Seminole County breaks ground on new Fire Station 25
Read full article: Seminole County breaks ground on new Fire Station 25Seminole County officials, firefighters and community partners gathered to break ground on a new Fire Station 25 in Casselberry — a long-awaited replacement for one of the county’s oldest and smallest fire stations.
Lake County Commission turns down development plans for 79 new homes along Log House Road
Read full article: Lake County Commission turns down development plans for 79 new homes along Log House RoadA developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.
Lawsuit seeks an injunction to block historic Hungerford Property deal
Read full article: Lawsuit seeks an injunction to block historic Hungerford Property dealThe Association for the Preservation of the Eatonville Community is suing the Orange County School Board over the sale of the Hungerford School property claiming the board engaged in illegal backroom dealings, which violates Florida's Sunshine Law.
Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The Villages
Read full article: Here’s what to know about the so-called ‘Loofah Code’ in The VillagesIt’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
New Orlando Health mobile clinic brings maternity care to places where its scarce
Read full article: New Orlando Health mobile clinic brings maternity care to places where its scarceA new mobile maternity clinic, launched by Orlando Health Women’s Institute, will begin seeing patients April 1. The clinic aims to bring comprehensive maternal health services directly to pregnant and postpartum women who have a difficult time finding care.
“Puts every settlement at risk”: Large church approved in rural Winter Garden despite pushback
Read full article: “Puts every settlement at risk”: Large church approved in rural Winter Garden despite pushbackAfter extensive debate, a church has received approval to build in the Lake Avalon Rural Settlement
‘Troubling’ video surfaces of Daytona Beach officer during arrest, mayor claims
Read full article: ‘Troubling’ video surfaces of Daytona Beach officer during arrest, mayor claimsDaytona Beach Mayor Derrick Henry took to social media on Friday after a so-called “troubling” video surfaced of an officer during a recent arrest.
Homeowners to get financial aid for costly septic to sewer conversion on opposite side of major road
Read full article: Homeowners to get financial aid for costly septic to sewer conversion on opposite side of major roadA week after your Port St. John Community Correspondent James Sparvero reported that homeowners on one side of Fay Boulevard could have to spend up to $100,000 to connect to the sewer line on the opposite side of the four-lane divided highway, Brevard County just mailed homeowners a new letter that no longer threatens to fine them or restrict services if they don’t make the long connection in the next year.
‘We live here — this is ours:’ Homeowners oppose possible plan to build hundreds of homes in Tomoka Oaks
Read full article: ‘We live here — this is ours:’ Homeowners oppose possible plan to build hundreds of homes in Tomoka OaksHomeowners in a Volusia County neighborhood are speaking out against a request to build hundreds of homes on a closed golf course in their community.
Frustrated residents rally around Winter Garden businesses closed amid buying spree
Read full article: Frustrated residents rally around Winter Garden businesses closed amid buying spreeConcern and frustration are growing in downtown Winter Garden as residents sound the alarm about a wave of small business closures and building sales. In the past year, at least nine buildings in downtown Winter Garden have been sold to different buyers, raising questions about what’s next for the city’s historic core.
Eccleston Elementary School’s closure could lengthen students’ commute, parents fear
Read full article: Eccleston Elementary School’s closure could lengthen students’ commute, parents fearOrange County's Eccleston Elementary is one of seven schools the district is considering shutting down, citing declining enrollment and rising costs. But parents fear their students will now be forced to walk a longer and more dangerous route to their new school if that happens.
‘Absurd:’ Controversy erupts after mayor’s wife gets pulled over in Daytona Beach
Read full article: ‘Absurd:’ Controversy erupts after mayor’s wife gets pulled over in Daytona BeachAfter Daytona Beach Mayor Derrick Hendry raised “concerns” following his wife being pulled over this week, the police chief took to social media to defend his department.
14-year-old arrested after fleeing deputies on e-bike in Orange County neighborhood
Read full article: 14-year-old arrested after fleeing deputies on e-bike in Orange County neighborhoodA 14-year-old boy was arrested in Orange County after deputies said he tried to flee law enforcement on an electric bike — an incident neighbors say highlights an ongoing problem with teens racing e-bikes through their neighborhood.
‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friend
Read full article: ‘Far from over:’ More details come after Marion County teen set on fire by friendAfter a 17-year-old was arrested over setting his friend on fire last month, more details have been revealed in a fundraiser for the victim and his family.
Public safety concerns due to town’s internet down in Astatula
Read full article: Public safety concerns due to town’s internet down in AstatulaThe mayor of Astatula said that up until Friday evening, the town hadn’t been able to properly respond to essential needs due to the internet service being inactive for four days.
Residents to raise more concerns over proposal to let rocket wastewater into Indian River Lagoon
Read full article: Residents to raise more concerns over proposal to let rocket wastewater into Indian River LagoonA concerned community hopes to stop a rocket company’s rocket wastewater from winding up in the Indian River Lagoon.
Daytona Gardens apartments declared nuisance property after repeated police calls
Read full article: Daytona Gardens apartments declared nuisance property after repeated police callsThe city of Daytona Beach has officially declared the Daytona Gardens apartment complex a nuisance property following repeated police responses tied to violent crime.
‘I’m horrified:’ More Merritt Island neighbors speak against proposed LNG plant near homes
Read full article: ‘I’m horrified:’ More Merritt Island neighbors speak against proposed LNG plant near homesA community continues fighting to keep a plant that would make fuel for rockets away from their neighborhood in Merritt Island.
Orange Center Elementary School parents approve charter school
Read full article: Orange Center Elementary School parents approve charter schoolThe votes are in, and the message from parents is loud and clear. Families at Orange Center Elementary have decided to convert the school into a charter school.
Exotic lizards have infested this neighborhood near Orlando. Here’s why that’s a problem
Read full article: Exotic lizards have infested this neighborhood near Orlando. Here’s why that’s a problemAn Orange County community that’s become infested with invasive chameleons may show signs of an even bigger problem.
Zombie homes spark concerns in Orange County community
Read full article: Zombie homes spark concerns in Orange County communityPeople living in West Lakes say they see dozens of homes in their community just like this one. A home that’s boarded up and left to sit for years, unattended. That’s what neighbors call a zombie home.
Raw sewage spills near Lake Orlando after sewer line damaged by contractor
Read full article: Raw sewage spills near Lake Orlando after sewer line damaged by contractorA Central Florida neighborhood is dealing with foul odors and environmental concerns after thousands of gallons of raw sewage spilled into a waterway near Lake Orlando, city officials confirmed.