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Sanford Brewing Company goes cash-only, pays staff directly amid uncertainty about future
Read full article: Sanford Brewing Company goes cash-only, pays staff directly amid uncertainty about futureSanford 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.
Maitland couple rescued after being stranded in North Carolina mountains
Read full article: Maitland couple rescued after being stranded in North Carolina mountainsA 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.
‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia
Read full article: ‘400 years of life:’ Que Throm and Cicero Greathouse defined querencia"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.
‘Heart of Maitland:’ Kappy’s Subs forced to close early Tuesday due to outpouring of love
Read full article: ‘Heart of Maitland:’ Kappy’s Subs forced to close early Tuesday due to outpouring of loveAfter 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.
‘Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do:’ Kappy’s Subs in Maitland closing after 57 years
Read full article: ‘Hardest thing I’ve ever had to do:’ Kappy’s Subs in Maitland closing after 57 yearsKappy’s Subs, an iconic Central Florida eatery that has been open for 57 years, announced it is closing for good.
Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehicles
Read full article: Maitland firefighters knock down fire that destroyed 3 city-owned vehiclesMaitland firefighters knocked down a fire that destroyed three city-owned vehicles, including a back-up rescue vehicle, a city spokesperson said.
Volunteers donate backpacks with hygiene products, other needs for foster children in Orlando
Read full article: Volunteers donate backpacks with hygiene products, other needs for foster children in OrlandoDozens of backpacks filled with hygiene products and new pajamas will be donated to foster kids in the Orlando area.
REMINISCING: Central Florida teams in the Little League World Series
Read full article: REMINISCING: Central Florida teams in the Little League World SeriesOver 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?
‘Explode everything:’ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurants
Read full article: ‘Explode everything:’ Florida man accused of threatening to blow up Orlando, Winter Park restaurantsAccording to investigators, he left several letters at various locations across Orange County threatening to “explode everything here in whole America.”
‘The hotel burned down,’ but a Florida woman’s reservation refund was denied
Read full article: ‘The hotel burned down,’ but a Florida woman’s reservation refund was deniedA 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.
Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fire
Read full article: Fireworks stored in garbage bin spark Maitland house fireA 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.
WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve meets Maitland school crossing guard who goes extra mile
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Trooper Steve meets Maitland school crossing guard who goes extra mileEvery morning, crossing guards across Central Florida dedicate their time to make sure our students get to school safely.
2 dead after pickup truck rear-ends motorcycle on I-4 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: 2 dead after pickup truck rear-ends motorcycle on I-4 in Orange County, FHP saysTwo 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.
Old Florida: This Maitland fruit stand still going strong. Here’s how to get your oranges, grapefruit
Read full article: Old Florida: This Maitland fruit stand still going strong. Here’s how to get your oranges, grapefruitAfter 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 investigating after person shot at Maitland apartment complex
Read full article: Police investigating after person shot at Maitland apartment complexPolice 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.
Maitland therapy center helps build bridges between children with autism, first responders
Read full article: Maitland therapy center helps build bridges between children with autism, first respondersMany kids got quite the surprise at a therapy center aimed at providing services and treatment for children diagnosed with autism.
Daytona Beach woman, 20, dies after crash that hurt 2 others, shut down I-4 in Maitland, troopers say
Read full article: Daytona Beach woman, 20, dies after crash that hurt 2 others, shut down I-4 in Maitland, troopers sayA 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.
Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts say
Read full article: Hurricanes may be to blame for huge algae blooms in Central Florida, experts sayThe 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.
🦉Sanford wins runner-up, $1,000 in ‘Superb Owl’ contest
Read full article: 🦉Sanford wins runner-up, $1,000 in ‘Superb Owl’ contestAlthough 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.
🦉Florida Owl finalist in ‘Superb Owl’ contest, Hoo could win $5K with your vote
Read full article: 🦉Florida Owl finalist in ‘Superb Owl’ contest, Hoo could win $5K with your voteIt'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.
Deltona man arrested in Maitland robbery investigation after pursuit ends on I-4 ramp, police say
Read full article: Deltona man arrested in Maitland robbery investigation after pursuit ends on I-4 ramp, police sayA Deltona man was arrested in connection with a robbery investigation in Maitland, according to the police department.
Killer Robots get ready to invade Maitland’s Enzian Theater with premiere of new movie
Read full article: Killer Robots get ready to invade Maitland’s Enzian Theater with premiere of new movieOrlando-based band The Killer Robots are getting ready to take over the Enzian Theater for the premiere of their latest movie, Robotica Destructiva.
WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi opening new Central Florida location. Here’s what we know so far
Read full article: WAVE Asian Bistro & Sushi opening new Central Florida location. Here’s what we know so farA Mount Dora restaurant with a huge social media following is getting ready to open a second location, this time setting up shop in Maitland.
RDV Sportsplex in Maitland sold to Genesis Health Clubs
Read full article: RDV Sportsplex in Maitland sold to Genesis Health ClubsMVP 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.
Young adults with special needs meet their new employers at Maitland event
Read full article: Young adults with special needs meet their new employers at Maitland eventInside 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.
New map shows Orange County residents when Hurricane Ian debris will be removed
Read full article: New map shows Orange County residents when Hurricane Ian debris will be removedOrange County announced an online debris removal map for homeowners countywide Thursday as the county continues its recovery after Hurricane Ian.
