‘Florida needs a change’: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings kicks off campaign for governor
Credit: Orange County Mayor Jerry L. Demings/Facebook Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Thursday formally announced his bid for governor, […]
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Project Overdose warns of highly potent opioid in local drug supply ahead of EDC Orlando
An overdose prevention nonprofit is warning visitors to Orlando this weekend to remain vigilant about their use of party drugs,
Where in Orlando to find food banks or donate amid SNAP cuts
Credit: Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida/Facebook Nearly 3 million Floridians lost access to federal food assistance Saturday, Nov.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings files to run for Florida governor
Confirming rumors of a potential run, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings officially filed paperwork to enter Florida’s highly anticipated gubernatorial
Haunts, parties and sundry spooky happenings in Orlando this Halloweekend
The Petrified Forest is dying to scare you on halloween Credit: Courtesy Halloween falls on a Friday this year, making
Orange County wipes out more than a half billion dollars in medical debt
Credit: Shutterstock As local elected officials scramble to address threats to the social safety net posed by the federal government
Woman sues SeaWorld Orlando after she says a duck hit her in the face on ride
Credit: Shutterstock A Florida woman is suing SeaWorld Orlando after she says a duck knocked her unconscious while she was
MCO announces first-ever nonstop flights from Tokyo to Orlando
Credit: Shutterstock Travelers will soon have a direct connection between Orlando and Tokyo for the very first time. Orlando International
Florida Dems urge state to take action as millions face delayed SNAP benefits due to gov’t shutdown
Millions of low-income Floridians who receive food stamp benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including veterans and
Orlando to install 55 new red light cameras to curb reckless driving
Credit: Photo by trekandphoto via Adobe Stock If you’ve run a red light in Orlando and have gotten away with