Florida’s ongoing drought
A drought is when an area goes for a long time without enough rain, leading to dry grounds,…
Deputies search for missing teen in Orlando
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is requesting public assistance to locate 17-year-old Leticia Garcia,…
Goodwill Extends Store Hours to Better Serve Central Florida Community
Goodwill Industries of Central Florida recently expanded store hours at its retail locations in a six-county service service…
Crews fighting brush fire in Cemex Mines area of Clermont, officials say
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Forest Service said on Saturday they are battling a brush fire in…
Orlando Sentinel Foodie Awards: Voting round now open!
Thanks to readers like you, tens of thousands of nominations came in for the 2026 Orlando Sentinel Foodie…
White Castle retreats from plan for location near Epic Universe theme park – Orlando Sentinel
One of the hottest retail sites in Orlando is back on the market after White Castle backed out…
Homebuilder sees uptick in consumer confidence in 2026
While new home starts declined by roughly 7% in 2025, homebuilders in Orlando are starting to see higher…
Ex-Central Florida high school coach held on $500K bond
A South Florida judge ordered a former Central Florida high school football coach to be held in the…
White Castle retreats from plan for location near Epic Universe
One of the hottest retail sites in Orlando is back on the market after White Castle backed out…
Where are license plate readers? Online maps reveal hundreds deployed in Central Florida
LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – As a growing number of municipalities and private entities install automatic license plate readers…
Walmart buys coveted site in Orlando tourism corridor
Walmart has continued its recent buying spree, scooping up prime real estate in the heart of Orlando’s tourism…
Central Florida school districts name Teachers of the Year
Four dedicated teachers, the kind who make extra efforts to include and engage with all their students, won…