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Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claims
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claimsThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections issued a press release on Friday defending Supervisor Glen Gilzean against allegations of illegal budget withdrawals.
What a government shutdown could mean for Central Floridians needing food assistance
Read full article: What a government shutdown could mean for Central Floridians needing food assistanceA government shutdown could impact people in our community who may need a helping hand when it comes to getting food on the table.
Nikki Haley, Jesus Christ, Mickey Mouse, Giant Meteor? Florida’s write-in votes for president
Read full article: Nikki Haley, Jesus Christ, Mickey Mouse, Giant Meteor? Florida’s write-in votes for presidentThe top two choices for president in November's election were Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. Thousands of voters had other ideas. These are their write-in votes.
‘Filthy conditions:’ Florida women arrested after 32 dogs found at squalid home
Read full article: ‘Filthy conditions:’ Florida women arrested after 32 dogs found at squalid homeDeputies said the dead animal had been found left with a still-living dog in a shower stall, which was blocked shut by a plastic dog food bin filled with dirt.
Go behind the Nutcracker curtain in Orlando Ballet’s award-winning documentary
Read full article: Go behind the Nutcracker curtain in Orlando Ballet’s award-winning documentaryWKMG-TV is thrilled to announce the upcoming broadcast of “Artistry & Innovation: Reimagining the Nutcracker,” an award-winning documentary that offers a captivating look behind the scenes of the Orlando Ballet’s beloved holiday production, “The Nutcracker” brought to you by Orlando Health.
3 hospitalized after fire breaks out at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace in Orlando
Read full article: 3 hospitalized after fire breaks out at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne Coleman Aerospace in OrlandoTwo people were injured and taken to a hospital as trauma alert burn patients after a fire broke out in Orlando, officials say.
Stolen car investigation leads to 1 dead, 3 taken into custody in Orange County
Read full article: Stolen car investigation leads to 1 dead, 3 taken into custody in Orange CountyA man died after shooting himself during a traffic stop in Orange County that stemmed from a stolen car investigation, according to sheriff’s officials.
Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokesperson
Read full article: Oscar Mayer’s Wienermobile is coming to Central Florida, and you can be its next spokespersonMy hotdog has a first name, it’s O-R-L-A-N-D-O, my hotdog has a – well, that’s it, I ran out of words – but you can run out and see a piece of Americana when the famous Wienermobile visits Central Florida this month.
📚 Love reading, nature? This Florida book club takes the library outdoors
Read full article: 📚 Love reading, nature? This Florida book club takes the library outdoorsWinter is right around the corner and for some Floridians, the cooler weather may get them spending more time outside when it’s not so hot and humid. Well, for those who love to read, there’s a Central Florida book club taking the library to local parks exploring nature and talking books.
Need to get your Christmas packages out? These Central Florida post offices are open later
Read full article: Need to get your Christmas packages out? These Central Florida post offices are open laterIf you want to avoid paying for priority or express shipping to ship your packages out in time for Christmas or the first night of Hanukkah, today is the day.
Orange County commission votes to fund election office payroll
Read full article: Orange County commission votes to fund election office payrollAfter weeks of debate between the Orange County Commission and the Supervisor of Elections office, the county has taken steps to ensure employees are paid during the holidays.
Orlando Walmart case: Judges say machete can be considered concealed weapon
Read full article: Orlando Walmart case: Judges say machete can be considered concealed weaponA state appeals court says a man can face a charge of carrying a concealed weapon by a convicted felon after police discovered he was carrying a machete at an Orlando Walmart.
Off-duty Orange County deputy stabbed during road rage incident in St. Cloud, police say
Read full article: Off-duty Orange County deputy stabbed during road rage incident in St. Cloud, police sayAn off-duty Orange County deputy is recovering after St. Cloud police say a road rage incident led to a stabbing.
