Orange Center Elementary School in Orlando is set to become Florida's first public-private charter school following a decisive parental vote, in partnership with Lift Orlando and Orange County Public Schools.

A tractor-trailer fire closed southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike near St. Cloud; no injuries reported, and lanes reopened later with caution advised.

Freeze Warning and Cold Weather Advisory issued in east central Florida, including Orlando, through 9 AM EST with temperatures in the mid-30s. Residents are advised to protect plants and pets.

A cold front brings hazardous boating conditions, cooler temperatures, and potential record heat to Orlando, with freezing temps expected later in the week.

Walt Disney World offers discounted Discover Disney tickets and resort stays for Florida residents, with new park experiences and festivals scheduled for 2026.

Orlando will host the Rolling Loud festival from May 8-10, 2026, featuring top hip-hop talent and expected to boost the local economy. Pre-sale tickets are available from January 9.

An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured in a collision between his dirt bike and a car in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The incident is under investigation.

A driver died in a single-vehicle rollover accident involving a Lexus in Groveland; the incident is under investigation and caused significant traffic delays.

An 18-year-old named Patrick Bouvier Williams III faces attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old friend in Orange County on New Year's Day.

A man in Orlando was arrested for impersonating a postal worker and stealing mail from an apartment complex. He was caught with burglary tools and stolen mail.

Orlando's weather is cooling slightly today but will warm up by midweek, with no significant rain expected until at least next Saturday. Conditions will vary from patchy fog to possible brief showers as a weakening cold front moves southward.

Disparate sentences in Florida raise concerns, with a teen in Orange County facing charges for firing shots, and controversy in Brevard County over a lenient sentence for a defendant involved in two teens' deaths.

The Orlando Fire Department successfully rescued a dog trapped under the SR-408 overpass, working alongside Animal Control and using a cage for safe extraction.