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.

Legionnaires' disease cases linked to a Florida gym prompt an investigation, with 14 infections reported. No gym name or deaths disclosed; gym identified by Channel 9 conducts water testing.

Orange County allocates $460,000 from the AHTF to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida to repair low-income residents' homes as part of the Housing For All Initiative.

Orlando's weekend weather will see mild temperatures with a cooling trend and potential showers and lightning by early next week. Conditions are favorable for mariners, with clear skies for aviation and a post-frontal cool-down expected by next week.

St. Cloud Police Department launches a Drone as First Responder Program to enhance emergency response, allowing real-time visuals for first responders and faster deployment across the city.

A fatal road rage incident in Seminole County led to one driver being shot, the vehicle crashing, and the shooter detained for questioning. Authorities are investigating.

Disney will feature the characters Bluey and Bingo from the Australian animated series "Bluey" in their parks and on their cruise line starting in 2026.