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Pedestrian killed on Florida Turnpike after being hit by SUV, tractor-trailer
A fatal early-morning crash on the Florida Turnpike that blocked all northbound lanes during the morning rush hour has now been cleared. The crash took place shortly before 3:45 a.m. Aug. 15 on the northbound Turnpike at mile marker 261, which is just north of Interstate 4 in Orlando, according to the Florida...
Groundbreaking for Phase Two of Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve (Aug 23)
Construction of phase two of Tucker Ranch Park and Nature Preserve in Winter Garden will commence next month. The new 25.6-acre amenity (Tucker Ranch Holistic Health, Wellness, Teaching Farm and Family Activity Center) will be carved out of the existing 209-acre park. An onsite groundbreaking ceremony for phase two of the park will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 10 a.m.
24-year-old Belleview woman dies in wreck on County Road 484
BELLEVIEW, FL (352today.com) – Family and friends are grieving the loss of a 24-year-old Belleview woman. Taylor Earnest died in a one-vehicle wreck on Wednesday on County Road 484 (CR 484). The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the accident happened just east of South Magnolia Avenue around 5:15 p.m.
Disney says man can't sue over wife's death because he agreed to Disney+ terms of service
Disney is trying to have a widower's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed and sent to arbitration because the man had signed up for a Disney+ account several years ago. Jeffrey J. Piccolo sued Disney Parks and Resorts in February, months after his wife, Dr. Kanokporn Tangsuan, died after she consumed food containing allergens at a restaurant in Disney World.
The Big Stories: Vance agrees to debate with Walz, and DeSantis speaks in Tampa about abortion
The two candidates for vice president are set to debate each other, and Gov. Ron DeSantis discusses the state's upcoming abortion amendment vote in a speech in Tampa. Vance accepts invitation to debate Walz in October. Ohio Sen. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump's running mate, has accepted an invitation...
SpaceX to launch 2 imaging satellites, Daytona Beach offers grants to improve the look of businesses and Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed
Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. After a high of 97 degrees on Wednesday in Orlando, we're about to find some changes in our weather pattern as a rare summer cold front passes through Central Florida. Get the rest of the forecast here. Check your...
Waste Management Waste Watch Program in Florida
Waste management drivers are also serving as an extra set of eyes and ears for local law enforcement. They’re able to report any suspicious activity they may witness during their routes, thanks to a program started in 2010. During their scheduled route on Marco Island, Emelio Medal and his...
24-year-old Belleview woman dies in wreck on County Road 484
BELLEVIEW, FL (352today.com) – Family and friends are grieving the loss of a 24-year-old Belleview woman. Taylor Earnest died in a one-vehicle wreck on Wednesday on County Road 484 (CR 484). The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) says the accident happened just east of South Magnolia Avenue around 5:15 p.m.
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