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Erin Bock and her Australian Labradoodle, Winston, are volunteers at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Lake Nona.

For people here in Florida, the war in Ukraine can feel like it is a world away. But for one University of Central Florida student, it has been her reality daily.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. What is arguably Orlando’s most anticipated development is set to take an important step forward this week, as The Walt Disney Co.’s new 60-acre Lake Nona campus will go before the city’s development review committee March 9. If the request is approved, next steps include submitting an official site plan, along with elevations, signage and landscaping plans for the city’s appearance review board. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Video: UCF receives $10 million donation for Lake Nona nursing program (University of Central Florida)©2023 Cox Media Group

The Orlando Police Dept. is trying to find out if there is any action they can take regarding antisemitic activity this weekend in the Lake Nona area.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The Orlando Utilities Commission is seeking bids for a construction manager at-risk for a new estimated $100 million project in Lake Nona. Read: 2 tractor trailers, 4 other vehicles involved in double fatal crash on Florida’s TurnpikeThe utility has proposed a water treatment plant located near Orlando International Airport off of Lake Nona Gateway Road. OUC started the facility as a water treatment plant in 2001, but stopped using it for that purpose in 2006 after attempts to improve the quality of the raw water at the site led to a lack of sustainable supply there. Video: OUC Electric Vehicle Accessibility Video: OUC Electric Vehicle Accessibility©2023 Cox Media Group

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This Valentine’s Day, there was plenty of love to go around at the UCF Lake Nona Medical Center — puppy love that is.

At the Orlando VA Hospital, veterans can be transported to outer space, swim with dolphins or learn how to play a new instrument through virtual reality goggles.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. A first look at the site plans for The Walt Disney Co.’s future 60-acre Lake Nona campus made available to Orlando Business Journal reveals an outline for how one of the region’s most anticipated real estate projects will take shape. Read: ‘Beyond shocked’: Brevard County teacher accused of trying to meet up with student for sexWhy this matters: Disney’s to-be-built Lake Nona campus is expected be built by 2026 and to be a significant economic driver for the region, as it will add at least another 2,000 jobs in Central Florida, including some Disney workers moving here from California. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. Video: Disney World brings back two character attractions (WFTV)©2022 Cox Media Group

ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Brooke Henderson sets a goal of winning multiple LPGA Tour titles at the outset of each season. Henderson was dominant throughout and delivered a 2-under 70 on Sunday at Lake Nona to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the season-opening Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Sunday marked her 16th consecutive round under par on the LPGA dating to 2022, and her 16th consecutive score under par in this tournament. Henderson was patient on Sunday, doing most of her damage on Lake Nona’s par 5s, making birdies on three of them. 1 Lydia Ko skipped the tournament after getting married, made only three birdies and settled for fourth for a second consecutive year.

Brooke Henderson is off to a flying start in the new LPGA Tour season.

ORLANDO, Fla. — (AP) — Brooke Henderson went from complete control of her game for two days to having to scratch out a good score Saturday. Henderson was up for the fight and moved to 14-under 202 in the LPGA Tour season opener at Lake Nona. The Canadian will take a three-shot lead over Nelly Korda (68) and Nasa Hataoka of Japan (66) into the final round. “That putt on 16 was a huge help,” said Henderson, who is chasing her 13th LPGA victory. Fish (117 points), the 2021 champion, opened a huge lead over military veteran Chad Pfeifer (103), former NHL standout Jeremy Roenick (103) and Lake Nona resident and LPGA great Annika Sorenstam (102).

