Orange County detectives arrested a man after DNA testing tied him to the 2012 China Wok slaying; the suspect was already serving a 30-year sentence.

Severe thunderstorms moved through Central Florida Wednesday, prompting warnings for parts of Orange, Osceola and Brevard counties and bringing gusty winds and hail risk.

Oregon‑based Rapta has established a regional headquarters in Orlando to serve aerospace, defense and space manufacturers across the Eastern United States. The move ties the AI firm closer to the Space Coast and local industry partners.

Hot and muggy this morning; showers and thunderstorms likely after 11 a.m. with gusty winds and heavy downpours.

A fatal crash closed Florida’s Turnpike in Osceola County near mile marker 240, halting traffic both ways as emergency crews and a medical helicopter responded.

EDC Orlando revealed a 100+‑artist lineup for Nov. 6–8 at Tinker Field. Three‑day GA, GA+ and VIP passes go on sale June 25 at 12 p.m. ET.

Mid‑90s highs and heat‑index values over 100°F will make Tuesday hot and muggy in Orlando. County cooling centers and free LYNX rides are available when the heat index hits 103°F.

Former Kansas edge rusher Dean Miller sued the NCAA in Orange County seeking an extra year and emergency relief so he can transfer to UCF. The complaint challenges recent denials and ties eligibility to potential NIL money.

A DeLand Walmart cashier was arrested after deputies say she kept an elderly customer's $2,700 winning lottery ticket; deputies recovered the stub and filed grand theft charges.

Timothy Byrnes, 58, a retired NYPD lieutenant and 9/11 first responder, was killed after being ejected from a golf cart in the Village of Citrus Grove. Police say the trailer attached to a pickup struck him after the cart hit a curb.

A driver died after his SUV veered off eastbound I‑4 near mile marker 128, struck a fence and rolled several times, troopers said.

Hot and muggy Monday with highs near 95°F and heat indexes over 100°F. Patchy morning fog and isolated late-day storms possible.

A 23-year-old Haines City man was arrested after deputies say he followed and attacked a nightclub employee at a Davenport gas station; authorities recovered the victim's keys and mace.