Winter Park Hosts Pride and Juneteenth Celebration with Symbolic ‘Flip of the Switch’
Winter Park lit up with color, emotion, and community spirit on Thursday evening as people came together to celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth, and the city’s special “Flip of the Switch”…
DCF Investigation Finds No Evidence of Exploitation by Regina Hill in Elder Care Case
A recent investigation by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) has found that State Representative Regina Hill did not exploit an elderly woman, despite earlier concerns and media…
DeSantis Leaves Out LGBTQ, Hispanic Communities in Pulse Remembrance and Sparks Backlash
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing strong criticism after his official statement for the Pulse nightclub shooting remembrance did not mention the LGBTQ or Hispanic communities, two groups that were…
United Methodist Church Officially Closes 27 Churches in Alabama and Florida Panhandle
The United Methodist Church has officially closed 27 churches in the South Alabama and Florida Panhandle region as part of a major shift in its structure. The closures were confirmed…
Joy Luck Buffet in Volusia County Hit With 33 Health Violations, Inspection Follow-Up Required
Joy Luck Buffet, a restaurant in Volusia County, Florida, was recently inspected by health officials and found to have 33 violations. This included both basic and intermediate-level issues related to…
Heartbroken Mom Speaks Out After Toddler Injured in Shocking Sanford Hit-and-Run
A mother in Sanford, Florida, is speaking out after her young daughter was hit by a car in a shocking hit-and-run accident. The incident happened on Monday night, and the…
Wild Hog Herds Invade Lake Nona Neighborhood, Leaving Homeowners Frustrated and Helpless
People living in Lake Nona, Orlando, are facing a wild problem—literally. Large groups of wild hogs have started roaming around their neighborhoods, especially in the Randall Park area, and residents…
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez Completes First Week in Jail
Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has now completed one week in jail after being arrested on serious charges. Lopez, who was once in charge of keeping the community safe,…
High Springs Considers Increasing Fire Assessment for Property Owners
The city of High Springs is thinking about raising the fire assessment fee that property owners pay every year. This discussion happened during a City Commission meeting on June 6,…
‘No Kings Day’ Protests Scheduled in Gainesville and High Springs on June 14
Protest events under the name “No Kings Day” are set to happen this Friday, June 14, in both Gainesville and High Springs, Florida. These events are part of a wider…