Community News
Sunday, May 24, 2026 · Maitland
Ocoee Fire Department Now Accepts Newborns Through Safe Haven Program
The Ocoee Fire Department accepts newborns up to 72 hours old through Florida's Safe Baby Station program, operating 24/7.
Maitland to Rebuild Sandspur Road Starting Late June
Maitland will close Sandspur Road from Bucher Road to Hope Road for up to five weeks starting in late June for reconstruction and sidewalk repairs. The project will remove problematic trees before rebuilding the roadway.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Maitland Extends Independence Lane in June, Adding 600 Feet of Downtown Roadway
Maitland will extend Independence Lane by 600 feet starting in June, mirroring the brick-paved design of the existing downtown corridor.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Maitland Sinkhole Appears Stable; Wymore Road Repairs Could Begin Thursday
A sinkhole that swallowed Wymore Road in Maitland on May 15 appears stable after water tests. Orange County plans to begin repairs Thursday if conditions remain unchanged.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Maitland Sinkhole Stabilizes; Road Work Could Begin Thursday
Engineers say the 25-foot sinkhole on Wymore Road in Maitland has stabilized. Reconstruction could start Thursday.
Sunday, May 24, 2026
Sinkhole Closes Wymore Road South of Brightwater Circle
A 20-foot-wide sinkhole closed both lanes of Wymore Road in Maitland early Friday morning. Orange County is establishing detours while crews assess the damage.
Sunday, May 24, 2026