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DeLand Teen, 16, Missing Since Nov. 3 — Sheriff's Office Pleads for Tips

A 16-year-old DeLand girl has been missing for more than a week, and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office is now asking the public for help finding her. Jazmyne Walters left her home on Tuesday, Nov. 3, and has not been seen since. According to a notice posted by the sheriff's...

Deland, FL · 1d
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St. Alban's Church Wins Unanimous OK to Grow Oviedo School to 12th Grade

St. Alban's Church in Seminole County got the green light to grow its small private school all the way through 12th grade, with county commissioners voting unanimously on November 10 to approve the expansion. The decision clears the way for three additional portable classrooms on the church's 9.64-acre campus east of the intersection of Aloma Avenue and State Road 417, even as commissioners opted to keep a 250-student enrollment cap that one board member had pushed to eliminate.

Oviedo, FL · 1d
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Charges dropped for Harmony High student arrested in campus beating, family says he wasn’t there

HARMONY, Fla. – A 14-year-old who was among the 11 students arrested in connection with a widely shared beating outside Harmony High School will not be prosecuted, according to the State Attorney’s Office. The teen, Matthew Mapes, spent 15 days in juvenile detention and was expelled, his family...

Osceola County, FL · 1d
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Seminole County white paper flags $211M funding gap in proposed indoor sports complex

SANFORD, Fla. – The Seminole County Clerk of Court & Comptroller’s Office has released a white paper report prepared by the Seminole County Division of Inspector General examining a proposed $175 million indoor sports complex — and the findings raise significant financial concerns. The report provides an...

Seminole County, FL · 1d
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Lake County prescribed burn could send smoke into Seminole County

Smoke from a prescribed burn in Lake County could drift into northern and western Seminole County on Friday, prompting fire officials to notify residents about its source. The Florida Forest Service’s Withlacoochee Forestry Center announced a 160-acre prescribed burn Nov. 13 in Seminole State Forest, south of Hana Drive and Oka Road. The burn is intended to reduce hazardous fuels. Information about prescribed fires is available through the prescribed burn map . Smoke may be visible across county lines Based on the weather forecast, Seminole County fire officials said nuisance smoke is likely in the county’s northern and western areas. A smoke column may also be visible. The department shared the information after some residents called 911 about the smoke. Officials said the planned burn is in Lake County and that Seminole County Fire Department resources are not assigned to it. Why crews conduct prescribed burns The Florida Forest Service uses prescribed fire to reduce vegetation that can fuel wildfires and help maintain forest habitats. The agency said prescribed burning can also prepare areas for planting by controlling competing vegetation and removing woody debris. Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Seminole County Fire Department cancels recruitment events amid Amendment 3

Fire Chief Matt Kinley says the Seminole County Fire Department remains fully staffed despite recruiting pauses.

Seminole County, FL · 1d

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Florida Classic 2026 Orlando: FAMU Events & HBCU Traditions

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Classic returns to Orlando on Saturday, November 21, bringing Florida A&M University and Bethune-Cookman University together for one of the nation’s most celebrated Historically Black College and University (HBCU) football rivalries. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at Camping World Stadium. Beyond football,...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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City of Orlando recognizes Parramore barbershop for historical significance

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer, District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose and representatives from the Parramore Main Street District attended the unveiling at J Henry's Barber Shop on West Church Street. Owner John Henry said the recognition came as a surprise after more than three decades of...

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, now open at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

SANFORD, Fla. (Nov. 13, 2026) — The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is glowing this holiday season as one of Central Florida’s most beloved traditions returns. The Asian Lantern Festival: Into the Wild, presented by Publix, is now open, dazzling guests with dozens of all-new, hand-constructed lantern displays.

