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Here are the 20 most miserable places in Orlando
Orlandoans harbour a fiery passion for this city unlike any other, but that also means we have some strong opinions about what we don't like. There's no denying that in the vast amount of positives about the City Beautiful, there are some not-so fun situations we find ourselves in. From...
Sarah Boone, searching for 9th attorney, represents herself at hearing
Ashley Benefield continues her direct testimony in The 'Black Swan' Murder Trial as she recalls the relationship with her husband, Doug leading up to his death. (7/26/24) Fore more crime and trial news coverage, visit Court TV
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.
Central Florida Cities Actively Working To Keep Disney World Cast Members Homeless
Last year, when the union representing Walt Disney World cast members fought for and got a raise, it was a significant victory. However, the union could not have foreseen the explosion in the cost of living in Central Florida, which has essentially voided that raise. Despite that, there were signs...
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...
River otter removed from Lake Eola Park following swan deaths
ORLANDO, Fla. – A river otter was removed from a downtown Orlando park after recent wildlife deaths, city officials say. On July 1, city officials contacted Florida Fish and Wildlife’s Assistance Program for solutions to prevent potential wildlife conflict after a river otter was spotted at Lake Eola Park.
'A natural leader with a heart of gold': Air Force Enlisted Village resident is top volunteer
SHALIMAR — An Air Force Enlisted Village resident was named LeadingAge Southeast Volunteer of the Year at an annual LeadingAge convention earlier this month in Orlando. According to a news release, Helga Howard moved into the Bob Hope Village in 2016 and took on any project needed to help residents and the facility...
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
Winter Park Temporarily Closes Dinky Dock Park Swimming Due to Elevated Bacterial Levels
The City of Winter Park has shut down swimming activities at the local beach due to heightened bacterial levels that have raised health and safety red flags. According to an X post by the City of Winter Park, this is a temporary closure and updates will be provided as soon as the water quality is deemed safe.
Orlando-area city leaders blast proposed county growth controls
Mayors or attorneys representing most Orange County cities and towns declared their opposition Thursday to a pair of proposed ballot measures imposing new restrictions on development, drawing battle lines with county leaders over how the region should grow. Their objections took the form of a sharply-worded letter to Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, signed by local officials including ...
Orlando Fire Museum to reopen to public after storm damage repairs
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum is reopening Saturday, about three months after it closed to repair water damage caused by Hurricane Nicole in 2022. Hurricane Nicole caused water damage to the Randall R. Tuten Orlando Fire Museum in 2022. It had to shut its...
Windermere reviews updated Town Hall renovation plan
The Windermere Town Council met to discuss proposed updates made to the Town Hall renovation plan at a virtual workshop Wednesday, July 17. Public Works Director Tonya Elliott-Moore said at the Town Council workshop Feb. 12, staff received feedback to revise the plan. “Specifically, we were asked to remove the...
Developing Story: Deputy Chief Wil Sanchez to take over as Interim Apopka Fire Chief
On July 17th, Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announced his retirement in an email to the Apopka Fire Department. "After several months of thinking, praying, and many thoughtful discussions with my wife and family, I am writing to inform all of you of my decision to retire from my position as Fire Chief of the Apopka Fire Department, effective October 31st, 2024," he wrote in the email.
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