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.

Authorities seek three individuals after a hit-and-run caused an SUV to flip on I-4 in Orange County. The incident, involving a red Camaro, left the young SUV driver unharmed. The suspects fled and remain unidentified. Public assistance is requested.

Universal Orlando's new park, Epic Universe, will open in 2025 without offering single-day tickets, requiring guests to purchase multi-day packages initially.

Osceola County has a rabies alert after a rabid domestic cat was found. Residents are cautioned to avoid wild animals and ensure that pets are vaccinated.

The Orange County Sheriff seeks $13 million for deputy pay raises, citing a need to remain competitive and a risk to service levels without the increase.

Orange County to host its Contract Academy on July 12, 2024, offering insight into securing local government contracts with a focus on underrepresented business owners.

A United flight diverted to Orlando after a passenger bit and fought with a flight attendant, leading to their restraint and removal by law enforcement.

The Downtown Interactive Fountain in the city will close temporarily for repairs on July 16, 2024, and is expected to reopen around noon on the same day.