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Turn lane needed on Millenia Boulevard, Orlando resident says
ORLANDO, Fla. — Orange County is starting work with the city of Orlando to look at backups at a busy intersection in the Millenia area. Armond Dao says driving home from Home Depot or Costco means taking the John Young Parkway, and that’s where he has problems. “There...
All aboard the Auto Train: Amtrak takes riders, cars from Sanford to D.C.
For all the fabled glory and hype surrounding the idea of a great American road trip, there are practical concerns to contend with — from the stress of battling traffic to bathroom stops and breakdowns. One of Amtrak’s non-stop routes aims to satisfy the needs of snowbirds and tourists looking to save hundreds of miles of driving and the headaches of stressful, long hours on the road. The Auto ...
Winter Park High School senior overcomes adversity to graduate at top of class
WINTER PARK, Fla. - A Winter Park High School senior had beaten all odds against him, proving that previous circumstances didn’t determine his future. Graduating at the top of his class, he has set an example for his peers and family. "It definitely is exciting. I’m a first-generation college...
Stellar Seniors: Congratulations, Jonathan Dupre
Jonathan Dupree is graduating from Winter Park High School. His teachers tell us that Jonathan has overcome some of life's biggest and unexpected challenges. Through it all, he has maintained a 4.3 GPA. He is loved by students, friends, teachers and administrators alike. Jonathan will attend UCF in the fall to study digital design.
Orlando to receive over $500M in federal grants for high schoolers and low-income seniors
Orlando is set to receive more than half-a-million dollars that will support programs aimed at helping high schoolers and low-income seniors, according to a recent announcement from Congressman Maxwell Frost.
Orlando weather: Tuesday will be a touch cooler after record temps on Memorial Day
ORLANDO, Fla. - Showers and general thunderstorms will move southward across Central Florida on Tuesday. The activity will start mid-morning around Gainesville and continue until mid-evening around Brevard County. While severe weather is not anticipated, expect occasional downpours, lightning, and gusty winds. Memorial Day was a scorcher across much of...
Trying to find a spot at Orlando International Airport? MCO parking hacks to know
ORLANDO, Fla. – MCO is anticipating Monday will be the busiest day of the Memorial Day holiday weekend at the Orlando International Airport. More than 176,000 passengers are predicted to pass through and that would be yet another record. Since the pandemic, each holiday period at MCO has been...
Shaniqua Rose, Travaris McCurdy head to runoff in Orlando City Council District 5 special election
ORLANDO, Fla. — The city of Orlando District's 5 special election is now down to two candidates. Shaniqua "Shan" Rose and Travaris McCurdy will square off in a runoff election on June 18, after Tuesday's District 5 special election. This after none of the candidates in last week’s special...
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