Orange County mosquito control truck stolen during waterway inspection, officials say
Read full article: Orange County mosquito control truck stolen during waterway inspection, officials sayA man made off with an Orange County mosquito control truck while an employee was inspecting a waterway on Monday morning, according to a news release.
Toast to victory: Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE appliances unveil trophy with built-in toaster
Read full article: Toast to victory: Pop-Tarts Bowl, GE appliances unveil trophy with built-in toasterAfter a memorable post-game celebration last year, Pop-Tarts is upping its game for the 2024 Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.
Orange County elections chief spent more money than his office had, comptroller’s report says
Read full article: Orange County elections chief spent more money than his office had, comptroller’s report saysThe Orange County supervisor of elections spent more money than the state of Florida allows, according to a new report from Comptroller Phil Diamond.
Getting Results: News 6 segment brings $2.5M donation to Salvation Army in Orlando
Read full article: Getting Results: News 6 segment brings $2.5M donation to Salvation Army in OrlandoThe Salvation Army needed to raise $4 million from the community to repair and rebuild its downtown Orlando Men’s and Veterans’ Shelter.
Florida version of Hatfields & McCoys: This feud left 8 dead, including Orange County sheriff
Read full article: Florida version of Hatfields & McCoys: This feud left 8 dead, including Orange County sheriffYou’ve probably heard of the Hatfields and McCoys, but did you know that Central Florida had its own feud that claimed the lives of at least 8 people and lasted more than 50 years?
TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash closes I-4 ramp to Florida Turnpike in Orlando, police say
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Crash closes I-4 ramp to Florida Turnpike in Orlando, police sayA crash has the Interstate 4 ramp to the Florida Turnpike shut down on Sunday evening, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Orange County neighborhood group gets results for children in need this Christmas
Read full article: Orange County neighborhood group gets results for children in need this ChristmasWhile there are plenty of organizations giving back this holiday season, neighborhood groups like the Lee Road Safe Neighborhood association are also doing their part.
Second Harvest Food Bank works to feed families ahead of winter break
Read full article: Second Harvest Food Bank works to feed families ahead of winter breakSecond Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida along with Orange County Public Schools is hoping to feed thousands of families ahead of the school district's winter break.
Missing Florida mom and children located in Indiana, leading to arrest, police say
Read full article: Missing Florida mom and children located in Indiana, leading to arrest, police sayEarlier this week, police announced that the mother was supposed to bring the children back to their father, but she failed to do so.
With Epic Universe on the way, Orange County expects tourist tax revenue jump in 2025
Read full article: With Epic Universe on the way, Orange County expects tourist tax revenue jump in 2025New numbers show tourists staying in Central Florida hotels brought in more than $359 million in taxes last fiscal year. That amount is expected to increase significantly next year.
Orlando students get holiday shopping spree, courtesy of A Gift for Teaching
Read full article: Orlando students get holiday shopping spree, courtesy of A Gift for TeachingNormally focused on providing free school supplies to teachers and students, A Gift For Teaching put away the pencils and papers Friday to give three lucky students the chance to shop for holiday gifts in a one-of-a-kind way.
16 year-old, 18-year-old arrested after teen found shot to death along Chesham Drive in Orange County
Read full article: 16 year-old, 18-year-old arrested after teen found shot to death along Chesham Drive in Orange CountyA 16 year-old and an 18-year-old were arrested after a teen was shot and killed Thursday night in Orange County, according to a news release.
‘Pretty remarkable:’ Preliminary Pulse Memorial design renderings revealed
Read full article: ‘Pretty remarkable:’ Preliminary Pulse Memorial design renderings revealedAfter several meetings, the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee is moving forward with a potential design for the Pulse nightclub site.
Hearing next week in budget battle between Orange County elections supervisor, comptroller
Read full article: Hearing next week in budget battle between Orange County elections supervisor, comptrollerA judge next week could determine if Orange County must lift a freeze on funds placed on the county’s supervisor of elections.
