Longwood

Longwood man attacked, 'the suspect is a black bear'

Posted on Saturday, December 12, 2009 12:54:12 AM

A Longwood man was taken to the hospital Thursday night with cuts on his face from what may have been a bear.

Man In Hospital After Bear Attack

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 8:52:51 AM

A bear attack sent a man to a Seminole County hospital Thursday night. Florida Fish and Wildlife officials say a man heard some noises in his backyard on Wild Plum Lane in Longwood.

Bear attacks man in neighborhood

Posted on Friday, December 11, 2009 12:40:29 AM

A resident in The Springs subdivision in Seminole County was transported to a hospital Thursday night after he was scratched by a bear, Fish and Wildlife officials said.

Best Japanese and Sushi Restaurants in Orlando, Florida

Posted on Thursday, December 10, 2009 11:44:07 AM

Whether you are traveling in Orlando or live in the Central Florida area there are plenty of Japanese and Sushi restaurants to choose from when dining out.

Salsa Heat Christmas Party - Salsa dancing at its best

Posted on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 11:30:27 AM

Salsa dancing at its best!! December 4, 8:06 PM Orlando Ballroom Dancing Examiner Patsy Holden Salsa Heat hosts their Christmas Party Social of the Year on December 19 at Dance Orlando Salsa Heat Salsa Heat , Orlando's largest and most exciting Salsa school, will be hosting a fantastic Christmas Party Salsa Social on Saturday, December 19 from 9:30 ...

Cancer treatment center planned

Posted on Sunday, December 6, 2009 11:21:26 AM

A group of doctors bought the long-vacant commercial building on Enterprise Road in Orange City that once housed a nursery and, later, appliance retailers.

Longwood Restaurant Damaged By Fire

Posted on Friday, December 4, 2009 11:18:19 AM

A fire caused major smoke damage to a Longwood restaurant on Friday morning. The fire ignited at Bayridge Sushi on state Road 434 near Rangeline Road.

Put pillow power to work

Posted on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 12:13:00 PM

It takes just moments for Sam June to decorate his family room for the holidays.

A bit of color brings life to furnishings

Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 11:51:20 AM

Color choices in furniture over the past decade have been mostly 'brown, brown or more brown,' said Louis Slone, owner of Slone Brothers Furniture in Longwood, Fla.

$6.7M in Orange County energy projects to roll out by March

Posted on Saturday, November 28, 2009 11:33:51 AM

New local energy projects will include upgrading air-conditioning systems. Shown: Audrey Navaro of Energy Air Inc.

Two killed in Seminole County crash

Posted on Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:15:42 AM

Two young Central Florida men died in a car accident early Thanksgiving morning.

Lost socks find niche

Posted on Wednesday, November 25, 2009 8:00:12 PM

For every problem, there is a solution - and, perhaps, a marketable product. For Cheryl DelMastro of Longwood, the problem of lost socks has turned into a thriving business, as her less than 2-year-old company, Stay With Me, is finding a following.

I-4 gunman pleads no contest

Posted on Monday, November 23, 2009 7:57:14 PM

Mario Franceschi, 21, of Longwood, on Monday, November 23, 2009 pleaded no contest in Sanford to shooting from a car as it traveled down Interstate 4 a year ago during a road rage incident that led to a fatal crash.

Pillows give a punch to decor

Posted on Sunday, November 22, 2009 9:07:16 PM

It takes just moments for Sam June to decorate his family room for the holidays.

Foodie awards are coming

Posted on Friday, November 20, 2009 8:52:07 PM

Do you have a favorite breakfast spot? Ideas on where to get the best buffet in Central Florida? What's your fave barbecue joint? For the 12th annual Foodie Awards , we want to know your picks for 2009's best in Central Florida dining .

Boy, 3, Missing From Hospital Found; Man Sought

Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 8:46:50 PM

A 3-year-old boy reported missing from Florida Hospital Altamonte has been found in Maitland while officers search for a suspect, according to Altamonte Springs police.

Report: Many teen drivers text, talk on cells

Posted on Monday, November 16, 2009 8:30:49 PM

Half of U.S. teens with cell phones admit talking on them while driving, and a third say they've written text messages while they were at the wheel, according to a report released Monday.

Concordis Group Partners With Insurance Office of America

Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 8:09:24 PM

Concordis Group Inc. announced it has formed a strategic partnership with Longwood, Fla.-based privately held independent insurance agency Insurance Office of America.

Lawyer challenges Commissioner McLean for Disctrict 2 seat

Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:53:31 PM

Elections in the Seminole County cities of Oviedo and Longwood may have just wrapped up, but John Horan, of Winter Springs, already is looking ahead to next year's election.

Orlando ballroom instructor profile, Nannette Sweet

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 7:44:31 PM

Orlando ballroom instructor Nannette Sweet is a long-standing professional in the Orlando area and offers numerous opportunities for ballroom lessons throughout Greater Orlando.