VIDEO: Troopers remove tree blown onto I-4 between Maitland, Altamonte Springs
Read full article: VIDEO: Troopers remove tree blown onto I-4 between Maitland, Altamonte SpringsWhile Seminole County has not enacted an official curfew, law enforcement officials are warning drivers to stay off the road as Hurricane Ian moves north and Central Florida feels its impact.
Orange County unveils new student art exhibit during Global Peace Week
Read full article: Orange County unveils new student art exhibit during Global Peace WeekIn the midst of Global Peace Week in Orange County, officials installed a new student art exhibit in the administration center’s atrium gallery.
Calling all cat people: Enzian to host movie events for David Bowie, feline fans
Read full article: Calling all cat people: Enzian to host movie events for David Bowie, feline fansMaitland’s Enzian Theater is calling all cat people to two separate, upcoming movie events celebrating both our feline friends and late pop legend David Bowie in August and September.
‘Anybody has a chance:’ Submissions for 2023 Florida Film Festival now being accepted
Read full article: ‘Anybody has a chance:’ Submissions for 2023 Florida Film Festival now being acceptedIt’s time for filmmakers all over the world to reel in their excitement because the 2023 Florida Film Festival is now accepting entries for its 32nd annual event.
Silver Alert issued for missing elderly Maitland woman, police say
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing elderly Maitland woman, police sayA Silver Alert was issued Thursday evening for an elderly Maitland woman who was reported missing after leaving her apartment, according to the Maitland Police Department.
Brick & Spoon owner turned passion for Cajun-style brunch into Orlando business
Read full article: Brick & Spoon owner turned passion for Cajun-style brunch into Orlando businessA retirement plan turned into a passion for Kentrail Davis when he made it his mission to bring Louisiana-style Cajun Style to Orlando.
Maitland police grow beards to support officer injured in home fire
Read full article: Maitland police grow beards to support officer injured in home fireMaitland police are showing their support for an officer who was injured earlier this month in a home fire — one that destroyed nearly everything he owned, according to the Maitland Police Department.
COVID-19 vaccine site for kids under 5 now open in Maitland
Read full article: COVID-19 vaccine site for kids under 5 now open in MaitlandThe vaccine site at the Roth Jewish Community Center will be open on Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., where 200 doses of the Moderna vaccine are set to be available for children 6 months to 5 years old.
Florida senator to discuss reopening of children’s vaccination site
Read full article: Florida senator to discuss reopening of children’s vaccination siteState Sen. Randolph Bracy, D-Orlando, is set to hold a news conference Thursday discussing the reopening of a children’s vaccination site in Maitland after it was postponed due to a lack of shots.
Vehicles crashes into SunRail train, causes delays in Orange County
Read full article: Vehicles crashes into SunRail train, causes delays in Orange CountyOne person was hospitalized after a crash between a SunRail train and a vehicle that delayed multiple trains in Orange County, fire officials said.
Firefighters work to drench burning building in Maitland
Read full article: Firefighters work to drench burning building in MaitlandOrange County Fire Rescue assisted the Maitland Fire Rescue Department Saturday in responding to a reported structure fire close to Lake Seminary in Maitland, officials said.
Free Comic Book Day 2022: Where you should go to participate
Read full article: Free Comic Book Day 2022: Where you should go to participateFree Comic Book Day — an annual comics celebration on the first Saturday each May — will be making a return this year after its 2021 cancelation due to COVID-19.
Florida Reedy Creek dissolution law won’t stand in court, government attorney says
Read full article: Florida Reedy Creek dissolution law won’t stand in court, government attorney saysA Maitland attorney specializing in local government issues said the law stripping Disney of its special governing powers will not hold up in court.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Woman critically injured in motorcycle crash; I-4 east lanes closed near Maitland
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Woman critically injured in motorcycle crash; I-4 east lanes closed near MaitlandA major crash is creating heavy traffic in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 4 at Maitland Boulevard.
Maitland company targeted in state unemployment claims scheme
Read full article: Maitland company targeted in state unemployment claims schemeThe latest version of unemployment fraud showed up in the files of a Central Florida commercial real estate company as 18 people filed claims for a company they never worked for.
Sen. Bracy highlights funding efforts supporting Jewish community after Nazi rallies
Read full article: Sen. Bracy highlights funding efforts supporting Jewish community after Nazi ralliesNearly a week after antisemitic demonstrations took place in Orange County, Florida Sen. Randolph Bracy is highlighting funding efforts to help protect the Jewish community in Central Florida.
Central Florida farmworkers’ advocates rail against Sabatini, DeSantis amid anti-migrant rhetoric
Read full article: Central Florida farmworkers’ advocates rail against Sabatini, DeSantis amid anti-migrant rhetoricThe Farmwork Association of Florida, along with other advocates for migrant workers, held a news conference Wednesday to call out recent anti-migrant and immigration rhetoric from State Rep. Anthony Sabatini and Gov. Ron DeSantis.
What is an H2-A visa? How migrant workers are able to legally work in Florida
Read full article: What is an H2-A visa? How migrant workers are able to legally work in FloridaA discussion about temporary work visas recently surfaced following false allegations implying migrants staying at a Maitland hotel were illegal immigrants.
Migrants staying at Maitland hotel are legal farm workers, Apopka mayor says
Read full article: Migrants staying at Maitland hotel are legal farm workers, Apopka mayor saysDespite pronouncements to the contrary by a Central Florida lawmaker, migrants reportedly staying at a Maitland hotel are in the country legally as farmworkers.