Florida has launched a statewide animal cruelty database as part of Dexter's Law, providing information on individuals convicted of animal abuse to assist in the safe adoption and rehoming of pets.

Orlando experiences chilly New Year's Day with a gradual warm-up expected; a frost advisory is in effect for areas west of I-95 with patchy frost possible in rural areas. A cold front may bring weekend showers and worsen boating conditions.

Apopka woman Xin Liu, 40, was indicted for defrauding an elderly person using deceptive communication methods, facing up to 20 years if convicted. Trial is set for January 28, 2026.

One hospitalized and several displaced after an apartment fire near the University of Central Florida in Orange County; the cause is under investigation.

A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect in Orlando, with a Freeze Warning in Lake and Inland Volusia counties. Challenging fire weather and cautious sailing conditions noted, with gradual warming expected by the weekend.

A woman died after falling off a motorcycle and hitting a guardrail on I-95 in Volusia County; the driver faces charges for driving with a suspended license.

A juvenile was injured in Tavares, Florida, after a traffic incident with a truck; details are unclear, but the child has been hospitalized and is expected to survive. Investigation ongoing.

The NWS warns of dense fog along the I-4 in Orlando, risky rip currents at beaches, and potential air travel delays due to fog. A cold front will bring cooler, drier weather and fire weather concerns.

A 17-year-old named Brenden Watkins was fatally shot in a suspected robbery in Deltona on Christmas. No suspects have been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

Warm weather with morning fog is expected in Orlando into the weekend, but a cold front will bring cooler temperatures and increased marine hazards early next week.

An 88-year-old man died after his car hit a utility pole in Volusia County on Christmas Eve, with investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol ongoing.

Two men from Kissimmee were charged with armed carjacking during a vehicle sale from Facebook Marketplace, according to ClickOrlando and WESH reports.

Orlando's weekend weather forecast predicts tranquil skies with a cooldown, ideal for outdoor activities before a cold front brings breezy conditions and possible showers early next week.