Volusia County redesigns beach access app
There are new features on Volusia County?s beach access app following a redesign to make it more user-friendly.
There are new features on Volusia County?s beach access app following a redesign to make it more user-friendly.
Orlando's Milk District offering pop up shop for aspiring entrepreneurs
The Milk District in Orlando is offering entrepreneurs the chance to open a temporary brick-and-mortar store without the huge overhead cost.
The Milk District in Orlando is offering entrepreneurs the chance to open a temporary brick-and-mortar store without the huge overhead cost.
OPD investigating robberies described as 'hate crimes'
The Orlando Police Department is investigating what they are describing as robberies that could rise to the level of hate crimes targeting LGBT victims.
The Orlando Police Department is investigating what they are describing as robberies that could rise to the level of hate crimes targeting LGBT victims.
AdventHealth makes changes after spike in COVID cases
AdventHealth on Thursday announced it is reinstating a number of safety protocols following the resurgence in the coronavirus. Several other hospital systems across Central Florida are following suit or exploring added safety measures.
AdventHealth on Thursday announced it is reinstating a number of safety protocols following the resurgence in the coronavirus. Several other hospital systems across Central Florida are following suit or exploring added safety measures.
Thousands of dollars unclaimed in Florida
Many Floridians have lots of money just waiting for them ? and you can find it with just a couple of clicks.
Many Floridians have lots of money just waiting for them ? and you can find it with just a couple of clicks.
Teacher whose husband died of traumatic brain injury warns others
Brian Fronczek loved to play ice hockey, and punishing other players was his forte. But during his high school and college career, he took a lot of hits too.
Brian Fronczek loved to play ice hockey, and punishing other players was his forte. But during his high school and college career, he took a lot of hits too.
Nursing homes bracing for impact of coronavirus surge
Coronavirus cases are surging in Central Florida. AdventHealth says that they currently have over 700 patients in their facilities across the region. During the peak back in January of 2021, there were 900 patients. Nursing homes are also bracing for impact during this summer spike. According to AARP, the COVID-19 vaccination rate among nursing home workersin Florida is the second-lowest in the country. The organization says less than 42 percent of nursing home staff in Florida had been fully vaccinated compared to the national average of about 56 percent.
Coronavirus cases are surging in Central Florida. AdventHealth says that they currently have over 700 patients in their facilities across the region. During the peak back in January of 2021, there were 900 patients. Nursing homes are also bracing for impact during this summer spike. According to AARP, the COVID-19 vaccination rate among nursing home workersin Florida is the second-lowest in the country. The organization says less than 42 percent of nursing home staff in Florida had been fully vaccinated compared to the national average of about 56 percent.
Strong storms bring heavy rain, flooding
Strong storms moved across Central Florida early Tuesday evening. Lightning knocked out power in part of Seminole County. Anywhere from two to five inches of rain fell from Orlando to Lake Mary.
Strong storms moved across Central Florida early Tuesday evening. Lightning knocked out power in part of Seminole County. Anywhere from two to five inches of rain fell from Orlando to Lake Mary.
Man charged with illegal dumping
Deputies said a Florida man charged people to haul trash away but instead of taking it to a waste center, he illegally dropped the trash onto empty lots in Poinciana.
Deputies said a Florida man charged people to haul trash away but instead of taking it to a waste center, he illegally dropped the trash onto empty lots in Poinciana.
Mixed messaging on masks in schools
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
With just weeks to go before children return to school, a debate is brewing on how that should look. The American Academy of Pediatrics says all students older than two and all school staff should wear masks. There's an uptick in cases in virtually all the states in the United States, and for that reason, they want to go the extra mile to make sure that children are protected. This runs counter to the latest guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Massive fish kill in Melbourne
Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.
Boaters at the Melbourne Harbor Marina woke up to a stinky situation on Monday. A massive fish kill has clogged up areas of Crane Creek.
Orlando expands curbside dining
The City of Orlando has voted to expand curbside dining that was introduced during the coronavirus pandemic. The program, which has been extended another three years, allows restaurants to establish more seating in parklets -- street parking spots converted into dining space.
The City of Orlando has voted to expand curbside dining that was introduced during the coronavirus pandemic. The program, which has been extended another three years, allows restaurants to establish more seating in parklets -- street parking spots converted into dining space.
Florida law enforcement returns from U.S.-Mexico border
Florida law enforcement officers, including Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, have returned from a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. The trip came following an invitation by U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack. Sheriff Chitwood said border security is not a political issue and believes there is a connection between drug trafficking across the border and fentanyl overdoses in Florida.
Florida law enforcement officers, including Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood, have returned from a visit to the U.S.-Mexico border. The trip came following an invitation by U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack. Sheriff Chitwood said border security is not a political issue and believes there is a connection between drug trafficking across the border and fentanyl overdoses in Florida.
Rent prices on the rise in Florida
The cost of rent in Florida has increased more than any other place in the entire country. The company CoStar Group, Inc. says it has increased more than 15 percent since the beginning of this yea -- twice the national average.
The cost of rent in Florida has increased more than any other place in the entire country. The company CoStar Group, Inc. says it has increased more than 15 percent since the beginning of this yea -- twice the national average.
Deltona brothers charged after fight leads to drive-by shooting, deputies say
A Deltona man and his teenage brother were arrested after deputies say a fight at a gas station led to a drive-by shooting over the weekend.
A Deltona man and his teenage brother were arrested after deputies say a fight at a gas station led to a drive-by shooting over the weekend.
Ocoee teen fatally shot outside home
A 15-year-old Ocoee resident was shot and killed outside a home, authorities said. The victim has been identified as Jesus Ramirez. The shooting suspect is still on the loose.
A 15-year-old Ocoee resident was shot and killed outside a home, authorities said. The victim has been identified as Jesus Ramirez. The shooting suspect is still on the loose.
Protesters call for U.S. intervention in Cuba
A protest in Downtown Orlando brought people together to support Cubans on Saturday.
A protest in Downtown Orlando brought people together to support Cubans on Saturday.
Orlando Police Department donates cruisers to Puerto Rican city
Fifteen Orlando police cruisers that had been keeping city streets safe for the past seven years will soon be continuing their mission 650 miles away, in Puerto Rico.
Fifteen Orlando police cruisers that had been keeping city streets safe for the past seven years will soon be continuing their mission 650 miles away, in Puerto Rico.
Seminole County physician advocates COVID booster shots
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that Florida now accounts for one out of every five new U.S. cases. At least one Seminole County physician said additional COVID-19 boosters will be needed to extend immunity.
Coronavirus cases are spiking in Florida. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Friday that Florida now accounts for one out of every five new U.S. cases. At least one Seminole County physician said additional COVID-19 boosters will be needed to extend immunity.
Magnitude 3.9 'experimental explosion' rattles Florida coast
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 "experimental explosion" approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida. The shock, detected on Friday afternoon, is near a location where the United States Navy conducted tests last month.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 3.9 "experimental explosion" approximately 187 miles east-northeast of Flagler Beach, Florida. The shock, detected on Friday afternoon, is near a location where the United States Navy conducted tests last month.