GCCURRENT
Winter Park Current
Gator CurrentWinter Park: Park Avenue's community pulse
ArtsDiningCommunitySchoolsBusinessGovernmentSportsReal EstateTechnologyHealth

Community

Local community news, events, and neighborhood updates.

Heavy rain, strong storms possible Monday in Central Florida — WFTV Orlando Local
CommunityWFTV Orlando Local•55m

Heavy rain, strong storms possible Monday in Central Florida

Another soggy day is ahead for Central Florida, with periods of heavy rain expected and the potential for a few stronger thunderstorms later Monday afternoon and evening.A cold front moving through the Big Bend region will push additional moisture into Central Florida on Monday, helping to fuel...

Katherine LangfordKatherine Langford
Continue reading
Deputies engage in standoff at residence in Volusia County, sheriff's office says — WESH 2 Orlando
CommunityWESH 2 Orlando•1h

Deputies engage in standoff at residence in Volusia County, sheriff's office says

A large law enforcement presence is unfolding in Seville, Volusia County. This is a developing story.

Read story →
Video: Firefighters work to extinguish vehicle fire on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County — WESH 2 Orlando
CommunityWESH 2 Orlando•1h

Video: Firefighters work to extinguish vehicle fire on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County

Firefighters are working to extinguish a vehicle fire that's causing delays on Florida's Turnpike in Orange County.

Read story →
The US has stepped in to buy Japanese yen. Why? — WESH 2 Orlando
CommunityWESH 2 Orlando•2h

The US has stepped in to buy Japanese yen. Why?

The United States bought the Japanese yen for the first time in more than a decade. Why?

Read story →
Car fire shuts down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County — WFTV Orlando Local
CommunityWFTV Orlando Local•2h

Car fire shuts down part of Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County

Crews responded to a car fire early Monday on Florida’s Turnpike in Orange County.The incident happened in the southbound lanes of Florida’s Turnpike before SR-429, in the Winter Garden area.The vehicle was seen fully engulfed in flames in the roadway.The incident has only 1 lane of traffic moving...

Read story →
Strong storms, heavy rain expected across Central Florida today — WESH 2 Orlando
CommunityWESH 2 Orlando•2h

Strong storms, heavy rain expected across Central Florida today

Strong storms and heavy rain are expected across Central Florida today, with some storms possibly becoming severe later this afternoon.

Read story →
Cuba faces yet another nationwide blackout as electrical grid collapses — WESH 2 Orlando
CommunityWESH 2 Orlando•2h

Cuba faces yet another nationwide blackout as electrical grid collapses

Cuba’s energy grid collapsed late Sunday, the electricity utility announced, plunging the country into another nationwide blackout as a U.S. oil blockade continues.

Read story →
Officers respond to possible shooting in Orlando neighborhood — WFTV Orlando Local
CommunityWFTV Orlando Local•2h

Officers respond to possible shooting in Orlando neighborhood

Reports of a shooting led Orlando police to a Pine Hills neighborhood Sunday evening.Officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the area of North Pine Hills Road and North Lane.Channel 9 was near the investigation a short time later and saw a parking lot between two apartment buildings that appeared...

Read story →
5,000 homes evacuated as Eastern Washington wildfires burn on — WESH 2 Orlando
CommunityWESH 2 Orlando•3h

5,000 homes evacuated as Eastern Washington wildfires burn on

With winds and steep canyons working against crews, fires near Spokane remain uncontained and a state of emergency is in effect.

Read story →