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. There are some new restaurants across the Lake Nona area for locals to check out now and later this year. The new eateries include:Gators Dockside at 11621 Narcoossee Road: This homegrown restaurant brand opened its 26th location on Dec. 30. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Video: Brazil’s ex-president hospitalized in Central Florida during the country’s political riots While his country faces political turmoil, Brazil’s former president is hospitalized in Central Florida.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is remaining quiet about what caused an hours-long lockdown at a Veterans Affairs hospital in Orlando’s Lake Nona neighborhood.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lake Nona’s Oh, What Fun! Holiday Festival highlighted the start of the Hanukkah season Sunday night. Students from the Lake Nona Hebrew School of the Arts also got to perform for an audience. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Lake Nona Oh, What Fun! Festival (Lake Nona)Read: 9 Things to know about ChanukahThe event continues tonight until 10 p.m.Those who want to celebrate the holiday season can enjoy the Oh, What Fun!

Lake Nona will host its third annual “Menorah Lighting and Chanukah Celebration” Sunday to commemorate the first night of the holiday.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Lake Nona’s annual holiday festival kicks off on Wednesday. Holiday Festival starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday and runs through Dec. 24. The event features a winter cottage, a holiday market featuring local vendors and artisans, holiday desserts, and performances from professionals and local school groups. Visitors can also find a tree to take home at the Peppermint Forest Christmas tree lot, and enjoy festive food and drink options at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Read: Disney CEO discusses hiring freeze, Lake Nona plans at town hallYou can click here to learn more about the event.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Community members are taking a harder look at measures to prevent the deaths of children after a second Central Florida boy drowned in a pond near his home in two weeks. Five-year-old Aaron Peña’s body was pulled from a retention pond after a 12-hour search near his Lake Nona house Wednesday and Thursday. Researchers have found children with autism are 160 times more likely to drown than the general pediatric population. READ: Boy, 5, with autism found dead in pond near his home in Orange County“It’s soothing,” Champion Autism Network Executive Director Becky Large said. Not all children with autism are habitual wanderers, she said, but it’s a major source of stress for parents of those that are.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A community is remembering a missing 5-year-old nonverbal boy with autism, who was found dead by search crews overnight in a pond near his Lake Nona home. On Thanksgiving, friends and family came together to remember the boy during a vigil near his home. READ: Boy, 5, with autism found dead in pond near his home in Orange CountyThe tragedy mirrors a similar situation that happened less than a week ago in Winter Springs. READ: Missing 3-year-old Winter Springs boy found dead, deputies sayDeputies said he had autism and likely wandered outside and drowned. Photos: Boy, 5, with autism found dead in pond near his home in Orange CountyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 15 Boy, 5, with autism found dead in pond near his home in Orange CountyVideo: Boy, 5, with autism found dead in pond near his home in Orange County An Orange County family is grieving the tragic death of their son on Thanksgiving.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Philadelphia-based biotech firm Amicus Therapeutics has sold vacant land in Orlando’s Lake Nona previously slated for a large facility that was expected to create hundreds of local high-wage jobs. Those plans later were scaled back to a 30,000- to 50,000-square-foot building with 100 jobs. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Video: Parents in Lake Nona’s Eagle Creek community frustrated over school rezoning plans People living in Lake Nona’s Eagle Creek community are upset about proposed plans to rezone their neighborhood to a new middle school.

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Laggarius Marshell ran for 273 yards and three touchdowns and Boone beat Lake Nona 48-21 Tuesday night to capture the 4M, District Four crown. The Braves led 41-0 at the half and never looked back. Marshell ran for all three of his scores in the first half. Boone (5-3, 3-0) visits Oak Ridge on October 28. Lake Nona (3-5, 2-2) visits Winter Haven on October 28.

Storm debris pickup operations will soon begin in Osceola County after some areas were flooded so badly from Hurricane Ian that they could not be reached until now.

ORLANDO, Fla. — People living in Lake Nona’s Eagle Creek community are upset about proposed plans to rezone their neighborhood to a new middle school. Eagle Creek is directly across the street from Lake Nona Middle School, but proposals on the table would have students in the community go farther away to a new school. For Eagle Creek resident Jeffrey Banks, part of what he likes is a sense of community tied to his children’s school. Read: OCPS announces Hurricane Ian makeup daysIt’s one of the reasons he bought a home here and he hopes to continue that at nearby Lake Nona Middle School, where he’s currently zoned. They said Eagle Creek students would have to cross Narcoossee Road for either school, while students in neighborhoods northwest of Lake Nona Middle School don’t have to cross the busy road if they stay zoned for Lake Nona Middle.

