‘Traffic will be overwhelming:’ Concerns and debate dominate over Winter Garden development proposal
Read full article: ‘Traffic will be overwhelming:’ Concerns and debate dominate over Winter Garden development proposalA proposed development in Winter Garden is moving closer to approval, but not without opposition from neighbors concerned about increased traffic and changes to the character of their community.
Florida homeowners call for accountability as teen prank videos spread online
Read full article: Florida homeowners call for accountability as teen prank videos spread onlineA growing social media trend involving teens running up to homes, banging or kicking on doors and then fleeing is leaving some Central Florida residents shaken and calling for accountability.
Longwood commissioners advance water rate increase amid resident concerns
Read full article: Longwood commissioners advance water rate increase amid resident concernsLongwood commissioners approved the first reading of a proposed water rate increase Monday night, drawing strong opposition from residents concerned about rising monthly utility costs.
Teen takeover turns annual Orange County family event chaotic
Read full article: Teen takeover turns annual Orange County family event chaoticAn annual Orange County community event meant to bring families together turned chaotic Saturday after what organizers described as a “teen takeover” promoted on social media.
Orlando venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ detained on immigration hold
Read full article: Orlando venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ detained on immigration holdOrlando’s music community is rallying around Uncle Lou’s owner “Uncle Lou” Arguello after he was detained on an ICE hold at the Orange County Jail with no charges listed, according to state records.
Neighbors push for safety changes at Orlando intersection after traffic study camera appears
Read full article: Neighbors push for safety changes at Orlando intersection after traffic study camera appearsNeighbors say speeding drivers and cut-through traffic have made the area dangerous for pedestrians, especially families and children walking to nearby schools.
New data shows Silver Star and Hiawassee among Pine Hills crash hotspots
Read full article: New data shows Silver Star and Hiawassee among Pine Hills crash hotspotsNeighbors met to call for roadway and pedestrian improvements after an Orange County study detailed crash trends on Silver Star Road and Hiawassee Road.
Pine Hills residents weigh in on redevelopment ideas at Orange County meetings
Read full article: Pine Hills residents weigh in on redevelopment ideas at Orange County meetingsOrange County is hosting a series of Pine Hills meetings where residents can share ideas — from new businesses and safety improvements to major development concepts — with a first draft master plan expected as early as this summer.
‘Going to get that b****!’ Deltona commissioner accused of battery over patting colleague on shoulder
Read full article: ‘Going to get that b****!’ Deltona commissioner accused of battery over patting colleague on shoulderA Deltona city commissioner is now facing an accusation of battery after she patted a fellow commissioner on the shoulder this week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
WOW! drops subcontractor, promises new oversight after repeated Longwood water main breaks
Read full article: WOW! drops subcontractor, promises new oversight after repeated Longwood water main breaksAfter News 6 reached out directly, a WOW! spokesperson confirmed that the company would no longer be working with the subcontractor and outlined what other changes they would be making to prevent future incidents.
‘They use it like a raceway:’ DeBary residents demand safer streets
Read full article: ‘They use it like a raceway:’ DeBary residents demand safer streetsResidents along Azalea Drive in DeBary are calling for safety improvements, saying ongoing speeding and reckless driving have made the roadway increasingly dangerous for both drivers and pedestrians.
Neighbors alarmed by messages painted across Horizon West home
Read full article: Neighbors alarmed by messages painted across Horizon West homeNeighbors off Emerald Berry Drive say they’ve repeatedly contacted authorities and their HOA about a spray-painted home, and the sheriff's office says its Behavioral Response Unit will follow up to offer help and resources.
Altamonte Springs woman arrested after feces vandalism incidents in Spring Oaks neighborhood
Read full article: Altamonte Springs woman arrested after feces vandalism incidents in Spring Oaks neighborhoodA 50-year-old Altamonte Springs woman faces a criminal mischief charge after police say she defaced a neighbor’s vehicle with human feces.
‘I don’t have confidence it won’t happen again:’ Longwood takes action as fiber optic installation damages utilities
Read full article: ‘I don’t have confidence it won’t happen again:’ Longwood takes action as fiber optic installation damages utilitiesThe city of Longwood is grappling with a growing number of underground utility strikes tied to fiber optic installation work — and one neighborhood is living with the consequences while city leaders are asking tough questions about what comes next.
Man seen being punched in the head by Daytona Beach police officer will face no charges
Read full article: Man seen being punched in the head by Daytona Beach police officer will face no chargesProsecutors will not file charges against a man seen in a video being punched in the head by a Daytona Beach police officer during an arrest last month.
Daytona Beach City Commission tables contentious vote on city manager contract
Read full article: Daytona Beach City Commission tables contentious vote on city manager contractThe fate of Daytona Beach’s city manager remains up in the air after the city commission did not vote on whether to renew his contract or not. Instead, in a split vote, they decided to table it.
Neighbors weigh in on 408 roadwork projects near Camping World Stadium
Read full article: Neighbors weigh in on 408 roadwork projects near Camping World StadiumThe Central Florida Expressway Authority is launching a major project to widen State Road 408 near Camping World Stadium, aiming to ease traffic congestion by adding an eastbound lane and reworking ramps around the Tampa Avenue interchange.
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