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17-year-old driver drags, kills Altamonte Springs man collecting trash, FHP says
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – A 57-year-old Altamonte Springs man was struck by an SUV and dragged beneath the vehicle while he was collecting bags of garbage at an apartment complex in Seminole County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The fatal crash occurred around 9:20 p.m. Tuesday in the...
FWC: Drowning victim identified in Lake Minneola drowning
CLERMONT — The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has identified the man who drowned May 13 when he and another person jumped from a boat to go swimming. David Arenas, 64, of Clermont, was with four other people on a 19-foot Bayliner on Lake Minneola at 3 p.m. when he and the other person decided to go swimming. ...
Forestbrooke home tops Ocoee sales from May 6 to 12
A Forestbrooke home topped all Ocoee residential real-estate transactions from May 6 to 12. The home at 3484 Big Eagle Drive, Ocoee, sold May 8, for $950,000. Built in 1936, it has four bedrooms, four baths, two half-baths and 3,120 square feet of living area. Days on market: 36. The sellers were represented by Kristin McLaughlin, Optima Real Estate.
Crazy burgers meet classic movies at Gigglewaters
You won't want to sneak food into this Safety Harbor movie theater.State of screen: Their love of movies inspired Rachel and Richard Wilson to open a dinner theater in 2018.But Gigglewaters' gourmet American cuisine and craft cocktails are the real stars of the show.The vibe: The speakeasy theme ("Gigglewater" was the code word to get a strong drink during prohibition) calls back to the 1920s and stays true to the city's spirit of upcycled decor.The bar is carved from the dancefloor of the historic Belleview-Biltmore Hotel, and its ceiling is lined with the hotel's tin panels.Best bites: The menu is...
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...
'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.
Orlando woman arrested in Turks and Caicos after 2 bullets found in luggage, police say
PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos – Two bullets found in luggage at an airport in the Turks and Caicos led to an Orlando woman’s arrest this week, police say. Sharitta Grier, 45, was arrested on Monday at the Howard Hamilton International Airport in Providenciales, after police say two rounds of ammunition were found during a routine luggage search.
Orlando weather live updates: Severe thunderstorm watch for Central Florida amid severe storm threat
The tornado watch issued earlier Wednesday morning for several counties in Central Florida has expired. There is a severe thunderstorm watch until 5 p.m. for much of Central Florida: Brevard County, Lake County, Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, and Volusia County. Weather threats: Strong to severe storms with damaging...
Winter Garden teens invited to summer kickoff event
West Orange County area teens are invited to a summer kickoff event hosted by the Save Our Students initiative. The program, which started in 2023, includes a series of summer weekend activities for at-risk youth. The Winter Garden event will include activities for teens ages 13-18, such as basketball and...
AdventHealth University dean of nursing arrested, facing charges of embezzlement
AdventHealth University’s dean of nursing is facing charges of embezzlement and is accused of misappropriating over $400,000 at a former university where she served as a dean of nursing. Laura Jean Fero, 54 of Apopka, faces six felony charges of theft by swindle, according to court records. She was...
Ocoee Police Department rolls out picnic blanket for annual celebration
The Ocoee Police Department will host its annual Community Picnic this weekend. The department’s Community Picnic will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at Vignetti Park 1910 Adair St, Ocoee. The picnic will feature food, games, bounce houses and more. Kids will have a...
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