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A brush fire in Eustis, Florida, has been contained after burning 94 acres and prompting evacuations; multiple fire departments and the Florida Forest Service collaborated in the effort.
Weather & Environment in ...
Warm, mostly sunny Orlando today — but Atlantic beaches are under a high rip‑current risk. Patchy fog overnight may slow early commuters.
Food & Drinks in ...
Mission Resort + Club has reworked its on-site dining into Conquistador Bar & Restaurant, a 164-seat Spanish‑Florida spot opening ahead of Valentine’s Day.
A Good Samaritan swam to a sinking car off I‑95 near Stuart and pulled a pregnant driver to safety; she later delivered by emergency C‑section and both are recovering.
Sports in ...
Orlando is hosting the YETI Climbing National Championships, featuring top climbers competing for a $30,000 prize and points towards the 2026 National Team selection.
Orlando faces risky fire weather and choppy seas, with a cold front leading to critical fire conditions and hazardous boating, including elevated rip currents.
An innocent driver was shot in a "domestic-related" incident near the Orange County Jail; Orlando police arrested one person, and the victim is expected to recover.
Politics & Govt in ...
A federal judge has halted the termination of TPS for Haitians, a relief for many in Central Florida's Haitian community, amidst political debate and advocacy for extension.
Osceola County Firefighters battled a large fire at an abandoned Kissimmee hotel, suspected to have started in the laundry facility. No injuries were reported.
A fire at Sapphire Winter Park apartments in Seminole County displaced 13 people and led to three suffering from smoke inhalation. The cause is under investigation.
Parks & Nature in ...
Florida investigates 101 vulture deaths at Blue Spring State Park; avian flu concerns prompt park closures and testing, with similar bird fatalities at Orlando's Lake Eola.
Two Florida teens were accused of plotting a murder at Lake Brantley High School; one was charged with attempted murder and the other as an accessory.
Community & Society in ...
Osceola County School District investigates after a photo of students sitting on a school bus floor highlights overcrowding, following a concerned parent's social media post.
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