LAKE NONA, Fla. — A Central Florida company is paving the way to put autonomous shuttles on the roads across the country. Beep has operated in Lake Nona since 2019, and now it’s expanding services even more. The self-driving shuttle is redefining the concept of transportation. Read: 9 things to do for the first fall weekend of the yearThe company is celebrating three years since starting operations. Read: 9 ways to celebrate fall in Central FloridaEven though the shuttle drives itself, you are never alone when riding with Beep.

Lake Nona will be the place to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Orlando police confirmed to News 6 they have increased patrols in the Laureate Park area of Lake Nona after an incident Sunday in which police said a woman was threatened with rape.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando police are looking for the man who threatened a woman in the Lake Nona area. Watch: Driver in stolen RV found dead after standoff with deputies on US-27 in Lake CountyOfficers released surveillance video showing the man and his car after he approached the woman early Sunday. Police said the man threatened to attack the woman as she was walking in the Laureate Park community. The woman said the man asked for her number, and when she refused, he threatened to rape her. According to law enforcement, the man is about 5 feet 9 inches, in his 20s and has curly hair and brown eyes.

A Lake Nona High School senior was awarded a big honor over the summer.

Pet Paradise is expanding to 50 locations as demand for resort-like destinations for dogs and cats grow among pet owners.

You could win a two-night, VIP stay for your furry friends at Pet Paradise.

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill is looking to help some lucky students get ready for back-to-school with free custom sneakers at the chain's Lake Nona location.

Video: Central Florida fallen veterans honored during ‘final mile’ ceremony A “final mile” ceremony was conducted for two local veterans this week at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)LAKE NONA, Fla. — A “final mile” ceremony was conducted for two local veterans this week at the Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona. EXPLAINER: How health care for vets became fight in CongressThe “final mile” ceremony happens when a fallen veteran has not been claimed by their family. Photos: Central Florida fallen veterans honored during ‘final mile’ ceremonyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Central Florida fallen veterans honored during ‘final mile’ ceremonyOrganizers said the “final mile” ceremony is a way to make sure the veterans receive the final salute and honor they deserve. We stand with you, we remember you.”READ: Florida offers ‘Don’t Tread On Me’ license plate to benefit veteransThe fallen veterans have since been taken to the Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, where they will be laid to rest.

Orlando police have identified the family of five killed in a murder-suicide inside a Lake Nona home.

Family of 5 found dead in apparent murder-suicide, Orlando police say (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — The news that five people, including two little girls, were found dead inside a home in Lake Nona’s Lake District has neighbors on edge. “Being here in this neighborhood, you feel touched by it,” Jenny Conliffe said. Neighbor Justin Rossilini said the family had moved into the neighborhood only a couple of months ago. Like I said, they’ve only been there for two months.”Read: Family of 5 found dead in apparent murder-suicide, Orlando police sayHeather Collins said she had no idea that anything had happened until they saw officers outside the home. Detectives have not identified the family and said the investigation is active and ongoing.

Three adults and two children are dead after a murder-suicide inside a Lake Nona home, according to Orlando police.

Check out the Sonic Prep Player of the Week featuring Harry Michalowski from Lake Nona High School.

It's never too soon to get in the spooky spirit.

Walt Disney World to redesign Magnolia Golf Course over the summerORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course will undergo an extensive redesign over the summer. Walt Disney World announced Magnolia will reopen later this year after all 18 greens are enhanced and holes 14 through 17 are reconfigured. Disney officials said this project will be the “most extensive redesign ever” for the golf course. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Walt Disney World to redesign Magnolia Golf Course over the summerThe work to revamp Magnolia is part of the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World Resort. WATCH: Disney’s newest cruise ship, the Disney Wish, arrives at Port Canaveral“We’ve assembled an incredible team that is devoted to creating the best possible experience for our guests from around the globe who travel here for a championship-caliber golf vacation,” said Bruce Gerlander, general manager of Arnold Palmer Golf Management, which operates the Walt Disney World golf courses.

