Disney’s case against DeSantis is dismissed by Florida judge

FL Governor Ron DeSantis urged Disney CEO, Bob Iger (pictured), to drop lawsuit – Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kathy Hutchins Disney’s lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis over the loss of a long-standing planning district was dismissed by a district court judge in Florida on Wednesday. The judge determined that Disney lacked standing to file the complaint.

Major Central Florida routes are connected by a new parkway that opened, hopefully relieving local traffic

New Florida Parkway – View of Florida Highway — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Viktoriya A In the Central Florida beltway, SR-429, I-4, and SR-417 now have a connection that might change the game. Years went by while the billion-dollar project was developed. There was a great celebration on a sunny Friday morning in Seminole County as

Five eateries in Central Florida were ordered to temporarily close after inspectors found significant health concerns

Gainesville, Florida, USA Downtown Cityscape & Restaurants – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Recently released inspection records from the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation reveal that five restaurants in Central Florida were forced to temporarily close their doors after health inspectors discovered they were not following all state regulations on sanitation

Save the date! Central Florida will host the biggest festivals and events in 2024

Florida Strawberry Festival, Central Florida Ticket Counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: EWY Media New year, fresh experiences to create! The plethora of events in Central Florida is the greatest thing about being a resident! Here’s a list of some of the biggest festivals and events that will be held in Central Florida this

Christmas Day marked the start of significant weather changes in Central Florida

Seaside cold weather in Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Kristi Blokhin A few light raindrops had fallen on Christmas Eve, but this isolated pattern of rain quickly ended. On Sunday, it was predicted that an area of low pressure would travel eastward from the Texas and Louisiana region toward the Sunshine State. The moisture that

Central Florida lottery ticket worth $44 million that has not been claimed expired on Monday

Lottery ticket stack – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by alisafarov There wasn’t much time left to claim a $44 million lottery jackpot. WFTV has been in touch with the Florida Lottery to inquire about any potential winners. The Sunoco Express at 2655 North Orange Blossom Trail sold a Florida Lotto ticket that was chosen in

Florida is currently the U.S.’s second-most valuable housing market, according to report

South Florida – Housing Market – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by pisaphotography According to a Zillow survey, Florida has surpassed New York to become the second-most valuable U.S. housing market. Four Florida markets are among the top six where home prices have increased since the epidemic began: Tampa (+88.9%), Miami (+86.6%), Jacksonville (+82.4%), and Orlando

The coldest air of the winter season is on its way to Florida

Coldest weather of the season coming to Florida – Woman sitting near fireplace with mug in hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Alina Rosanova Some of the coldest air of the season so far is headed for Central Florida in our next big cold air punch. Monday’s front will bring clouds for the first

Central Florida’s skies illuminated by the Orionid meteor shower

Meteor shower – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Makarov Konstantin In Central Florida, the 2023 Orionid meteor shower was visible between Saturday night and Sunday early morning. There was no better place to be than outside, not just in the afternoon but also overnight, as the weekend forecast called for clear skies. Right about midnight

There have been reports of damage caused by recent tornadoes in Florida

Tornadoes touch down in Florida – Pictured: Waterspout Water Tornado – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by aramiu After damage in the Tampa Bay area, Florida faces a second day of tornado risk. The Southeast U.S., which is suffering from a severe drought, has benefited from rain brought by a tropical disturbance, but Florida is seeing