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The county is looking to prevent more flooding in the future, which could cost a pretty penny and means an increase in rates for residents.
While there are plenty of organizations giving back this holiday season, neighborhood groups like the Lee Road Safe Neighborhood association are also doing their part.
Just in the last month, three children with autism drowned in Central Florida after eloping or wandering from their families.
After eight months, work is finally underway to repair a pipe plugged with concrete in the Shadow Bay neighborhood.
Two Fold H.E.L.P. Ministries is providing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings to over a dozen people in their re-entry program, aimed at rehabilitating those formerly incarcerated or struggling through hard times.
The Space Coast High School Varsity football team is giving thanks this week for an incredible season — and also to a Tampa Bay Buccaneer whose generosity helped change the program's fortunes.
The facility off of Highway 441 has been at the center of an ongoing mystery in Mount Dora. Some believe it's causing a stinky smell in certain areas, and people who live nearby want to get to the bottom of it.
On June 30, Kissimmee's Police Civilian Oversight Board was dissolved. The oversight board was responsible for reviewing complaints, policies, and procedures and providing recommendations.
Millie Atwell is always one to make others laugh. She puts them at ease with her jokes and her love of all things Dolly Parton. She finds the country music star an inspiration.
A woman who admitted to pouring concrete down a drainpipe in her neighborhood now has until early 2025 to fix it, despite the flooding her neighbors have endured for months.
The Winter Garden Theatre, which had been closed for weeks, will reopen its doors Thursday evening for a debut performance of "The Little Mermaid."
Just hours after Hurricane Milton swept across the state, city officials issued the social media post to remind residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.
Just hours after Hurricane Milton left the state, the social media post reminded residents that they must apply for a permit before beginning storm repairs.
Between the washed-out portions of the road was a driveway leading to the home of an 80-year-old man, whom Trooper Steve said was stuck thanks to the collapsed street.
The Halloween-themed run is set to kick off on Saturday, Oct. 26. This year's mission is to pull in enough funds to save one of the town's most historic buildings.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office, in partnership with more than a dozen organizations, hosted National Night Out in Pine Hills on Tuesday.
After months of intense flooding, the homeowner behind a concrete-filled drainpipe in Longwood’s Shadow Bay community has applied for a permit to remove the blockage, according to Seminole County.
Heartbroken residents in an east Orlando neighborhood are demanding action after two dogs were caught on camera attacking multiple pets, killing at least one.
For over six decades, Club Eaton was a vibrant hub where Eatonville residents gathered for nights of dancing and live music.
The nonprofit’s center in Orlando was flooded earlier this month thanks to a series of heavy storms that swept through the region around that time.
Residents of the Shadow Bay community in Longwood are demanding action over ongoing flooding, and they hope to see the person responsible held accountable during a Seminole County court hearing on Thursday afternoon.
A 2022 bill set requirements for inspections of condominium buildings that are three stories or higher. But now, some condo owners are being hit with huge assessments and fees to meet the new law's deadline early in the new year.
Residents of the Shadow Bay neighborhood in Seminole County are upset with severe flooding after heavy rain in recent days caused water to cover North Shadowbay Boulevard and surrounding areas.
If the commission decides to approve the adjustments, the average utility bill for 6,000 gallons of water and sewer per month would see an overall increase of 7% to $86.34.
Seminole County Code Enforcement ordered the homeowner who clogged a stormwater pipe in the Shadow Bay Community to fix the issue by Wednesday.
Driving down 13th Street — also known as 192 — can be a nightmare. Rebecca Laisch said crossing that street on foot could cost you your life.
Taxpayers in Oviedo have concerns about how the city will fund future projects. The city of Oviedo is growing, and city officials said the current water treatment facility can't keep up.
A new law requires condo boards to have fully funded reserves to keep residents safe. But some COAs have implemented exorbitant fees as a result.
A neighborhood in Longwood has been struggling with flooding after a local woman poured concrete into the community's only functional drainpipe — which is located on her property.
It’s a popular joke in Central Florida that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs on their vehicles. But is there any truth to the rumors?
The Shadowbay Club HOA shared Tuesday that Seminole County has issued the woman who filled a drainage pipe with concrete on her property in the Longwood Shadow Bay community Longwood a 15-day extension to fix or replace the pipe.