‘I didn’t lose:’ Sarah Boone, sentenced to life in suitcase murder, lashes out in letter to judge
Read full article: ‘I didn’t lose:’ Sarah Boone, sentenced to life in suitcase murder, lashes out in letter to judgeSarah Boone, the Orlando woman sentenced to life in prison for the 2020 “suitcase murder” of Jorge Torres, appears intent to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.
Orlando doctor loses medical license over fatal ‘Brazilian butt lift’ operation
Read full article: Orlando doctor loses medical license over fatal ‘Brazilian butt lift’ operationA complaint claims that he “repeatedly crossed” through the patient’s abdominal muscles during the procedure, and punctured several of her organs and arteries.
New images show state inspection of Disney World monorail
Read full article: New images show state inspection of Disney World monorailNewly-released images from the Florida Department of Transportation show engineers conducting the state’s first-ever inspection of the Walt Disney World monorail system shortly after FDOT was granted oversight authority last year.
‘It’s a nightmare:’ Central Florida woodworker plans to rebuild after shop lost in fire
Read full article: ‘It’s a nightmare:’ Central Florida woodworker plans to rebuild after shop lost in fireT-Square Woodworking, a small business that’s been open for 30 years, suffered a major loss over the weekend.
Holiday hijinks from Santa and his elves delight Nemours Children’s Hospital patients in Orlando
Read full article: Holiday hijinks from Santa and his elves delight Nemours Children’s Hospital patients in OrlandoPatients and families at Nemours Children’s Hospital got a surprise visit from Santa and his elves outside their windows on Wednesday.
Peak pricing piques concern: OUC approves launching time-of-day rates
Read full article: Peak pricing piques concern: OUC approves launching time-of-day ratesOrlando Utilities Commission (OUC) today unanimously approved a new time-of-day billing policy for its customers that sets individual prices for peak and non-peak kilowatt-per-hour (kWh) rates.
Orlando food truck owner creates petition to fight city ordinance
Read full article: Orlando food truck owner creates petition to fight city ordinanceZachary Maxwell, the Orlando-based food truck owner of Maxtro’s went public Monday with a petition he created against a city ordinance he said is hurting his business.
US men to play Costa Rica in Jan. 22 soccer friendly in Orlando
Read full article: US men to play Costa Rica in Jan. 22 soccer friendly in OrlandoThe U.S. men’s national team will play Costa Rica in a friendly on Jan. 22 at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando, Florida, part of two games without Europe-based players that follow a training camp under new coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Orange County school board members look for solutions to fund school resource officers
Read full article: Orange County school board members look for solutions to fund school resource officersThe Orange County School Board will begin meetings with five cities in January regarding school resource officer contracts.
Orange County comptroller demands more documents from elections supervisor as budget battle expands
Read full article: Orange County comptroller demands more documents from elections supervisor as budget battle expandsThe battle over the Orange County supervisor of elections' budget escalated Monday as Supervisor Glen Gilzean accused the county of misrepresenting the state of the office’s finances, and County Comptroller Phil Diamond demanded more documents as part of his investigation.
Driver killed after vehicle strikes concrete barrier, overturns on Florida Turnpike in Orange County
Read full article: Driver killed after vehicle strikes concrete barrier, overturns on Florida Turnpike in Orange CountyOne person was killed and another injured after their vehicle lost control trying to exit the Florida Turnpike at Interstate 4 in Orange County on Monday afternoon, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
NCAA team tennis championships will be held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando for 10 years
Read full article: NCAA team tennis championships will be held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando for 10 yearsThe NCAA Division I tennis team championships will be held at the USTA National Campus in Orlando under a 10-year agreement that will take effect in 2028.
Orange-Osceola state attorney tells staff he won’t help Monique Worrell with transition, but her term will begin Jan. 7
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney tells staff he won’t help Monique Worrell with transition, but her term will begin Jan. 7Orange-Osceola State Attorney Andrew Bain is not helping once and future chief prosecutor Monique Worrell transition to her new administration, but after a memo he sent to staff was made public, he now makes clear that she will take over the office on Jan. 7.
