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Leaders of the Pluris water system, which serves the northern part of Wedgefield, have rejected the county’s offer to buy ...

The Orlando Amateur Radio Club’s 78th annual “HamCation” event will feature more than 30 educational forums, 100 commercial vendors, 200 swap tables and outdoor tailgate to demonstrate and sell ...

State Sen. James Skoufis and Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson have introduced legislation aimed at withdrawing Orange County ...

From Fashion Island to Irvine Spectrum Center, experience vibrant cultural celebrations featuring captivating dragon and lion dances, mesmerizing outdoor art installations and a bustling night ...

This map update reflects restaurants that are open and serving their communities now. Orange County’s robust dining scene has been on a steady rise with big-name newcomers, very familiar chefs ...

Monterey County Supervisor Glenn Church called the incident a "Three Mile Island event" for the industry, referencing the 1979 partial meltdown at a Pennsylvania nuclear power plant, the worst ...

Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Famer Taylor Dayne, who has held online auctions for some of her wardrobe and other paraphernalia from her 1980s and '90s chart-topping days ...

A Rock Island woman faces charges after authorities allege she struck a prosecutor and others on Thursday. The Rock Island County State’s Attorney’s Office has charged Jessica L. Anderson, 41 ...

Lunar New Year celebrations are planned throughout Orange County as communities ... Fortune event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 8 at Fashion Island. On Feb. 9, from noon to 3 p.m., there will ...

A 'ghost' island that suddenly appeared in the Caspian Sea in early 2023 is playing a centuries-long game of peekaboo with scientists, and it's about to vanish once again – if it hasn't already ...