A large police presence is seen near a lake in Orange County.

Disney is pushing its plans to move employees to Lake Nona to 2026. The company announced the new date this week, citing delays in construction...

Following reports last year that The Walt Disney Company plans to move at least 2,000 workers from California to Florida, the company announced the plans would be delayed.

Video: Disney confirms plans to build campus in Lake Nona, relocate 2K jobs here (Christy Turner, WFTV.com)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Disney said construction on its Lake Nona campus won’t be complete until 2026, two years later than expected, according to reports. About 2,000 jobs are slated to move from California to Orlando’s Lake Nona community. The Disney campus will be home to imagineers and other professionals, and the jobs will pay on average $120,000 annually. “Therefore, where possible, we are aligning the relocation period with the campus completion.”READ: Disney confirms plans to build campus in Lake Nona, relocate 2K jobs hereTavistock Development Company is in charge of construction on the Lake Nona campus. Channel 9 reported this week that the president of Tavistock said by building in Lake Nona, Disney will become part of the smart city where cutting-edge ideas turn into realities.

Chris Christie, the former New Jersey governor & onetime confidant of Donald Trump, called out the former president over a fight regarding political endorsements.

A new hotel in Orlando is offering the latest in cutting-edge technology, making it a leader in the wellness, technology and hospitality industries.

LAKE NONA, Fla. — The group Concerned Veterans of America for Central Florida linked up with local veterans and activists Friday for a rally at the Lake Nona VA medical facility. READ: Department of Veterans Affairs calls for modernization of Orlando-area facilitiesThey want to raise awareness of what they call scandals the VA has had with mismanagement of patients’ scheduling. The groups said delayed care has ended in tragedy for many veterans. Photos: Veterans group rallies against alleged ‘mismanagement’ at Orlando VA facilityExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 7 Veterans group rallies against alleged ‘mismanagement’ at Orlando VA facilityGroup leaders requested documents and looked through publicly available records, which they said suggest problems with VA wait-time numbers nationwide. WATCH: Veterans honored at ‘Hot Rods for Heroes’ event in OviedoThe group said it has obtained documents that provide more of the story of how the VA is putting up additional obstacles to keep veterans out of community care and in the VA system.

A Lake Nona woman is recovering from a concussion after she said a piece of debris fell from Interstate 4 and hit her in the head last Tuesday.

A tennis player who trained at the U.S. Tennis Association’s Orlando campus in 2018 has filed a lawsuit against the organization.

Madame Tussauds Orlando’s newest wax figure is one you’re not going to want to say “Thank You, Next” to.

A semi crash is under investigation along State Road 417. The crash happened on the southbound State Road 417 lanes in the Lake Nona area. READ: 40 Starlink satellites launched from Space Coast to reenter atmosphere following geomagnetic stormThe right lane is blocked while troopers investigate what happened. Channel 9 traffic anchor Alexa Lorenzo is monitoring the crash on Eyewitness News This Morning. Semi crash along State Road 417 (WFTV.com News Staff)Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A fatal crash has Narcoossee Road shut down in Lake Nona.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Troopers responded to a deadly crash near the Eagle Creek community in Lake Nona early Monday. Investigators shut down a stretch of Narcoossee Road near Tavistock Lakes Boulevard shortly after 2:30 a.m.READ: Police search for gunman after deadly overnight shooting at Orlando nightclubAs of 6 a.m., Narcoossee Road was closed in both directions for approximately a half-mile near the crash site, according to a WFTV crew on scene. Investigators have not said who died or what may have led to the crash, which appears to be in an active construction zone. READ: Argument in checkout line leads to fatal shooting at Publix in FloridaWFTV has reached out for to the Florida Highway Patrol for an update on when the roadway might reopen. Watch Eyewitness News and follow WFTV.com for updates on this developing story.