A “Notice of Code Violation” was presented to the homeowner after she hired a crew in April to fill a stormwater pipe on her property with concrete.
There’s no shortage of stories over the last few years about the people who gather and give away food to those in need across Central Florida. But what about the drivers?
Nia Williams-Brown, who lives in Eatonville, is standing up for a 21-year-old whom she said was kicked out of a house illegally.
Robin Rodriguez — an HOA board member in the Shadow Bay community in Longwood — said she is afraid flooding will become normal in their neighborhood.
Neighbors on Rolling Green Drive near Apopka are staying alert after getting a scary reminder that anyone could be lurking in the night.
An Ocala pizza shop was scammed while fundraising for a high school student who was injured in a car crash, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Fourth-grader Shaolan Kamaly was fatally struck by a car while riding her bike in the crosswalk near Sugar Mill Elementary last month, sparking outrage in the community.
Residents at Regency Gardens Condominiums in Orange County were in fear of losing their homes. But after Tuesday’s meeting with the condo board, residents have a glimmer of hope.
The Montverde Town Council convenes every second Tuesday of the month for its regular meeting, but what makes these gatherings special is what happens beforehand.
Residents of Regency Gardens Condominiums are worried they’ll either lose or have to sell their properties after a recent notice revealing a shortfall of over $17 million in the condominium association’s reserves.
Space Coast Frenchie Rescue, a Brevard County-based nonprofit, rescues and rehomes French Bulldogs. Since last November, the organization has been overwhelmed with new rescues.
A small congregation in Daytona Beach — led by Pastor Ben Figueroa — feels powerless after it was forced to shut down its food pantry.
Orange County District 6 Commissioner Michael Scott hosted community members and county leaders on Wednesday to address concerns following an apartment gas explosion.
In recent years, it’s become a well-known joke that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs attached to their vehicles. But why is that?
The non-profit said $20,000 that could have benefited people with special needs will now have to go toward repairs and security.
Habitat for Humanity is rolling out a roof repair program to St. Cloud residents. The nonprofit will receive funding from the city that will allow it to fix between 17 and 19 residents' roofs for free.
On Monday, two signs posted by the building official and Seminole County Fire Marshal warned that some of the marina docks are structurally inadequate and unsafe.
Central Florida’s Haitian community is reacting to recent violence in the country. A group will host the “Let Haiti Decide” town hall in Orlando.
Mikeanesha Moore, the woman who was critically injured after a possible gas explosion at an Orange County apartment, died on Saturday, according to her family.
Mikeanesha Moore, the woman who was critically injured after a possible gas explosion at an Orange County apartment, died on Saturday, according to her family.
Orange County and the city of Orlando appear to be at odds regarding a private land development worth hundreds of millions of dollars.
There’s an uptick in elderly people coming to a homeless shelter in Daytona Beach. Dr. Victoria Fahlberg, executive director of First Step Shelter, said she noticed the trend in December.
On Thursday, Ocala city leaders hosted a town hall to discuss incoming changes as leaders hope to get results for residents and visitors as the area continues to grow.
Nearly one week after a possible gas explosion at Woodhill Apartments, the victim's family is sharing their story and looking for someone to be held accountable.
On Monday, the Sanford City Commission voted to approve an emergency health declaration to make funds available for immediate maintenance of its two water treatment facilities.
Feral hogs are a problem across Florida, causing millions of dollars every year, but officials in Flagler County say special traps appear to be the solution.
During Tuesday night’s city council meeting, Mark LaRusso said he’d like fencing to be placed along the back of Ascension Catholic School’s property that faces the tracks.
The city of St. Cloud is now taking legal action against the construction company that built phase two of the city's downtown revitalization project.
Marion County Public Schools is considering creating uniform start and end times across the district, which would potentially change start and end times to the school day by hours for some schools.
A group of community members and loved ones came together on Wednesday to honor the life of a 9-year-old boy killed after being hit by a school bus.
In recent years, it’s become a well-known joke that some residents of The Villages have been seen with loofahs attached to their vehicles. But why is that?
Belvedere Terminals filed a lawsuit on Tuesday, claiming that the county tried “to rob Belvedere of its Property and constitutionally protected rights.”
