Angie Quezada

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Angie Quezada

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. - A divided federal appeals court is upholding a judge's order that blocks the construction of new septic tanks in parts of the Indian River Lagoon, a move designed to protect Florida's manatee population. The ruling from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals follows a 2022 lawsuit filed by the environmental group Bear Warriors United.

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Angie Quezada

ORLANDO, Fla. - Orange County Fire Rescue is ushering in a new era of emergency response with the official opening of a $52 million state-of-the-art training facility on Curry Ford Road. County leaders, including Mayor Jerry Demings and the Florida State Fire Marshal, joined fire crews Tuesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony that marked the completion of the expansive complex, one of the largest public safety investments in the county's history.

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Angie Quezada

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - As layoffs continue at the state and federal level, county governments across Florida are stepping up to fill the gap, and that includes Volusia County. On Tuesday morning, dozens of job seekers gathered at the Road and Bridge Northeast Facility in Daytona Beach for a public works job fair hosted by Volusia County. The county is looking to fill a variety of positions ranging from entry-level to specialized trades, many of which require no prior experience.

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Angie Quezada

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A new program taking root inside the Volusia County Jail is giving inmates a chance to grow more than just produce, they're growing protection for Florida's coastline. County officials have launched a mangrove restoration effort at the correctional facility, using two on-site greenhouses to cultivate the trees. Experts say mangroves act as a natural defense against storm surge and coastal erosion and may be more effective than seawalls.

2 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Angie Quezada

Share TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles is alerting drivers about a new text message scam circulating across the state, this time claiming that recipients have unpaid traffic tickets. According to the agency, the scam attempts to pressure drivers into clicking a fraudulent link, warning that failure to pay immediately will result in the suspension of their driver’s license and vehicle registration.