Governor DeSantis praised Florida's SAFE program for its success in the fight against fentanyl, with 2,100 arrests and significant drug seizures, including 485 pounds of fentanyl.

A man was shot in the neck by a coworker in Pierson, Volusia County, sparking an ongoing investigation. The victim is expected to recover; the suspect is still at large.

Adonis Leyva was arrested for killing a young swan at Orlando's Lake Eola, facing theft and animal cruelty charges. The swan's death saddened the community, with officials citing potential mental illness as a factor.

Orange County Public Schools face a $25 million budget shortfall due to an enrollment drop of nearly 7,000 students, almost double the projected amount.

Groveland Council candidate James O’Neil faces criminal charges and a civil lawsuit after a violent confrontation with neighbor Michael Trentadue, allegedly stemming from road rage.

Orlando is closing 14 intersections for crosswalk repainting to comply with FDOT regulations, with work causing traffic disruptions during certain hours over several days.

Visit Orlando CEO Casandra Matej defended the organization's financial practices, despite an Orange County audit that suggested misclassification of $20 million in tourism funds. Matej insists the funds are properly accounted for.

A semi-truck caught fire on I-4, causing major traffic delays and lane closures. The occupants were unharmed, and authorities worked to clear the scene.

A lightning strike caused a fire at St. Cloud Village apartments, with no injuries and eight units affected; the Red Cross is aiding displaced residents.

A shooting at Village Springs Apartments in Orlando resulted in the deaths of two women, with the suspect, Eliette De Jesus Marquez, arrested for the crime.

Florida's FDOT painted over a protest rainbow crosswalk near Pulse massacre site and is monitoring the area; local responses include plans for a "We will not be erased" event.

Orlando is to get a new U.S. passport office by 2027, offering expedited services for urgent travel documents, with appointments required and additional fees for faster processing.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell has announced plans to tackle a case backlog of 5,797 cases and to improve low staff retention rates through a five-year initiative and funding increases.