BOCA RATON, Fla. — (AP) — A week-and-a-half into the 2022 LPGA Tour season, Danielle Kang has a new home. A winner in the season opener in Orlando last week, Kang birdied her final two holes Friday for a 4-under 68 to catch good friend Lydia Ko (70) in the Gainbridge LPGA at Boca Rico. Ko, at 24 already a 16-time winner on the tour, considered her day to be a grind from start to finish. Until breaking through at Lake Nona last week, Kang had gone 17 months without winning. “It’s not just about today or tomorrow or this week or last week,” Kang said.

Louisiana-based chicken tender chain Raising Cane's has made no secret of their plans to mount an offensive into Zaxby's and PDQ-held territory. They shared that...

The start of 2022 has been a continuation of the monster season she put together a year ago. Her older sister and the defending champion, 28-year-old Jessica Korda, is two shots back. Nelly Korda is accustomed to success at Lake Nona, where 11 months ago she captured the Gainbridge LPGA, which has moved venues this season. Korda has played six competitive rounds at the course and never shot worse than 69. Nelly Korda hit a few loose shots, but her good stuff was very good.

Nelly Korda says she didn't have much of an offseason break and it shows.

A Lake Nona High School student found a stray bullet in a locker room on campus Thursday, according to a representative with Seminole County Public Schools.

Ring in the Year of the Tiger at Lake Nona’s first-ever Lunar New Year celebration. The celebration of the new year will take place on...

Sandra Shorter started her baking career in a quest to find the "perfect cake."

The Naked Cupcake is getting ready to open its first brick-and-mortar bakery in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood.

Cheerleading took over the Orange County Convention Center this week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando City Commissions will announce that the city’s venues, including the Amway Center and Camping World Stadium, will get a $10 million grant. The grant will help the venues off set losses during the pandemic. During the meeting, city leaders will also discuss new scooter rules and building a new fire station and park in Lake Nona. READ: City leaders to vote on building new fire station, park in Lake NonaChannel 9 will monitor the meeting. READ: New scooter rules up for vote in OrlandoClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Leaders are expected to vote on a new fire station and park to be built in Lake Nona during the city of Orlando’s next meeting. If approved, the fire station and park will be built in the Poitras residential development. The park will be located on the west side of the proposed elementary school along the south side of the main east-west connector road in the Poitras development. READ: Coronavirus: COVID-19 outbreak aboard NOLA-based Norwegian Cruise Line ship sickens at least 10The meeting will be held on Monday at 2 p.m.READ: Gas prices under $3 a gallon are in sight, AAA saysClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash in the Lake Nona area on Wednesday night, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Walt Disney World announced in July its plans to relocate 2,000 of its employees from California to Lake Nona and two realtors in Central Florida say some Disney employees are already moving to the Sunshine State.

Beep First Responder Training First Responders training on autonomous shuttles (WFTV)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Autonomous shuttle service Beep conducted first responder training on two types of self-driving shuttles in Orlando on Tuesday. For the first time in Orlando, first responders received training on two different types of autonomous shuttles as Beep and Lake Nona add a new platform to the community. The company also said it has trained its 300th first responder. Lake Nona’s autonomous shuttles are part of a larger transportation initiative called “Move Nona,” designed to create a seamless, efficient mobility network throughout the community by providing a variety of ways to get around, from walking to riding and biking. READ: 9-foot gator removed from NC neighborhood on ‘leash’ after unauthorized strollBeep First Responder Training First Responders training on autonomous shuttles (WFTV)READ: Lost hiker ignored rescuers’ phone calls because number was unrecognized, Colorado officials sayClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Yet another deal is in the works between Walt Disney Co. -- Central Florida’s biggest employer -- and Lake Nona developer Tavistock. Read: First look: 4 Rivers announces new Orlando locationBurbank, California-based Disney is in talks with Tavistock Development Co. to develop an age-restricted community as part of the roughly 27,000-acre Sunbridge development near southeast Orlando’s Lake Nona community, the Orlando Business Journal has learned. More details on the size, scope and construction timeline for Disney and Tavistock’s age-restricted community wasn’t known. Read: Disney confirms plans to build campus in Lake Nona, relocate 2K jobs hereRepresentatives with Disney and Tavistock weren’t available for comment.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. Tabla Indian Cuisine has its eyes on further expansion in metro Orlando. Tabla is targeting a tentative opening in October for the leased space in Lake Nona Landing, co-owner Nora Jain told Orlando Business Journal. Click here to read Ryan Lynch’s full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Read: Deputies: One person dead after plane crashes into Marion County lakeSee a map of the Lake Nona site below:Cox Media Group

