A life-saving moment turned into the friendship of a lifetime for the Kidd family and Maitland Police Chief David Manuel. On Monday, their 20-year separation ended with an emotional hug, as the entire Kidd family visited Maitland PD together.
A 23-year-old man who is facing charges in connection with a fatal hit-and-run, told Maitland police he was “in shock and panicked,” when asked why he did not remain on scene after the incident, according to an affidavit for the defendant’s arrest warrant.
A 31-year-old man man faces homicide charges after police say he fatally shot another man inside a woman’s apartment on Thanksgiving Day.
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday to adopt a final map for the county, nearly a year after the passage of a measure to expand the number of commission districts.
More than 100 Maitland residents lost power Thursday morning, adding to a growing list of outages that have plagued the neighborhood even during light rain conditions in the past few months.
A high-speed chase involving a stolen vehicle ended with a crash into a building and the arrest of a masked 16-year-old, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A new Florida law eliminating Certificates of Completion for some students with disabilities has left thousands of families concerned about their child’s future opportunities, particularly regarding access to specialized vocational training programs.
A Maitland camp counselor accused of molesting a child is now facing a second criminal charge, and his public defender has withdrawn from the case citing a conflict of interest.
The investigation into Mahlyk Poole began when Maitland police officers responded to the family of a child who alleged “inappropriate contact” earlier in the day, according to Maitland police.
Law enforcement agencies across Central Florida are warning residents about fraudulent phone calls saying you missed jury duty and there is now a warrant for your arrest.
Criminals can hijack the eSIM card in a cell phone, gaining access to everything on the device, including banking information, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
The FHP investigates a fatal motorcycle crash after two bikers were thrown from an I-4 overpass in Orange County to the ground below.
A new mayor was voted in, a controversial city commissioner will stay in office and a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers has been blown away. Those are some of the races and issues that brought Orange County voters to the polls in city elections Tuesday.
The east coast premiere of a documentary featuring the “history of mischief, scandal, and thievery at Walt Disney World” will soon show at the Enzian Theater in Maitland, according to a news release.
Marcus Jordan is now facing a charge of ketamine possession, not cocaine possession, stemming from his arrest in a DUI case in Maitland earlier this month, according to new documents from the Orange-Osceola state attorney.
A top federal prosecutor in Florida is raising concerns over a growing number of anti-Semitic hate crimes, urging community members to report incidents of discrimination and threats.
National Pizza Day is on Feb. 9 (the same day as Super Bowl day!) which means indulging on cheesy goodness and enjoying the game.
Officers approached the passenger side of the vehicle where they spoke to the passenger and Jordan, who was in the driver’s seat. Officers say they could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle, the affidavit states.
Work is set to begin by early 2026 to transition Maitland’s public library from its current and quaint home near Lake Lily to a two-story, 20,000-square-foot facility right up the road, according to the city.
Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.
In a year marked by the closures of beloved restaurants like Kappy's Subs in Maitland, Pom Pom's Teahouse in the Milk District, and Hamburger Mary's Downtown, the Central Florida restaurant scene is facing unprecedented challenges.
Today, we’re taking our live stream to the Maitland SunRail station to shine a light on an important safety issue impacting both drivers and pedestrians.
From markets to festivals to drive-through displays, the options are endless when it comes to holiday fun.
Sanford Brewing Company embarked on a weekend of all-day happy hour and cash-only sales that went directly to employees amid concerns over the future.
A Maitland couple is back home in Central Florida tonight after being stranded for days on a North Carolina mountain due to the damage from Hurricane Helene.
"Querencia" is a Spanish concept with meanings as vague as a place of belonging to as specific as the spot in an arena where a wounded bull rests. Read about how the relationship and adventure shared by artists Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse impacted Orlando and why their life together can be described by no better word.
After news of the iconic eatery’s closure, Kappy’s Subs in Maitland had to close early Tuesday due to “overwhelming” love and support from the community.
Kappy’s Subs, an iconic Central Florida eatery that has been open for 57 years, announced it is closing for good.
Maitland firefighters knocked down a fire that destroyed three city-owned vehicles, including a back-up rescue vehicle, a city spokesperson said.
Dozens of backpacks filled with hygiene products and new pajamas will be donated to foster kids in the Orlando area.
Over the next two weeks, the Lake Mary All-Stars will try do what no team from Florida has ever done before: win the Little League World Series. But which teams came before?
According to investigators, he left several letters at various locations across Orange County threatening to “explode everything here in whole America.”
A Maitland woman, who spent hundreds of dollars to secure a hotel room for a trip to Mississippi, was denied a refund after the hotel caught fire and shut down.
A home on Apache Trail in Maitland caught fire after used fireworks were placed in a garbage bin by residents on the Fourth of July, according to the Maitland Fire Department.
Every morning, crossing guards across Central Florida dedicate their time to make sure our students get to school safely.
Two people riding a motorcycle along Interstate 4 in Orange County were killed Friday night upon being rear-ended by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
After nearly 70 years in business change will be inescapable, but the Lingles say they do their best to keep the Hollieanna Groves experience the same for their customers, some of whom have been with them for decades.
Police are looking for a suspect after a person was shot on Wednesday afternoon at The Arbors at Maitland Summit apartments near Maitland Summit Boulevard and Summit Centre Way.
Many kids got quite the surprise at a therapy center aimed at providing services and treatment for children diagnosed with autism.
A 20-year-old Daytona Beach woman died and two other people were left seriously injured after a crash on Interstate 4 in Maitland that shut down eastbound lanes for hours Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
The City of Winter Park posted an advisory warning the public of Hazardous Algae Bloom events happening in the city's lakes. Among those impacted are Lakes Maitland, Baldwin, Sue, Osceola and Virginia.
Although the Philadelphia Eagles didn’t clench the Super Bowl title, there are two birds who were big winners in the annual ‘Superb Owl’ contest. The contest is sponsored by bonusfinder.com, playing off of the common misspelling of ‘Super Bowl' and a local owl won runner-up.
It's a play on the common Super Bowl typo. The 'Superb Owl' contest grants a $5,000 donation to the bird who beats out the other contestants in a vote, and a Central Florida bird made it to the finals.
A Deltona man was arrested in connection with a robbery investigation in Maitland, according to the police department.
Orlando-based band The Killer Robots are getting ready to take over the Enzian Theater for the premiere of their latest movie, Robotica Destructiva.
A Mount Dora restaurant with a huge social media following is getting ready to open a second location, this time setting up shop in Maitland.
MVP Sports Clubs, owner of the RDV Sportsplex, announced on Tuesday that is has sold its “flagship location in Orlando” to Genesis Health Clubs, according to an email sent to members.
Inside the auditorium at the Jewish Community Center in Maitland, nine young adults with special needs sat alongside their parents, scattered at tables around the room.
Orange County announced an online debris removal map for homeowners countywide Thursday as the county continues its recovery after Hurricane Ian.
