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Rent price hacks could offer break to rising rates
Rent rates in Central Florida are rising quickly. The Orlando area is now the 15th most expensive city in the country, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. However, there are a few hacks that can help keep the rent down.
Suffocated In A Suitcase: The Death Of Jorge Torres Jr.
On February 24th, 2020, Jorge Torres Jr. suffered one of the most horrifying deaths imaginable. The 42-year-old suffocated to death inside a suitcase at his home in Winter Park, Florida. The chilling circumstances of his death are attributed to an alleged drunken game of hide and seek with his girlfriend, Sarah Boone. Boone claims that she passed out, only to wake up and find him unresponsive. However, a video allegedly recorded from her cell phone tells a different story. FOX 35 Orlando Reporter Stephanie Buffamonte lays out the disturbing details of this case. Later, she discusses the legal battles that Boone faces and what listeners can expect as her trial approaches. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com
SOLD: Seminole Towne Center gets new owner, who wants BIG changes
SANFORD, Fla. – In an exclusive interview, the new owner of Seminole Towne Center said he is going to move quickly to revitalize the struggling mall. Felix Reznick said 4th Dimension Properties has big ideas for Sanford property after Kohan Retail Investment Group, which had a controlling interest in Seminole Towne Center, sold the majority stake for an undisclosed amount.
$100 Million Boost for Florida’s Hometown Heroes Program Here In Orlando
Discover Full Details on Expanded Funding for Florida Homebuyers ORLANDO, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — The Hometown Heroes Program in Florida has just received a major boost with an additional $100 million being infused into the program, effective effective July 1, 2024.
Keeping children with autism safe around water
ORLANDO, Fla. – May is National Swim Safety Month and according to the CDC, drowning deaths have surged by an extra 500 per year since 2019. Drowning is the fourth leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum as well. That’s why Thursday’s “Breakfast with Bridgett” featured a discussion about water safety with Katie Pabst, director of clinical operations for northwest Florida at Florida Autism Center, where they specialize in supporting and advocating for children with autism.
'Hot even for Florida natives' as heat wave builds
AccuWeather RealFeel® Temperatures will top 100 degrees Fahrenheit for several hours over many days in central and South Florida. Temperatures have been surging to hot levels even by central and South Florida standards of late, and more is on the way into this weekend, AccuWeather meteorologists say. Temperatures will top the 100-degree Fahrenheit mark across the interior, which is rare because of typically high humidity levels.
National Hurricane Center resumes daily tropical outlooks
ORLANDO, Fl. – Although hurricane season officially kicks off on June 1, the NHC has been issuing outlooks earlier in recent years to account for early activity, a trend that began in 2021. On Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center released its first daily tropical weather outlook, which is issued...
FBI, DHS warn LGBTQ groups of potential terrorist activity during Pride Month
ORLANDO, Fla. – Pride month is just weeks away, with several events on the schedule expected to draw thousands of people. The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are warning the public that those events could be targeted by terrorist activity. LGBTQ organization leaders say they are prioritizing safety...
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