Disney stands to benefit from more than a half billion dollars in tax breaks for building a new regional campus in central Florida.

When Bob Chapek took over as Disney’s CEO last year, many questioned how he planned to make his mark after his two predecessors completely revolutionized...

Many are wondering where Disney workers relocating from California to Lake Nona will live.

Disney is far from the first to cultivate a larger presence in Florida after firms from Wall Street to Silicon Valley flocked there amid the pandemic.

Business owners are excited to see the area continue to grow after hearing news that Disney plans to relocate thousands of its workers from California to Central Florida.

On Thursday, Disney confirmed the long-bubbling rumors that they were planning to uproot a few thousand employees from Southern California and plant them out by...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A high-tech, holistic approach to healing and a world-famous, best-selling author are coming to Lake Nona. Dr. Deepak Chopra, a leading pioneer in alternative medicine and the mind-body connection, has picked Lake Nona to take his practices of whole-body wellness to a telehealth platform. “The best integrative medicine brought to you, wherever you are in the world,” Chopra told Channel 9. “The future of medicine is precise, it’s preventable, it’s personalized, it’s predictable,” Chopra said. The Chopra Integrative Medicine plans to set up headquarters at the Lake Nona Town Center and launch its multifaceted telehealth platform sometime in November.

The Walt Disney Co. has confirmed it will relocate roughly 2,000 jobs from its California headquarters to Lake Nona throughout the next 18 months, a master-planned community in southeast Orlando. Read: Disney World announces Summer Fun Ticket for Florida residentsInitially, the Disney campus will be home to imagineers and other professionals, but a specific site in Lake Nona has not been identified. Walt Disney Co.’s headquarters will remain in California and the relocating jobs will represent less than 5% of the total number of Disney jobs in California. Tavistock President Nick Beucher provided Channel 9 with the following statement:“With Disney’s move and large investment in our community, we are delighted to welcome one of the world’s most recognized brands to Lake Nona. By choosing to build a new regional campus in Lake Nona, Disney will become part of this smart city where cutting-edge ideas turn into realities.”Read: How many times has Walt Disney World had to close for a hurricane?

Jen Stratton is one of nearly 10 million people in the United States with an essential tremor.

For the past five years, Sandra Shorter has been taking her truck name Trixie around Central Florida feeding cupcakes to hungry customers, but now her business, The Naked Cupcake, is settling into a brick-and-mortar home in Orlando's Lake Nona neighborhood.

The sounds of tractors scooping up dirt take over in the northeast corner of Osceola County, an area designated for a huge development just between Lake Nona and the Space Coast.

From Lake Nona to Lakeland, Winter Park to Winter Garden, AdventHealth Centra Care is now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at seven locations starting on Monday.

As the Lake Nona development continues to push Orlando's sprawling borders outward, builders and agents are looking at how to keep the place from becoming...

Chinese restaurant chain P.F. Chang's is coming to Lake Nona in a scant few months, with the promised launch of a to-go operation this fall....

