysters
Can we grow back our beloved lagoon? The feds hope so and just took a $9.4 million leap of faith that planting back seagrass, oysters and other vital habitats will transform the Indian River Lagoon back to health. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced the lagoon grant funding this month among almost...
Heroic Rescuers: Bill Bowers and Family Express Deep Gratitude to Kissimmee First Responders for Life-Saving Response
On Tuesday, Bill Bowers and his family gathered at the City of Kissimmee’s Fire Station 12 to express their gratitude to the first responders who saved Bill’s life following a sudden cardiac arrest while he was working on his home. His wife, Martha, quickly called 911 and was guided through the initial steps by the dispatcher. Kissimmee’s Fire Rescue and EMS arrived promptly, providing critical treatment and transporting him to the hospital.
Stuck at a traffic signal after a few light cycles? Here are your options
ORLANDO, Fla. – Ever been driving and when you approach a traffic light, it cycles a few times without changing your light?. This also happens to motorcycles or scooters quite often. Sometimes your vehicle may not be properly positioned at the traffic signal, other times it might be the traffic control device itself.
Governor DeSantis awards St. Petersburg College $7.2M to give students opportunities at high-wage jobs
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference on Wednesday morning to announce that St. Petersburg College will be receiving $7.2 million in funding for their new SMART Tech 4.0 lab. According to the governor, the $7.2 million award includes $3.2 million through the Florida Job Growth...
Central Florida Roaster Otus Coffee Acquired by Jeff’s Bagel Run
Fast-growing Central Florida bagel cafe chain Jeff’s Bagel Run recently acquired its longtime coffee supplier, Otus Coffee. Otus Co-Founders Glen and Jaclyn Turchin declined to disclose the financial terms of the deal, but told DCN that they are continuing to run the coffee roasting operation on a full-time basis.
UCF summer camp introduces kids to photonics
ORLANDO, Fla. – It’s been said that the 21st century is the Age of Light. And that means careers in the engineering fields of optics and photonics are in high demand. The University of Central Florida’s College of Optics and Photonics, or CREOL, is only one of six such engineering programs nationwide. CREOL hosted three week-long summer camps for students in 10th through 12th grade interested in physics and engineering.
Hidden cost of vacation rentals skyrockets property taxes for hundreds of local homeowners
Hundreds of northeast Florida homeowners are taking advantage of the summertime beach living to put rooms up for vacation rentals, but are finding a hidden cost in renting out their place.
Florida denies racial discrimination against FAMU
TALLAHASSEE — Disputing that state policies are discriminatory and rooted in segregation, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to reject a potential class-action lawsuit about issues such as funding and programs at historically Black Florida A&M University. Lawyers in Moody’s office filed an...
Florida Ranked in the Top 12 States with the Best School System
A popular consumer advice website released a report on the best and worst school systems, and Florida ranked among the top 12. According to WalletHub.com’s study, the top states with the best school systems were Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, New Jersey, and Wisconsin. Florida came in at number 11. States with the worst school systems were New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arizona, Alaska, and Louisiana.
Historic Rose Building put on market
A historic building in the Downtown Entertainment District has just been put on the market. The Historic Rose Building was originally built in 1924 and was designed by Murry S. King for Walter Rose, a local developer and future state senator. King had planned for the building to be the base of a 10-story office building, but due to the Great Depression, Rose was forced to abandon those plans. Rose often incorporated his name into his projects, including Rose Isle, Rosemere, and Rosearden neighborhoods, and the rose in the cartouche of the building was another nod to his family.
Bite into your best life when Tacos and Tequila takes over downtown Orlando's Cheyenne Saloon
Bienvenidos, Orlando taco lovers and tequila drinkers, to the food festival you simply can’t miss. Tacos and Tequila takes over Church Street’s Cheyenne Saloon this weekend with food and drink purveyors, live performances and a (friendly) voting competition for the tastiest fare. Local eateries Jimmy Hula’s, Las Carretas and Sami Tacos; beverage vendors Costa Tequila, Cutwater Tequila and Curamia; and DJ BMF and his Phat ’n’ Jazzy Brass Band are just a few of those lined up to keep this fiesta going. Ticket sales benefit historic Milk District venue the Plaza Live.
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