Surveillance video shows a DeLand teen swinging and kicking a baby alligator at Stetson's aquatic center; deputies arrested a 14-year-old and trespassed five juveniles.

Convincing AI-generated crime videos have prompted real police responses in the Orlando area. Officials warn pranksters could face charges if they waste emergency resources.

Holy City Zoo BBQ opened in Longwood with a menu that pairs Texas smoke with rotating flavors from Korea, Mexico and Spain and a beer-forward bar.

Two tourists face felony charges after FWC says they strapped a dead alligator to their car roof and drove across Central Florida.

A 'Dead Dyer' message targeting Mayor Buddy Dyer was found in Baldwin Park; police say they'll investigate while the city's communications team did not immediately respond.

Orlando Health has started construction on a downtown Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery Institute at 55 W. Gore St., a $13M project that will centralize specialty care and add training space.

Scattered storms this afternoon with heavier rain and gusty winds building through midweek.

Warm, clear morning; scattered storms possible after 2 p.m. High rip‑current risk at Atlantic beaches and wet rounds are likely midweek.

A week of pre‑shows, pop‑ups and a $99 Thrill Pass will turn Orlando into Rolling Loud's RL Week ahead of the May festival.

Commissioners are set to advance a plan to turn Church Street into a curbless festival street; Phase 1 begins this spring and later work continues into 2027.

CFS Coffee opened April 3 at Stoneybrook Exchange in Winter Garden, bringing Colombian coffee, arepas and an all-day menu to the neighborhood. Hours are listed as 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.

A Winter Park resident claimed $1 million on a Florida Lottery Gold Rush scratch-off and opted for a $638,100 lump-sum payout at the Orlando district office.

Maitland will break ground April 7 on a new 20,000‑sq‑ft, nearly $16M library at Quinn Strong Park. The two‑story building will replace the city’s 1907 library and expand public programming space.