Ginger Gadsden

4 days ago | clickorlando.com | Ginger Gadsden

DeLAND, Fla. - When Hurricane Milton tore through DeLand last October, the rain fell hard and did not stop. Fire Chief Todd Allen said parts of the city saw 20 inches of rain in 24 hours, with 1 inch falling in just 20 minutes. Emergency crews were already on alert, but no one expected what came next. At first, the reports were familiar: standing water and downed trees. Then came something different. An entire neighborhood, Glen Eagles, was completely underwater.

1 week ago | clickorlando.com | Ginger Gadsden

DELAND, Fla. - David and Jamie Swink had weathered plenty of Florida storms in their DeLand home. But when Hurricane Milton rolled through last October, it brought something they hadn't prepared for: water rising fast and from every direction. David said he and his wife "thought we were OK" being above sea level, but they woke up to something they didn't expect. "At 6:30 it was dry," David recalled.

2 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Ginger Gadsden

EDGEWATER, Fla. - News 6 recently spent the day with Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood, a lawman known as much for his tough talk as for his front-line leadership. Chitwood has made headlines across Central Florida, famously labeling some of Volusia's most wanted criminals as "scumbags" and even greeting extradited suspects at the airport himself. But what does a typical day actually look like for the sheriff? We wanted to find out. Our morning began well before sunrise in Edgewater, Florida.

3 weeks ago | clickorlando.com | Ginger Gadsden

CLERMONT, Fla. - Nestled among the rolling hills of Clermont, just a short drive from Orlando, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards stands as a testament to patience, passion, and three generations of dedication. Since opening its doors in 1989, this family-run operation has blossomed into the state's largest winery, producing more than two million bottles of wine each year. But behind the stainless-steel tanks and the sprawling 127-acre vineyard lies something far more personal - a story rooted in legacy.

2 months ago | clickorlando.com | Ginger Gadsden

OVIEDO, Fla. - Nestled in the heart of Oviedo, Florida, the Lawton House stands as a living testament to the city's pioneer spirit and rich architectural heritage. This charming, white-frame 135-year-old home is more than just a relic of the past; it's a gateway into the stories of the families, educators and visionaries who helped shape the Oviedo we know today. Built around 1890 by J.H. Lee Sr., the house originally stood near the old downtown crossroads.