A new area code to keep up with Central Florida growth will start in June. The state Public Service Commission on Tuesday set a June 4 implementation date for the 689 area code, which will overlay the ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — State utility regulators gave the go-ahead Tuesday for a new area code to keep up with growth in Central Florida. The Public Service Commission unanimously approved a proposal that ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — With nearly 1,000 people moving to Central Florida each week, more people are living and working in the area which means more phone usage. New area code '689' was activated in Central ...

689 area code debuted in Central Florida with a splash, but there’s hardly been a ripple since (6:00) “Orlando Sentinel Now” is a midday news show features the top news and quirky stories of the day.