The Florida Union Free School District has partnered with the Empire State Service Corps to provide dedicated academic support to students. ( Pixabay photo.) Florida schools partner with Empire State Service Corps to help students beat the summer slide The Florida Union Free School District has partnered with the Empire State Service Corps to provide dedicated academic support... Local News 11 Aug 2026 | 01:25
Florida’s boys of summer after the victory over Port Washington. ( Photo: Danielle Caldwell.) Florida Little League’s historic season ends at state final four The Florida Little League Majors All-Stars’ postseason run came to an end July 29 with an 11-1 loss to Mid Island in the... Local News 05 Aug 2026 | 01:01
A Garden Party hosted at Beit Kulanu’s Pomerantz Memorial Garden on May 31. ( Photo by Gail Conklin.) Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with Beit Kulanu Celebrate America’s 250th year of independence with Beit Kulanu, Orange County’s newest congregation, at a joyful Shabbat... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 09:57
FUFSD Summer Band practicing. ( Photo provided.) Florida. FUFSD Summer Band Program to hold concert July 29 The Florida Union Free School District’s Summer Band Program returned for its fifth year where 20 middle and high school... Local News 28 Jul 2026 | 09:50
CJ Davila, Austin Caldwell, Tom McKeon, RJ Kearns and Rylan Mejia celebrate the NYS Section 3 title after beating Stony Point Monday, July 20 in Warwick. ( Photo by Regina McKeon ) Florida’s march to the Little League World Series continues Coming off the emotional July 9 win over Warwick to secure their first ever district championship, Florida Little League’s... Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 09:31
Members of Troop #514 celebrate the opening of community exercise stations at Glenmere Lake Park. ( Photo provided.) Members of Troop #514 earn Bronze Award by creating community exercise stations at Glenmere Lake Park Eleven local Girl Scouts from Troop #514 in Florida, N.Y., earned their Bronze Award by creating community exercise stations... Local News 21 Jul 2026 | 08:24
Grammy-Award-winning artist Jimmy Sturr will headline the Florida Family Fun Fest on Aug. 9. ( Photo provided.) 18-Time Grammy winner Jimmy Sturr to headline the 26th Annual Florida Family Fun Fest The Florida Family Fun Fest Committee announced the return of local legend and 18-time Grammy Award-winner Jimmy Sturr and... Local News 17 Jul 2026 | 01:02
Florida Little League’s Major All-Star Team:Back row, left to right: Coach Josh Caldwell, Florida Little League President James McAteer, Manager Ray Younghans, Coach Justin Riordan and Coach Matt McKeonSecond row, left to right: Tom McKeon, Zach Younghans, RJ Kearns, Rocco Covelo and Gavin GuerraFirst row, left to right: Patrick Grogan, Sebastian Clark, Austin Caldwell, Colin Riordan, CJ Davila, Rylen Mejia and Joe Riordan ( Photo provided) Florida Little Leaguers make history with district championship Florida Little League’s Major League All-Star team made history this month by winning the District 19 championship, making... Local News 15 Jul 2026 | 01:05
James R. McAteer James R. McAteer of Florida, N.Y, entered into eternal rest on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on Oct. 31, 1932,... Obituaries 22 Jun 2026 | 05:42
Eileen Bellew will discuss her memoir at the Florida Public Library. ( Photo provided.) Florida Public Libray to host local author The Florida Public Library is honored to continue its Local Author Series on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 5 p.m, featuring... Local News 04 Jun 2026 | 04:26
On May 8, Wine Time Owner Mark Chisholm shared a photo on the business’ Facebook page, depicting the damage done by the reported break-in. (photo posted with permission). ( Photo by Mark Chisolm) Police: No updates yet on ‘smash-and-grab’ break-ins Police say they are not yet ready to publicly discuss any updates regarding their investigations into a series of smash and... Local News 03 Jun 2026 | 10:44
S.S. Seward JROTC students participate in Memorial Day events. ( Photo provided.) S.S. Seward JROTC supports Memorial Day traditions in Florida S.S. Seward JROTC students played a significant role in this year’s Memorial Day observances hosted annually by the American... Local News 29 May 2026 | 10:56
The Florida Union Free School District has implemented the Orange County school bus safety program. ( Pixabay photo.) FUFSD to implement stop-arm camera school bus safety program The Florida Union Free School District has implemented the Orange County school bus safety program in line with NYS Vehicle... Local News 21 May 2026 | 11:43
Local author JC Fabio to discuss new memoir at Florida Public Library The Florida Public Library will host local author JC Fabio for an engaging author talk on Saturday, May 2, at 1:30 p.m. Fabio... Local News 27 Apr 2026 | 05:43
Three gymnasts from Paradigm Athletic Center Gymnastics Team qualified for prestigious national programs. Picture left to right: Avie Frankl, Zoe Santiago and Emily Walsh. ( Photo provided.) Paradigm Athletic Center gymnasts qualify for prestigious national events Florida - Three gymnasts from the Paradigm Athletic Center’s Gymnastics Team qualified to the prestigious Level 9 Eastern... Sports 24 Apr 2026 | 02:27
