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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...
UCF’s Gus and Kristi Malzahn selling Winter Park home and relocating nearby
UCF coach Gus Malzahn and his wife Kristi are looking to downsize their life, so the couple are selling their Winter Park home and moving about a mile into a smaller house. The Malzahn’s purchased a 6-bed, 6-and-a-half-bath home in Via Tuscany in Winter Park in March 2021 after being hired as the Knights football coach in mid-February. The 7,535-square-foot estate featured a gym, butler’s ...
3 injured after van crashes into Altamonte Springs business
ORLANDO, Fla. - Three people were treated for minor injuries after a van slammed into an Altamonte Springs business on Tuesday evening. Emergency responders from Seminole County Fire Rescue were called to 650 Douglas Ave., which houses the health and beauty shop Jeunesse. Around 6:30 p.m., they discovered that the van had crashed through the east exterior wall of the building. Three people were transported to a hospital with minor injuries, and the building sustained moderate damage.
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.
DUI-suspended driver from Colombia jailed after caught at wheel of pickup
A Colombian who was previously convicted of driving under the influence was jailed without bond after he was caught behind the wheel of a pickup. Hernando Camacho Pardo, 36, of Casselberry, was driving a red Ram pickup at 2:22 p.m. Wednesday southbound on U.S. 301 when an officer noticed the vehicle had windows with an “extremely dark tint,” according to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department.
Car crashes into charter bus carrying 11 at Walt Disney World, troopers say
ORLANDO, Fla. - A car crashed into a charter bus carrying 11 people on Walt Disney World Resort property on Wednesday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol. The crash happened just after 12:30 p.m. on World Drive approaching the exit ramp to Epcot Center Drive, troopers said. A Nissan Altima...
$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.
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