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Shipley Do‑Nuts’ Semoran shop reopens March 27–28 under new owner Virentes Hospitality with live music, giveaways and a donation to Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando. First-in-line guests can win free donuts for a year.
Community & Society in ...
Thousands showed up at a Central Florida job fair even as employers pause hiring and national payrolls fell. Local workforce centers point to training and targeted follow-ups as ways to compete.
Retail & Industry in ...
Trader Joe's lists a 'Coming Soon' site at 1444 North Alafaya Trail in Waterford Lakes, putting a new store under three miles from UCF. No opening date has been announced.
Alex Birchenall is Windermere Prep’s new permanent head and is pushing a plan for a two‑story K‑5 campus in Horizon West as the private school runs at capacity.
Politics & Govt in ...
After a weeks‑long fight, Port Canaveral commissioners voted unanimously to keep a Merritt Island parcel off the market, blocking a proposed LNG plant. Neighbors said safety and proximity to homes sealed the outcome.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Daytona Beach woman was arrested March 24, 2026, and charged with vehicular homicide in a January 2024 crash that killed a passenger; the victim’s family called the arrest a relief.
A Lake County man was held on $500,000 bond after his arrest in the death of a tire shop worker. Authorities have released few details as investigators continue to probe the case.
A Canadian man received more than 17 years in federal prison after an Orange County undercover sting and a guilty plea for attempted enticement and CSAM charges.
Police converged on a Palm Bay home Monday after an 'armed disturbance' was reported near Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street; residents were told to stay inside while officers secured the scene.
A broad‑daylight dispute in Kissimmee escalated into an attempted shooting that ended when the suspect’s gun jammed twice, police say. The suspect is jailed and an ICE detainer was issued.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
After years of spills and state rebukes, Winter Springs approved $65.8M to replace an aging east wastewater plant; construction is targeted for 2028.
Sports in ...
The Greater Orlando Sports Commission is seeking $3 million in tourist‑tax funds to bring Team USA’s weeklong pre‑Olympic camp and exhibition games to Kia Center in late June–early July 2028.
A body matching the description of missing 13-year-old Na’Sean Kirkland was recovered from Lake Eulalia in Maitland; officials say the medical examiner will confirm identity.
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