Sanford, FL · 1d

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Florida Woman Escapes Stolen SUV Chase, Only to Get Arrested for Burglary, Police Say

A Florida woman who told police she was trying to get away from the driver of a stolen Toyota Highlander ended up facing a burglary charge of her own after entering a building under construction. ... Read more

Orlando, FL · 1d

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How to Watch UCF Knights vs. Arizona State: TV Channel, Kickoff Time, and Everything You Need To Know

The UCF Knights, one win away from bowl eligibility, are set to welcome the Arizona State Sun Devils, who had to take an unorthodox journey to reach Orlando.

Orlando, FL · 15h

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This Hidden Florida Wildlife Sanctuary Lets You Come Face-to-Face With Rescued Owls and Hawks

Owls that sound a little like monkeys live just minutes from downtown Orlando. Yes, really. The hooting gets surprisingly wild once a pair of them starts chatting. The place started rescuing injured raptors back in 1979. It still treats sick and hurt eagles, hawks, owls, and ospreys today. The ones that can’t return to the wild get a forever home and a job as teachers.

Orlando, FL · 2d

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UCF vs. Arizona State: Kickoff Time, TV Channel and Bowl Eligibility Stakes

ORLANDO, Fla. — Nov. 13, 2026. The UCF Knights return home Saturday, Nov. 14, to face Arizona State in a Big 12 football matchup at Acrisure Bounce House. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Eastern, with national television coverage on ESPN2, according to UCF Athletics.…

Orlando, FL · 1d

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WWII Army tug Tiger returns to Central Florida birthplace

The World War II-era U.S. Army tug Tiger ST-479 has returned to Lake Beresford in DeLand, Fla., as local preservationists work to bring the 82-year-old vessel ashore for permanent display. Volunteers moved the tug to Lake Beresford on Oct. 31, placing it less than 600' from where it was built...

Deland, FL · 1d

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Historic Merrywood Estate Saved From Demolition After Winter Park Commission Vote

After months of uncertainty and the threat of demolition, most of Winter Park’s historic Merrywood estate will be saved. The Winter Park City Commission voted 4-1 on Wednesday, November 11, to approve a compromise allowing the nearly four-acre lakefront property at 1020 Palmer Avenue to be split into two lots while preserving most of the James Gamble Rogers II-designed home.

Winter Park, FL · 1d

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ASU blasts off across the country, faces UCF with bowl eligibility on the line

TEMPE, Ariz. — On April 1, NASA launched the Artemis II mission from Launch Pad 39B at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The Orion spacecraft, carrying four astronauts, reached speeds of up to 17,500 mph as it left Earth’s orbit, then accelerated to about 25,000 mph on its way to the Moon.

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Joey Chestnut brings key lime pie eating contest to Orlando ahead of ASU-UCF game

Two worlds you wouldn’t expect to collide will this weekend, as world-famous competitive eater Joey Chestnut will share the same thunderdome with the Arizona State Sun Devils when they head to Orlando to take on UCF Saturday. Chestnut will host and compete in a key lime pie eating contest...

Orlando, FL · 16h

Orlando Weekly

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Disney subcontractor reaches settlement following alleged labor law violations

A leading third-party restaurant operator at Disney Springs and Epcot, the Patina Group, reached a settlement with the National Labor Relations Board last month in a two-year case involving multiple allegations of federal labor law violations. The case stems from an organizing drive launched in 2024 by workers at five nonunion Patina Group restaurants at […] The post Disney subcontractor reaches settlement following alleged labor law violations appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 1d

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Florida High School Football Playoffs: Oak Ridge Stuns University, 36-13

Oak Ridge upsets University as seven Central Florida teams advance in Florida's inaugural Independent League high school football playoffs.

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Orlando weather: Cool weekend ahead as St. Johns River flooding persists

ORLANDO, Fla. - The brisk northwest breeze behind yesterday's cold front has locked in crystal-clear skies and wiped out the humidity, giving us our biggest taste of fall yet. Grab the sunglasses and enjoy a gorgeous, crisp weekend across the peninsula before a warmer, more unsettled pattern develops early next week.

Orlando, FL · 20h