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.

On Independence Day, 20 immigrants became U.S. citizens in a ceremony in Orlando, showcasing America's diversity with individuals from 17 countries fulfilling the requirements to naturalize.

Jose Alvarado was arrested in Osceola County for sexual abuse of minors, including charges of lewd behavior and possession of child pornography. He admitted to sexual acts with an underage boy he met on a dating app.

Alex Lopez is charged with the murder of store clerk Raied Shihadeh after a robbery in Leesburg; police captured him with family's help.

Orlando man Michael Zaccardo was arrested in Seattle on charges of attempted second-degree murder after allegedly stabbing a man who asked about park hours in Shadow Bay Park, Orlando.

Retired USMC Sgt. Fred Robinson was honored as the 2023 Veteran of the Year by the Orange County Mayor’s Veterans Advisory Council for his service to veterans.