A Florida businessman, David Ingram, has been indicted on charges of making false declarations in bankruptcy filings and perjury, with a potential 25-year prison sentence.

The NWS forecasts potentially severe afternoon thunderstorms and a major heat risk for Orlando, with a Heat Advisory in effect. Uncertainty surrounds a possible tropical cyclone development this weekend.

Convicted felon Frank Diviak was sentenced to five years in federal prison for stealing and possessing a firearm from a pawn shop. He had pled guilty and was apprehended when the stolen gun fell from his clothing.

A woman was sexually assaulted in a UCF Downtown campus parking garage by Lamarcus Robinson Jr., who was swiftly arrested with help from a detailed suspect description.

Oviedo officials are considering water rate hikes and borrowing to fund a new water treatment plant and stormwater improvements, facing mixed resident reactions.

GigaPower is installing new fiber optic cables in Central Florida to enhance internet speed and reliability, with operations from June to August, using non-intrusive techniques to avoid major disruptions.

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).