People aging out of foster care get help thanks to new law
ST PETERSBURG, Fla. — “Yes, in God’s backyard.” That was the push for a bill that recently went…
DeSantis announces 28 Jamaica evacuations
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Saturday he ordered the successful evacuation of 28 Florida residents…
Orange County approves $1.5 million for youth groups
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nonprofit organizations dedicating their services to at-risk kids are receiving thousands of dollars from Orange County.…
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. hosts food drive for Jamaica
TAMPA, Fla. — Hurricane Melissa took dozens of lives and left a trail of destruction in the Caribbean.…
City District Main Street expands two blocks in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. — City District Main Street has expanded its coverage in downtown Orlando, now including two blocks north…
Federal workers seek help with rent as shutdown continues
ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s the first of the month, and rent is due for many families. But with the…
OPD closes Orange Ave. for pedestrian traffic for Halloween
ORLANDO, Fla. — One year after a deadly shooting took two lives and injured seven others, all eyes were…
Hometown Heroes lending program still has cash available
ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s a popular lending program designed to help first-time home buyers get into a house in…
Tampa Bay area nonprofit expands food access for seniors
TAMPA, Fla. — Senior citizens in jeopardy of losing food assistance as a result of the government shutdown have…
Shutdown causes FAA shortages, cancellations/delays at MCO
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando International Airport is back to normal operations after FAA staffing caused delays and cancellations…
Florida’s public universities could soon deny H-1B workers
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging Florida’s public colleges and universities to halt the hiring of…
Orlando City’s Gallese to leave team at end of contract
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando City goalkeeper Pedro Gallese is leaving the club at the end of his contract,…