State Road 408 in Orlando reopens after being closed for hours due to a fatal multi-vehicle crash involving a Honda Civic, Dodge Durango, and Toyota Corolla. One woman died in the collision.

Orlando Police Department officers won silver and bronze in a national 200 meter flag catching race in Denver, highlighting their athleticism and teamwork.

John Green will host "An Evening with Author John Green" in Orlando on January 24, 2025, discussing his literary career and creative process at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Sanford Police are seeking public help to locate Carlos Jerome Smith Jr., wanted for felonies including first-degree murder. Authorities advise caution and not to approach Smith, who may be armed and dangerous.

Brandon Leo was shot dead during a headphone sale he arranged online, with Sanford Police suggesting it might be a "set-up." Witnesses reported a shootout, and Leo was declared dead at the scene. Police urge the public to conduct online sales safely.

All-female Universal Monsters headline the final haunted house, "Eternal Bloodlines," at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, featuring characters like Countess Marya and a new score by composer Sara Barone.

High School Football Media Days in Orlando spotlight regional athletes and address the impact of Florida's new policy allowing students to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

The Orlando Fire Department is hosting a recruiting event at Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center to attract potential firefighters and inform about the career.

Lake County schools implement a new security system, equipping staff with panic alert badges that provide a direct link to law enforcement and activate security cameras during emergencies.

A 22-year-old man, Brandon Leo, was shot and killed in Sanford while trying to sell headphones. The police are investigating the incident and searching for the assailants.

Orlando faces scattered showers and storms with higher chances on Tuesday and a Moderate HeatRisk. Relief from heat is expected mid-week; mariners should exercise caution due to afternoon thunderstorms.

A sinkhole in Groveland prompted evacuations, affecting three homes. Initially measured at 20 by 10 feet, the fissure expanded to 80 by 10 feet, complicating response efforts. The city is providing hotel shelter and the Red Cross is assisting.

A body was found at Starke Lake in Ocoee; police suspect drowning and see no indication of a crime. A related distress incident occurred earlier in the week.