An Osceola County deputy was arrested for domestic battery and cyberstalking, with additional charges of unauthorized computer access pending. The sheriff's office vows to maintain department integrity.

Orange County launches a network of cooling centers to protect residents from extreme heat, offering free rides through Lynx during heat advisories, and ensuring water distribution to vulnerable populations.

A teenager died and another is critically injured after their pickup truck hit a tree in Winter Haven, Florida. Weather and loss of control are being investigated as possible factors.

Westgate Resorts in Orlando cuts 357 jobs in an operation streamlining effort, encouraging affected employees to apply internally for other positions.

A new state-of-the-art climbing gym, High Point Climbing & Fitness, is being created within Orlando's Packing District by converting an old warehouse. It will include a variety of climbing facilities, aiming to open in Spring 2025.

A man with a gunshot wound was found dead in a burning home in Lake County. The incident, which was initially a house fire, is now a death investigation.

A fire suspected to be caused by fireworks destroyed part of an Orange County apartment complex, displacing 16 adults and 7 children, but caused no injuries.

Several lakefront parks in Lake County will be temporarily closed early next week for nematode treatment of grass, with specific areas cordoned off and public advised to keep distance.

Orlando experiences intense heat with temperatures in the low to mid-90s and heat indices up to 107F, prompting the National Weather Service to advise hydration and caution, especially due to high-risk rip currents on some beaches.

Used fireworks in a trash bin caused a house fire in Maitland on Independence Day, with no injuries reported. Similar incidents urge caution in disposing of pyrotechnics.

Two men died in related shootings in Orange County on July 4th. Deputies responded to incidents minutes apart. A suspect is in custody, and the community is deemed safe. The motive remains unclear.

Fireworks stored in a garage after July 4th ignited a fire at a 6,000-square-foot Longwood home, causing significant smoke and water damage. No injuries were reported.

Da'Raveius Smith was sentenced to 15 years for the 2022 attempted murder of a student at Seminole High School, with added probation and a ban from weapon possession.