Children have curious minds, don’t they? Every time you turn around, they’re asking, “But why?” And that’s the question, isn’t it? As humans, we want to know the “why” behind everything. Well, science ...

Orlando is phasing out parking meters in its central business district. They may not all be physically gone by the end of September, but they won’t work starting Oct. 1. The change aligns with the ...

While the Fourth of July has passed, many local organizations continue to celebrate America 250 with special events and exhibits. In late July, the Orlando Museum of Art opened “USA 250: 250 Years on ...

Together We Can End Impaired Driving For Good. The 2026 MADD Monster Mash & Dash is Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Central Florida’s signature fall fun run to help us raise awareness and funds ...

When it comes to milk, Orlando has got you covered. Just east of downtown sits the Milk District, aptly named for its large milk plant found at the corner of Robinson Street and Bumby Avenue. In 1925, ...

With America’s birthday right around the corner, Orlando is lively with fun events celebrating our 250th anniversary! Here are a few events going on to celebrate the stars and stripes: ...

As America commemorates the 250th birthday of our nation throughout 2026, some historians are looking back to July 4, 1976, to see how Floridians marked the 200th anniversary, also known as the ...

The Orlando area is the 14th most expensive city for renters, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. While this might not come as a surprise, it is evident in the region’s ...

Sure, the World Cup is still going on, but the Orlando Pride were also on the pitch in July. With goals from Marta, Hannah Anderson, and Barbra Banda, the Pride won its fourth home game in a row, 3-0, ...

Dan Kirby is an architect and planner at Jacobs, a worldwide engineering, architecture and construction firm. But Kirby, who moved to Orlando in 1980, has a lengthy resume which includes serving as ...

College Park Diner, formerly College Park Cafe, has closed, according to a statement from owners Joey Eckenfels and Alan Saunders. A fixture on Edgewater Drive since the early 1950s, Eckenfels and ...

Public libraries in Orange County have become more than a network of places to find books — they have become a place to find resources to help rebuild lives. Amid housing insecurity, health crises and ...