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The highest-ranked pizza places in Orlando: report
ORLANDO, Fla. - It seems like there's a pizza place on every corner of Orlando – but which ones are the best?. A recent report from Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated pizza restaurants in Orlando using data from Yelp as of late March that takes into account the number of ratings from diners, and the actual ratings themselves.
Orlando Weather: Pleasant weekend temperatures on the way with high rip current risks
We're off to a pleasant start to our Friday morning in Central Florida! Temperatures are in the 60s as you're stepping outside, so you can leave the jackets and sweatshirts at home. Temperatures will be right on par with our normal highs for late April, with highs in the mid...
4-year-old becomes police officer for a day, arrests pretend suspects
ORLANDO, Fla. (WESH) - A 4-year-old Florida boy who made it through kidney failure is now an honorary police officer, receiving a hero’s welcome to the squad. Working with Make-A-Wish, 4-year-old Officer Stone Hicks packed a whirlwind of crime into a matter of hours Wednesday. The SWAT team delivered his pint-sized uniform, and he was sworn in by the chief.
Ex-deputy linked to fatal carjacking of Homestead woman seeks redemption: ‘I just want my life back’
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy Wednesday who was arrested and relieved of duty after investigators say he inserted himself into a fatal carjacking and shooting case of a Homestead woman is now sharing his side of the story. Francisco Estrella, who is accused...
Theft suspect loads shovels into truck parked in fire lane at Home Depot
A theft suspect was arrested after loading shovels into a truck parked in the fire lane at Home Depot. Lee Curry Cobb, 59, of Orlando entered the store in Lady Lake on Tuesday afternoon and put three DeWalt shovels into a shopping cart, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department.
Sunrail would add millions of new riders with airport, theme park line, report says
A proposed Sunrail line stretching from Disney Springs to the Orlando International Airport would more than triple ridership, even before accounting for tourists, according to preliminary results of an FDOT study released Thursday.
Orange County community fed up with after-school dismissal: ‘A nightmare’
WINTER GARDEN, Fla. - Residents in a Winter Garden community are dealing with high-volume traffic during school arrivals and dismissals. The Lakeshore Preserve community is wedged between two schools that opened within the last few years: Horizon High School and Panther Lake Elementary School. Residents say parents drop off, pick...
Lawsuit: Couple hurt on moving walkway at Universal
A couple from Brevard County is suing Universal Orlando Resort after they claim they were seriously injured on the theme park's moving walkway, according to a lawsuit filed earlier this month. The couple is seeking $50,000.
Adopt-A-Pet: Meet Hercules
Looking to add a furry friend to your family? Meet Hercules, who is up for adoption at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando . He's described as sweet senior . Segment sponsored by Stanley Steemer, who is also covering the cost of the pet adoption fee.
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