Florida prosecutors drop forgery charges against former State Rep. Carolina Amesty
Read full article: Florida prosecutors drop forgery charges against former State Rep. Carolina AmestyLess than four months after a grand jury indicted Carolina Amesty on felony charges for allegedly forging a signature on a document she notarized, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the former Republican state representative.
Florida man accused of killing father, shooting mother arrested in Orlando
Read full article: Florida man accused of killing father, shooting mother arrested in OrlandoA Florida man accused of killing his father and shooting his mother reportedly told detectives that his father was upset with him about spending his time playing video games and not getting a job.
South Carolina will play Illinois for 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in Orlando
Read full article: South Carolina will play Illinois for 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl in OrlandoThe South Carolina Gamecocks will face the Illinois Fighting Illini on New Year’s Eve for the 2024 Cheez-It Citrus Bowl, Florida Citrus Sports announced Sunday.
Man driving McLaren dies in fiery crash on SR-408 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: Man driving McLaren dies in fiery crash on SR-408 in Orange County, FHP saysA man driving a McLaren on State Road 408 in Orange County died after the vehicle crashed and became engulfed in flames, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘This decision wasn’t easy:’ Downtown Orlando German restaurant set to close doors
Read full article: ‘This decision wasn’t easy:’ Downtown Orlando German restaurant set to close doorsSchmankerl Stub’n, a German restaurant in downtown Orlando, announced on social media that they will be closing their doors for good.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner ‘out indefinitely’ with torn right oblique, team says
Read full article: Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner ‘out indefinitely’ with torn right oblique, team saysThe Orlando Magic announced on Saturday that forward Franz Wagner will be “out indefinitely” with a torn right oblique, the same injury that has teammate Paolo Banchero sidelined.
Crowning confidence: How the ‘wig wagon’s’ mission is transforming lives
Read full article: Crowning confidence: How the ‘wig wagon’s’ mission is transforming livesWhen Erika Karlinsky founded the For Nina Foundation in memory of her daughter, Nina, who lost her battle with leukemia, she had one goal — to carry forward Nina’s passion for helping others.
‘Don’t have any money:’ Some Orange County schools could replace student resource officers with guardians
Read full article: ‘Don’t have any money:’ Some Orange County schools could replace student resource officers with guardiansOrange County Public Schools may swap school resource officers for guardians in some district buildings next school year.
Orange County elections office budget battle heads to court as Gilzean sues to get money released
Read full article: Orange County elections office budget battle heads to court as Gilzean sues to get money releasedOrange County Elections Supervisor Glen Gilzean has filed a lawsuit after county commissioners voted to withhold payment from his office.
Want to own this luxurious Central Florida estate on a peninsula? Here’s how much it’ll run you
Read full article: Want to own this luxurious Central Florida estate on a peninsula? Here’s how much it’ll run youA massive, luxurious Mediterranean estate sits at the tip of Windermere’s Lake Down peninsula. And it’s now up for grabs.
New cats on the rock: Lion pride joins savanna at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
Read full article: New cats on the rock: Lion pride joins savanna at Disney’s Animal KingdomOverlooking the Harambe Wildlife Reserve are Mshango, Zahara and Neema. The three siblings joined the savanna this week and are settling in at the kopjes rocks.
Central Florida doctor arrested by Windermere police confessed to killing wife, investigators say
Read full article: Central Florida doctor arrested by Windermere police confessed to killing wife, investigators sayA man arrested by Windermere officers confessed to detectives that he killed his wife several days earlier, the police department said.
Who is Tyre Sampson? Boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride described as ‘gentle giant’
Read full article: Who is Tyre Sampson? Boy who died in fall from Orlando thrill ride described as ‘gentle giant’"A star," "gentle giant," "respectful" and "teddy bear" are just some of the many words that friends and family have used to describe Tyre Sampson.