1 South Florida restaurant shut: Fly lands on inspector, live roaches found under grills
A South Florida taco spot was forced to temporarily shut after an inspection revealed flies landing on raw…
Orange school board sends special schools tax to ballot
A divided Orange County School Board agreed Tuesday to again put its special property tax to voters in…
Helmet rules likely for Orange teens on e-bikes, e-scooters
Spurred by a teen’s death, Orange County commissioners expect to impose new rules on young riders of battery-driven…
Orlando cop suspended 18 days for botched deadly chase
The Orlando police officer whose improper high-speed vehicle chase last year led to the death of a homeless…
Madame Tussauds Orlando adds Vini Jr. wax figure
Brazilian soccer superstar Vinicius Jr. is now represented with a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Orlando attraction on…
Drought could dampen July 4 fireworks in Florida – Orlando Sentinel
TALLAHASSEE — Floridians could be advised to celebrate the nation’s upcoming 250th anniversary without fireworks if heavy, ground-soaking…
Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins this summer. What to know.
State officials on Tuesday announced plans for this year’s Florida Python Challenge, an event aimed at raising awareness…
Orange schools to launch baseball, softball academy
Orange County Public Schools plans to launch a “microschool” in August for elementary school students passionate about baseball…
Walt Disney World: Joe Schott to be new president in July
Joe Schott, a 40-year veteran cast member and longtime executive at Walt Disney Co., will be the next…
Florida’s election law has Dems fearing DeSantis appointment
An obscure change in Florida’s resign-to-run law has created a peculiar choice for a pair of Democratic county…
Dominion Energy to merge with Florida-based NextEra Energy
Richmond-based Dominion Energy, the leading provider of electricity in Hampton Roads, is set to be acquired by Florida-based…
Florida gas prices decline as millions prepare for Memorial Day travel – Orlando Sentinel
Florida gas prices fell 20 cents last week. As of Sunday, the state average for a gallon or…