Maitland City Council approved designs for a new library in Quinn Strong Park, set to replace the historic 1907 building and the Maitland Senior Center. Voters backed the tax-funded $20 million project, which aims to preserve community services.

Orange County opens a Financial Empowerment Center offering free financial counseling to aid residents with budgeting, savings, and managing debt. The initiative aims to provide financial literacy for economic stability.

A fatal crash involving multiple vehicles occurred on County Road 42 in Lake County, leading to the road's closure and an ongoing investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been added to the State Attorney's Brady List following inconsistencies in his statements regarding the sharing of a crime scene photo on Instagram.

The National Weather Service issued a Cold Weather Advisory for parts of Central Florida, expecting brisk wind chills and a persistent chill. Residents are advised to dress warmly and keep pets inside.

A fire in Oviedo required a response from local fire departments who rescued several dogs and reported no injuries. The fire's cause is under investigation.

A head-on collision in Lake County resulted in two fatalities and left one person seriously injured after a failed overtaking maneuver on County Road 42.

College Park Cafe in Orlando plans to reopen after a Christmas Eve fire and past financial struggles, with community support and a fundraising campaign aiding staff. Renovations and rebranding are underway for its much-anticipated return.

Orlando expects colder weather with frost possible and poor boating conditions; warmer temperatures will return before another cold front hits mid-week.

A motorcyclist died after crashing into a box truck in east Orange County, leading to the closure of northbound lanes on Goldenrod Road for investigation.

Orlando to experience a cooler weekend with possible frost, a gradual warming on Sunday, and another cold front next Tuesday.

Winter Garden introduced a new ordinance from January 1, 2025, restricting alcohol sales post-midnight without a special permit, to reduce public intoxication and related littering.

A multi-vehicle accident involving a LYNX bus on I-4 west near State Road 535 caused delays and all lanes initially closed; one injured passenger treated. Traffic slowly resumed in emergency lane.