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A discussion about the upcoming hurricane season
It was 20 years ago that the lull of severe tropical activity in Central Florida was dismissed. Four storms — Charley, Frances, Jeanne, plus Ivan in the Panhandle — woke up new and old Floridians to the threat that hurricanes pose. For many, this was their first experience...
Willie’s Bar-B-Que brings people from all over to a small Florida town
MONTVERDE, Fla. – Willie’s Bar-B-Que has only been a part of Montverde for six years, but it has become a fixture in the small community. Willie Fulmore and his daughter, Tomeka Fulmore-Smith, have spent their lives working with food. Willie Fulmore opened his barbecue restaurant nearly 30 years ago, first setting up shop in Winter Garden.
Missing: Franklin teen may be traveling to Florida, possibly with another person
FRANKLIN, N.C. (WLOS) — Authorities in Western North Carolina are asking the public to be on the lookout for 16-year-old Alexis Rae Dahl from Franklin. The Franklin Police Department says Alexis was last seen on May 14, 2024 and that she may possibly be in the company of Zain Douglas Stottlemyer.
Motorcyclist, 24, killed in hit-and-run crash in Osceola County; troopers seek car
POINCIANA, Fla. - Troopers are searching for a driver who allegedly struck an Orlando motorcyclist and left the scene Sunday night. The Florida Highway Patrol said the hit-and-run crash happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. at Monterey Road and Koa Street in Poinciana. According to FHP, an unknown driver was traveling...
Thinking about solar panels? What you need to know even if you never plan to sell your home
Central Florida realtors and even Florida’s Chief Financial Officer are warning about a new twist in the ongoing debate on rooftop solar panel systems and the true cost vs real benefit. While many homeowners are happy with solar systems, enjoying clean energy generation and largely reduced power bills, others...
Kissimmee hopes to reinvent aging Vine Street corridor
Kissimmee is taking a new approach to help solve a problem that’s not — reinventing the city’s aging, motel-laden corridor. The city is collaborating with the Orlando Economic Partnership (OEP) in a pilot program to breathe new life into Vine Street by attracting larger businesses to the area. The partnership is part of the city’s plan to continue growing despite having only 850 acres of ...
The new prehistoric exhibit bringing history to life outside the Florida Mall
FOX 35's David Martin gave us an inside look at what visitors can expect at the LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Festival. With the use of state-of-the-art animatronics with light art visitors will have a chance to experience these larger-than-life-size prehistoric giants.
Orlando weather: Afternoon showers, storms possible on Monday
ORLANDO, Fla. - Another front will swing through Central Florida on Monday. Most areas will remain dry but a few afternoon showers and storms will be possible, mostly across areas south of Orlando. Thanks to the northerly wind and clouds, highs should remain below 90. On Tuesday, a few isolated...
11-year-old boy accused of shooting, killing aunt in Ocoee charged with homicide
OCOEE, Fla. — ABOVE: Previous coverage. An 11-year-old is facing serious charges after police say he shot and killed his aunt at their Ocoee home on Friday. According to the Ocoee Police Department, the child has been charged with homicide and is currently in custody. Last Friday, police found...
Apopka police searching for bank robber who got away on a bicycle
APOPKA, Fla. — Apopka police are searching for a bank robbery suspect who got away on a bicycle. The armed robbery happened just after noon on Monday at Fifth Third Bank at 1725 S Orange Blossom Trail, according to the Apopka Police Department. The suspect entered the bank and...
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