Retired Orlando police officer Dennis Turner was shot dead in a family dispute. Jeffery London was charged with first-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a felon.

A man was injured in a fire near Longwood apartments; authorities are investigating the incident as arson. The fire, intended for warmth, grew uncontrollably, leading to the man's injuries.

Thornton Park in Orlando hosts the Orange Ball Drop for New Year's Eve again, with local bars participating and increased safety measures. Meanwhile, downtown faces challenges with bar closures and new regulations.

A house fire in east Orange County prompted a rapid response from over a dozen fire crews, with no injuries reported despite significant damage to the home.

Orlando faces a mix of weather hazards, including dense fog, strong rip currents, a cold front leading to a temperature drop, and heightened fire sensitivity due to low humidity.

Dense fog encompasses Orlando, with an advisory in effect until 10 AM across multiple counties, leading to risky travel conditions. Beachgoers are also warned of high rip current risks.

A 13-year-old girl named Emony Nicole Jackson was shot and killed on Christmas Day in Orange County; a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, claiming the shooting was accidental.

A 17-year-old boy was shot dead on Christmas Eve at an Orange County condo parking lot; no suspect identified.

Tanqueray's Bar in downtown Orlando is set to permanently close on New Year's Eve after over three decades, with lease non-renewal and city regulations cited as reasons.

The trial of Alex Lopez, charged with murdering clerk Raied Shihadeh during a Fast Stop Superette robbery, began with jury selection in Lake County. Lopez allegedly stole $100 and was later captured. His relatives were accused of aiding him.

Florida lawmakers consider a bill for a real-time alert system in schools for imminent threats, named the "Yaya Act" after T'Yonna Major, tragically killed in 2023.

Tremon Jones was arrested in Orange County for the fatal stabbing of Degwendlyn V. Floyd, discovered on Nov. 28 with details still being investigated.

A man was shot dead by deputies in Kissimmee after taking himself hostage and displaying a gun on Facebook Live, following a domestic battery incident.