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18 hours ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
SANFORD, Fla. - A historic Sanford house is now on the market, and it may be one that residents are pretty familiar with. According to the listing, the "Higgins House" - located at 420 S. Oak Ave. - is an 1894 two-story Queen Anne Victorian style home just blocks from downtown Sanford. The property was originally built for railroad superintendent James Corcoran Higgins, and it's still owned by one of his direct descendants. But that may not be the case for much longer.
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18 hours ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
Last week, half a dozen eateries across Central Florida were forced to close following a visit from a health inspector, according to the Florida DBPR. Reports show that these businesses were cited for reasons including rodent droppings, cockroaches found crawling inside, and food being improperly stored. As of Tuesday, all of these eateries have met inspection standards and were thus allowed to reopen. Below is the full list of Central Florida restaurants closed between May 5 and May 11.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
COLUMBUS, Ohio - On Tuesday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visited lawmakers in Ohio to discuss a proposed amendment after the Sunshine State took action last year. In a release, officials with DeSantis' office said that DeSantis encouraged Ohio lawmakers to pass a resolution calling for term limits on members of Congress. Last year, Florida lawmakers passed a resolution ( HCR 693) with that same aim in mind.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. - SpaceX announced plans to launch its Falcon 9 rocket from Florida's Space Coast on Wednesday afternoon. According to SpaceX officials, the launch will send 28 Starlink satellites into orbit from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
By Anthony Talcott Summer is nearly upon us, and Florida's native grocery chain is gearing up to celebrate. On Monday, Publix announced that its stores will host free tasting events in May and June, bringing out product samples in different departments for guests to enjoy. Below are the dates for the Publix free tasting events and what product samples are on offer.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
LEE COUNTY, Fla. - Residents in Lee County were in for a strange surprise when they got a visit from an alligator, according to the sheriff's office. On Monday, the sheriff's office released video of an alligator outside a home in the Tortuga neighborhood. The footage shows deputies helping to wrangle the alligator before loading it onto a truck. "Thankfully, he was secured and handed over to the trapper safely," deputies wrote. "How's that for taking a BITE out outta crime?"
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
TAMPA, Fla. - Those driving along Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa may see an unusual sight: a UFO sitting on top of a local strip club. But what these drivers might not know is that this UFO is one of only two "Futuro Houses" that can be found in Florida. According to the Tampa Bay Times, the UFO atop that strip club - aptly dubbed "2001 Odyssey" - was originally intended to be the "House of the Future."However, the creator didn't have nude women in mind when he conceived of these strange buildings.
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1 day ago | 
clickorlando.com | Troy Campbell |Anthony Talcott
ST. CLOUD, Fla. - A 71-year-old substitute teacher was arrested after St. Cloud officers said he grabbed a student by the collar and threw him into a classroom wall as punishment, according to the police department. In a release, police said that the teacher - Casmore Shaw of Kissimmee - was working as a long-term substitute at Neptune Elementary School on April 29 when the incident occurred.
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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
"2/27 Finalize plans, clean room. Pack clothes. Plan route. Print Rental agreement. 2/28 Hide computer + phone. Pack and leave while M+D are gone. Go to local bank. Strike at 5. Park across the street, observe and put on disguise. At 5 move across the street and go in. Have in purse: Gun duct tape, eyes and ears, handcuffs. Get entry info before gagging (Garage, gate + door), Find out who will miss her + when. Find out about K, when did they talk last when were they together, is K alone?
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2 days ago | 
clickorlando.com | Anthony Talcott
SANFORD, Fla. - A driver was arrested over the weekend following a five-car crash in Sanford, according to the police department. In a release, police said they responded to the crash on Saturday at the intersection of 25th Street and Park Avenue. Scene of the crash in Sanford on Saturday, May 10 (Sanford Police Department) According to police, the crash was caused by Timothy Lambert, 41, who had been driving east along 25th Street.