Twins are first babies born at UCF Lake Nona Medical CenterORLANDO, Fla. – The University of Central Florida’s Lake Nona Medical Center opened its doors Monday and its first patients are just the cutest. A set of twins were born Monday at 9:26 a.m., making them the first babies at the new hospital. [TRENDING: Gas skimmer hits News 6 anchor for $1,600 | Epic: Universal resumes work on 4th theme park | Porn plays during Fla. zoom class]Teddy and Liam entered the world as Knights fans, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces and 5 pounds, 9 ounces, respectively. AdMaybe in 18 years, the boys will be attending UCF.

Diamond Resorts supports her foundation, so she played in the celebrity division of the LPGA Tour season opener last month. AdAnd then the Gainbridge LPGA moved from South Florida to Lake Nona, and Sorenstam already was contemplating a return to competition at the U.S. Senior Women's Open. The members at Lake Nona mostly see her at pickleball or in the clubhouse for Easter brunch or a Thanksgiving feast. Lake Nona, home to several PGA and LPGA players, hosted the Solheim Cup in 1990 and previously had the Tavistock Cup, matches between tour members from Lake Nona and Isleworth. “If it wasn't Lake Nona, I wouldn't be here,” she said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando VA Medical Center in Lake Nona is hosting a pair of walk-in coronavirus vaccine clinics for eligible veterans. AdVeterans who receive care at the VA and who are also employed as firefighters, police and corrections officers, food and agriculture workers, U.S. Postal Service workers, manufacturing workers, grocery store workers and school staff could also receive the vaccine, even if they are younger than 65. Orlando VA Medical Center (Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.) The Orlando VA has a website set up with more information about the vaccine.

LAKE NONA, Fla. – Nona Pediatrics on Lee Vista Boulevard in Orlando is running a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial for children. The trial is at a practice in Lake Nona through Accel Research and the only location running the trial in Florida. Elfaki said it’s common to run several clinical trials in children for different medications from the flu to meningitis. “We are developing treatments for our kids, you have to conduct clinical trials on them,” she said. Accel Research is still actively recruiting for the Moderna trial for children through the end of this month.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Everything inside a home near Lake Nona is destroyed after a fire broke out in the kitchen on Thursday. Firefighters with Orange County Fire Rescue said things could have been worse if it wasn’t for a four-legged hero, Prada. The one-year-old poodle is credited for alerting her parents through a security camera, while they were at work. Gonzalez said the motion alert on their indoor Ring camera went off again 30 minutes later. But her life, that’s something you can’t replace,” Gonzalez said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Community members spent their Thursday helping to salvage items inside a home in Lake Nona after a house fire. Many McIntyre said she is a friend of the family and is taking part in the effort to help the family. Neighbors said that it is a close-knit community and will do everything they can to help the couple and their two sons get back on their feet. “It’s difficult, but you know we are grateful for all the kids, they are happy, healthy and nobody was injured. This is stuff we can just replace and rebuild, so we are just really grateful,” McIntyre said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even George Jetson would do a doubletake at this new concept coming to Orlando: a fleet of electric jet aircraft to take people on regional journeys around Florida. While Lilium, the Munich-based company behind the technology, doesn’t call these flying wonders taxis it’s not a stretch of the imagination. The Lilium jet is under certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency and the FAA. The network will transport travelers from Orlando to Tampa in under 1 hour on a single charge, according to the company. See a complete test flight of the Lilium Jet below.

Lilium's five-seater air taxi can be seen flying over an airfield in southern Germany in new footage released by the firm. German aviation start-up Lilium on Wednesday signed a deal with the city of Orlando, Florida, to launch the first U.S. transportation hub for its flying taxis. The Munich-based group plans to build a so-called "vertiport" in Lake Nona, a planned futuristic smart city near Orlando International Airport. The company says its five-seater all-electric Lilium Jet, which debuted last year, is expected to reach speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour — or 186 miles per hour. It managed to clock up to 100 kilometers per hour in a demonstration last year.

