Ex-deputy Francisco Estrella avoided jail for obstruction in a carjacking case involving a death by taking a plea deal for 12 months of probation and community service.

Lake-Sumter State College appoints Dr. Laura Byrd as Interim President after Dr. Heather Bigard's departure, focusing on continuing the school's student success initiatives.

Universal Orlando has launched its 33rd Halloween Horror Nights event, featuring 10 new haunted houses, 5 scare zones, and live entertainment, running on select nights until November 3rd.

The Lake Mary 12-U All-Stars Little League team will celebrate their World Series win with a parade at Disney World's Magic Kingdom, marking a series of honors following their historic victory.

A child died after being found unresponsive in an Orlando pool. The incident is under investigation by the police. No further details on the child’s identity have been released.

Three individuals received federal prison sentences for conspiring to traffic methamphetamine through Orlando, with their roles varying from initiation to transport.

Kaili E. Dupuis turned herself in for her alleged accessory role in a Leesburg store clerk's murder, joining others, including the main suspect Alex Lopez, in custody.

The Creative City Project hosts "Happy Frights" and "Haunting Nights" at Leu Gardens in Orlando, offering family-friendly and adult Halloween experiences from September 27 to October 31.

The NWS Melbourne FL forecasts onshore showers, isolated storms, and humid conditions with heat index values up to 106°F for Orlando. A moderate heat risk persists with caution advised for outdoor activities.

A woman was killed in a St. Cloud domestic dispute; a man surrendered after a standoff with police, where no return fire occurred. Children present escaped unharmed.

A pursuit following a home burglary in Seminole County ended with a crash in Orlando, hospitalizing four people. Charges are pending against the individuals involved.

Former Apopka High School teacher Dmitri V. Kostyunin receives a life sentence for sexually battering a foreign exchange student and additional charges.

Orange County is reintroducing film incentives to attract productions and boost the local economy, following the end of Florida's state film program in 2016.