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News Summary Orlando Police are searching for Mario Pharris, a missing 60-year-old man last seen on February 28. His family is deeply worried, especially since...
News Summary A 16-year-old motorcyclist in Orlando lost his life in a tragic accident on March 5, 2025. The community mourns this heartbreaking loss, with...
News Summary Orlando residents are expressing strong opposition to a proposed homeless shelter in the SoDo district, citing concerns about safety, property values, and local...
News Summary Orlando is poised for a culinary transformation in 2025 with a plethora of new restaurant openings and revivals. Renowned chefs are set to...
News Summary Recent elections in Orange County have shifted the focus from tourism priorities to the pressing needs of local residents. Candidates endorsed by tourism...
News Summary Orlando Police Officer Oscar Polanco has been arrested for allegedly pocketing over $14,000 by falsely claiming payment for extra-duty assignments he never performed....
News Summary South Florida’s culinary and retail landscape is rapidly growing with a series of new openings. Notably, Bb.q Chicken, Publix, and Kuffo Restaurant are...
News Summary Desjardins Bank has announced the closure of its only branch in Palm Beach County located in Boynton Beach. The move ends a long-standing...
News Summary Lennar Corp. is making significant investments in Homestead and Florida City by acquiring three major development sites for $24.78 million. The deal involves...
News Summary In Miami, local small business owners are uniting to support gender-affirming care for transgender and non-binary individuals amid federal restrictions on DEI programs....