LAKE NONA, Fla. – Since launching one year ago, BEEP, the autonomous shuttle company based in Lake Nona, announced that 16,000 passengers utilized the service, despite the pandemic pushing people to work from home and even halting the service for months earlier this year. News 6 first reported on BEEP in 2019 when first responders trained with the shuttles and when BEEP officially launched last September. In just the last two months, the Lake Nona company launched three new shuttle routes, totaling eight shuttles across four routes. Routes for BEEP autonomous shuttles in Lake Nona. While the shuttles can drive themselves, BEEP officials told News 6 that federal regulations dictate that a driver must operate the shuttles.

"We recognized Lake Nona as an up-and-coming area of Orlando home to Medical City, and some of the nation's top hospitals and research institutions," said Bento co-founder Johnny Tung in the announcement. Father Steve and Johnny develop the wok recipes, with Jimmy responsible for sushi and Mama Tung the boba tea. "Although Lake Nona is quickly growing, there are still very few Asian dining options in the area," says Tung. "We've received so many requests from our customers to open here so we're excited to finally be able to call Lake Nona our new home and to contribute to the emerging food scene. "Look for Bento to open in Lake Nona this fall.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. During a time when most restaurants are struggling to keep the doors open, owner Florencio Rodriguez of Don Julio Mexican Kitchen Tequila Bar is gearing up to open its fourth location in Lake Nona in two weeks. On Wednesday, the business owner said he will rejoin the 44-member economic recovery task force virtually to discuss reopening plans and recommendations. Since the last meeting on June 3, Orange County has seen coronavirus cases climb, a mandatory mask order enacted, and some closures. The mix of business, government, and health leaders will also discuss agenda items which include updates on the NBA and MLS. The NBA and MLS are moving forward with plans to begin their seasons in Orlando next month.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Orange County sheriff's deputies are searching for suspects after a shooting in a shopping center parking lot on Thursday afternoon. "Police come running into the store with their pistols out, and they're looking for the guys who are involved in the shooting," said worker Fabian Tevares. Marrero said since the other two vehicles got away as well, there are more suspects they're looking for. Narcoossee Road was reopened to traffic Thursday night while the search for the suspects continued. One taken in patrol car, one in ambulance @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/YF3rycF9Ie Erik Sandoval (@ErikSandoval) November 7, 2019This is a developing story.

Every Monday night, dozens of veterans and active-duty military personnel meet on the courts at the United States Tennis Association's National Campus in Lake Nona. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Authorities are responding to a shooting in an area of Lake Nona, officials said. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

A toddler is found alone on a porch in Lake Nona. LAKE NONA, Fla. - A toddler was found alone on a stranger's Lake Nona porch early Friday, and Orlando police are trying to locate the boy's parents or guardian. "Officers have conducted a door to door search to attempt to find guardian," police tweeted. Toddler was sitting on porch wrapped in a blanket. Officers have conducted a door to door search to attempt to find guardian.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Autonomous shuttles are up and running in Lake Nona as the launch of the new service was celebrated Wednesday. The two vehicles run an approximately one-mile route along Tavistock Lakes Boulevard at a top speed of 15 miles per hour. During the initial launch period, the cost to ride the shuttles will be covered by Lake Nona and Beep. "We would like to advance the technology so we use autonomous vehicles for the Lymmo system downtown eventually," Dyer said. HAPPENING NOW: Autonomous shuttles are launching in Lake Nona.

Autonomous shuttles are up and running in Lake Nona as launch of the new service was celebrated on Wednesday. Copyright 2019 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.

Visiting Northlake Park at Lake Nona, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Northlake Park at Lake Nona, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa - Lake Nonaphoto: christine w./yelpTopping the list is barbecue and Latin American spot Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa - Lake Nona. Yelpers give the business, located at 9685 Lake Nona Village Place, Suite 105, four stars out of 184 reviews. Head over to 9685 Lake Nona Village Place, Suite 104 to see for yourself.