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.

A Microsoft outage has led to widespread flight cancellations and delays in the US, affecting various sectors, with Orlando International Airport advising passengers to contact airlines directly.

Universal Orlando offers a $199 "Florida Unlimited Days Ticket" for unlimited access to its parks until December 18, 2024, for residents, including seasonal events and new attractions.

Evan Sims received a two-year prison sentence for making a fake bomb threat on a flight, which forced an emergency landing. He must also pay $25,478 in restitution.

Efforts are underway to find 3-year-old Rakim Akbari who vanished from an Orlando resort. He has autism, and was last seen near State Road 535 and World. Authorities are urgently asking for public help and have issued a Florida Missing Child Alert.

Fausto Toribio was arrested for a shooting at a Kissimmee apartment, facing charges including premeditated murder.