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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Donovan Myrie |Patricia Tolley
APOPKA, Fla. - The Apopka City Council approved a preliminary plan on Wednesday evening to work with Matthew's Hope to allow the ministry to park a motor coach (bus) within city limits that will be used as a temporary mobile shelter for homeless people. "We need to all understand, this is not going to solve the homeless issue," said Matthew's Hope Founder, President & CEO Scott Billue.
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1 week ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
COCOA BEACH, Fla. - Destination Downtown Food Hall opened in Cocoa Beach on Monday, making it the first on the Space Coast, according to a news release. Located at 2 N. Atlantic Ave., per its website, the venue hosts a mimosa bar, a beach shop, and the following vendors: Destination Downtown Food Hall (OG Enterprises NAS) The food hall also has a mobile ordering system where guests can browse all the vendors' menus and pay at one location, according to a news release.
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3 weeks ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - In South Florida, a legal battle is taking place against the state's illegal immigration enforcement laws - and on Tuesday, an Orange County leader questioned whether what they previously complied to do is legal. "The courts have weighed in, I know it is continuing to be battled, but this is not a final decision, but right now they have said this should not be continued to be enforced law," Orange County Commissioner Nicole Wilson said.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - More than 100 local artists and groups have collaborated to create a new website to showcase a different part of visiting Orlando: the culture and arts. The online guide showing the "creative side of Central Florida" comes during a time of uncertainty about government backed grants toward cultural tourism.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - After four months of discussion between leaders across Orange County, a flurry of recommendations for jail reform was released Wednesday - but challenges remain for implementing these changes.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - A Titusville woman said she spent her Mother's Day at her son's grave site, still looking for closure on how he died. Her 25-year-old son, Tri-Marea Charles, was shot and killed by Titusville Police on Feb. 7. On Tuesday night, she pleaded to the city council for more answers in the ongoing investigation. "I still do not have closure for what happened to my son. I am still hearing rumors every day, it's just a tragedy, I am just over it," Samantha Charles said.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | James Sparvero |Daniel Dahm |Patricia Tolley
VIERA, Fla. - Opening statements will be presented Tuesday in the trial of a Brevard County teacher accused of being drunk at a Cocoa Beach house party with 100 teens. Karly Anderson faces charges of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer.
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1 month ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
ORLANDO, Fla. - More than 900 union members walked off their jobs Wednesday at Lockheed Martin sites in Orlando and Denver, according to a news release. The strike comes after months of negotiations for a new contract failed between the United Auto Workers Union and the defense and aerospace company. Chairperson for Orlando's UAW branch, Local 788 Cherrie Bowen, told News 6 this was the first time there has been a strike at the facility off Sand Lake Road.
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2 months ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley
CASSELBERRY, Fla. - Another Central Florida city signed a resolution to have their police officers train with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement - but not without hesitation. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for all local governments to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement. Casselberry city leaders met on Monday to discuss this, and the solution was to sign an agreement with ICE under its 287 (g) program.
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2 months ago | 
clickorlando.com | Patricia Tolley |Christie Zizo
ORLANDO, Fla. - Applications are open for people who want to get a voucher for free swimming lessons for their young children in Florida. The state's Water Smart FL website shows that people can apply for the vouchers. Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez launched the program in September 2024. To apply, you need to have proof of a family income that is no more than 200% of federal poverty guidelines, proof of Florida residency, and the date of birth of the child.
