Madeira Beach awarded $100k state grant for backflow valves
MADEIRA BEACH, Fla. — The city of Madeira Beach has been awarded a $100,000 matching grant from the…
Orange’s animal services vaccinates, microchips 500 dogs
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Hundreds of pet owners brought their dogs to Barnett Park on Wednesday for Orange…
WestShore Plaza small businesses still open despite sale
TAMPA, Fla. — The future of WestShore Plaza is top of mind for a lot of people, especially…
OCPS passes its 1st AI policy for classroom instruction
ORLANDO, Fla. — Leaders of Orange County Public Schools are putting their first artificial intelligence policy in place…
St. Pete Beach hotel owner toxic mothballs on beach
ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. — The owner of a St. Pete Beach hotel was jailed and is accused…
OCFR chief resigns after budget exchange with commissioners
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe said she was shocked by the resignation of Orange County…
Gatorland’s creative director launches comic book series
ORLANDO, Fla. — A veteran theme park attraction designer is about to show the world his latest passion…
Orange County task force considers TDT funding requests
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County’s Tourist Development Tax Citizen Advisory Task Force is hearing presentations from applicants Wednesday…
Are you registered for your county’s emergency alerts?
Central Florida counties use opt-in alert systems to send public safety information directly to residents, but registration rates…
Tampa Bay veterans react to military testosterone testing
TAMPA, Fla. — The U.S. military is implementing testosterone testing for service members ages 30 and older as…
Savory seared scallops at Pulpo in St. Petersburg
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Scallops with a perfectly fired crust are a specialty for Chef Jason Ruhe. And…
OCFR chief resigns after BCC budget exchange
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County Commissioner Mayra Uribe said she was shocked by the resignation of Orange County…