Suspicious death investigated in Alammonte Springs
Seminole County authorities are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death. Crime scene
View ArticleNCAA title game set: Villanova vs. Michigan
Michigan has shored up the deficiency that always held it back, becoming one of the nation’s best de
View ArticleMount Dora launches shuttle system, parking limits to ease visitors' search...
MOUNT DORA — Finding a parking place in downtown Mount Dora, beloved for its eateries and boutiques, can be a headache. Particularly on weekends, drivers often meander through the quaint commercial...
View ArticlePope celebrates Easter Mass in St. Peter's Square
Tens of thousands of faithful went through heavy security checks to enter St. Peter's Square to part
View ArticlePope's Easter message calls for peace, beginning with Syria
On Christianity's most joyful day, Pope Francis in his Easter Sunday message called for peace in a world marked by war and conflict, “beginning with the beloved and long-suffering land of Syria,” and...
View ArticleJudge dismisses lawsuit from Pulse families against social media
A Michigan judge dismissed a lawsuit by some of the families of Pulse victims against social media p
View ArticlePolk deputy sheriff arrested on domestic battery charge
A Polk County deputy sheriff was arrested on domestic battery charges Saturday, the agency said. Deputy Sheriff Timothy Strickland is accused of pushing his wife of six years to the ground, causing...
View ArticleMarco Rubio builds elaborate tunnel system to keep teens away from NRA money
Following a barrage of insults from Parkland shooting survivors, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio has reportedly built an elaborate tunnel system, complete with booby traps, to keep teenagers away from his...
View ArticleCoca-Cola Orlando Eye is now the Faygo Orlando Eye
The Orlando Eye has made a bold and sort of tasty move, trading their Coca-Cola sponsorship for a Faygo endorsement. “We wanted to retain a soda association with a company that’s just as good, or so...
View ArticleThe Villages now offers complimentary Bang Bus
After years of overwhelming comment card demands, Florida’s most active senior citizen retirement community is finally adding a complimentary Bang Bus to its grounds. “At first we had liability...
View ArticleFollowing Disney, Universal says they will also increase employee wage gap
After Disney announced an impressive pay package for CEO Bob Iger, Universal followed suit and also increased their employee wage gap. In a prepared statement, NBCUniversal announced this week it...
View ArticleBuddy Dyer ate a Tide Pod
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer reportedly decided to eat a Tide Pod this week. No exact reason was given as to why the mayor decided to consume the popular laundry soap, but insiders tell us he couldn't...
View ArticleFun Spot announces new 'Florida Project' Experience
In a bold move meant to cash in on the popularity of the Kissimmee-set Oscar-nominated film The Florida Project, Fun Spot announced today that their Kissimmee theme park will soon offer "The Florida...
View ArticleHoly Land Experience now offers a 'Body of Christ' poke bowl
In a bold move, the Holy Land Experience announced a slew of new food offerings for park guests, including a trendy Body of Christ poke bowl. The new poke bowl, which comes with fresh ahi tuna,...
View ArticleSeaWorld’s search for new CEO narrowed down to three people who haven’t seen...
Following the departure of former CEO Joel Manby, SeaWorld released a statement saying they've narrowed their search down to the only three people in existence who haven't seen the documentary...
View ArticleTiangong Chinese space lab set to re-enter atmosphere
China's defunct Tiangong 1 space station is hurtling toward Earth and expected to re-enter the atmos
View ArticleMotorcyclist struck, killed by SUV on SR 46, troopers say
A motorcyclist was killed early Sunday after he was hit by a vehicle and pushed into another on State Road 46, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Jasson Sasser, of Mount Dora, was riding his...
View ArticleMarriott hotels near Mall at Millenia to open Wednesday
Marriott International announced that its two new hotels – under one roof – are set to open Wednesday near the Mall at Millenia. The building contains a 120-suite Residence Inn and 134-suite...
View ArticleOrlando Brand Madness: Round 4 starts today
Congratulations to the eight brands that have advanced to Round 4 in Orlando Business Journal’s Orlando Brand Madness competition. The bracket-style contest pits some of the region’s top brands...
View ArticleTrump invited Putin to White House, but no date set, Kremlin says
An aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin says U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the Russian leader to the White House, but the two countries haven't started any preparations for such a visit....
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