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Seminole woman fixing stormwater pipe she clogged with concrete, flooding Shadowbay neighbors
The Seminole County homeowner who plugged a stormwater pipe in her backyard with concrete that led to months of flooding in her Shadowbay neighborhood took steps last week toward fixing the problem. But some of Diane Goglas’ neighbors have grown weary waiting for her to act. “It’s been 86 days since Seminole County first ordered her to repair what she purposely destroyed, and she hasn’t ...
Orlando needs to stop targeting the “homeless?!” How can you articulate a law of this magnitude that basically strong arms a helpless person into the wood’s? Instead of trying to fix the problem, you invent another obstacle that only keeps ppl stagnate that are already stagnate? Orlando answer this question; Why the heck are all the shelters near the drugs and crime? I am homeless. You’ll never know how hard it is to climb out of a hole if you’ve never been in that kind of hole…Peace!🙏🤷🙏
Hurricane Milton: Crews lower lakes, clear drains to reduce floods in Orlando area
With Central Florida in the crosshairs of Hurricane Milton, crews are adjusting lake levels, checking storm drains and scooping up debris from last month’s Hurricane Helene, hoping to minimize the risk of floods. Forecasts show parts of the region could see between six and eight inches of rain – though pockets could see more rainfall. In Orlando, city officials have lowered lakes ahead of ...
Florida TGI Fridays Sued For Eviction, Allegedly Owes $65,761.08
If you lived in Florida decades ago, you had access to casual restaurant chains like Bennigan's and Chi Chi's. Those chains have declined, but one restaurant in this genre, TGI Friday's is still around - although I've written about Florida losing three locations in 2024. And now, an Orlando location has been sued for eviction with allegations that it owes over $60,000.
Dog-Friendly Pumpkin Patches in Orlando for a Pawfect Date
Looking for a fall date that's both fun and furry? Look no further than Orlando's dog-friendly pumpkin patches. These charming farms offer a picturesque setting for you and your four-legged friend to enjoy the autumn season together. With plenty of activities for both humans and canines, these pumpkin patches are the perfect destination for a...
Irate Tampa Bay legislator stalls Orlando’s Robinson Street remake
A rebuild of Robinson Street through the heart of Orlando to enhance walking, cycling and adjoining neighborhoods has been pursued by residents since the last century, under design for nearly the past decade and on the cusp of happening in a few months. But the nearly $15 million transformation project, extending two miles from Interstate 4 to the executive airport and meant to slow traffic, ...
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