Shaniqua Rose, Travaris McCurdy head to runoff in Orlando City Council District 5 special election
Two of the seven people running in the Orlando City Council special election will advance to a runoff race in June, according to unofficial results posted by the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office after polls closed Tuesday.
โHow could my name be linked to drug trafficking?โ Orlando-area woman targeted by DEA Social Security imposters
A retired Orlando-area resident is the first to report a double imposter scheme that combined an email alert from the Social Security Administration and a phone conversation with a DEA agent.
Keeping children with autism safe around water
Drowning is the fourth leading cause of death for children on the autism spectrum. Thatโs why Thursdayโs "Breakfast with Bridgett" featured a discussion about water safety with Katie Pabst, Florida Autism Center's director of clinical operations for northwest Florida.
City, Jags agree to spend $1.25 billion on โStadium of the Future;โ Gainesville or Orlando to host home games
The Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville took the wraps off the most expensive investment in Jacksonville history on Tuesday, a 50-50 cost split on the $1.25 billion โStadium of the Futureโ project that wonโt include new taxes and will keep the team in town for the next generation.
Orlando plans to raise stormwater fees for property owners. Hereโs how much
About 20 people gave city leaders an earful, expressing their disagreement with the stormwater increases, and councilmembers also voiced their concerns but ultimately agreed they do not know how else they can cover the cost of what the city needs.
โStamp Out Hunger:โ Letter carriers deliver donations in nationโs largest 1-day food drive
Each year, families leave non-perishable food items near their mailbox on the second Saturday in May. Letter carriers pick up the donations during their routes and the food is then taken to local food banks and organizations for distribution.