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.

Blaze Fast-Fire’d Pizza offers free 11-inch pizzas to celebrate a new Orlando location at 11853 Narcoossee Road, Lake Nona, on a specific day, with over 45 ingredients to choose from.

Seminole County Supervisor of Elections Chris Anderson faces a temporary injunction for alleged campaign law violations, accused of soliciting voters and campaigning on duty.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Orlando on Sunday night; the suspect remains unidentified and sought by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando Health bids $439 million to acquire three hospitals and medical practices from Steward Health Care's bankruptcy estate, potentially expanding its presence in East Central Florida.

Lake County Commissioners Parks and Shields appointed to FAC committees, influencing state-level policy in areas like the environment, urban development, and technology.

A man in Orange County faces manslaughter charges for the death of his girlfriend after she succumbed to injuries sustained in a domestic battery incident.

Leesburg installs speed enforcement cameras in school zones to deter speeding and enhance children's safety, with initial warnings followed by citations for violations.

Orlando residents face a heat advisory with a forecast of 106-110 degrees, potential storms, and aviation shifts. Cooler air will follow, but Tropical Storm Ernesto could affect marine conditions.

Orlando Health is the first to use Abbott's rapid blood test for mild traumatic brain injuries, delivering results in 15 minutes and aiding in emergency treatment decisions.

An Orlando man died in a rollover crash in Lake County after his vehicle overturned multiple times. The 47-year-old was not wearing a seatbelt. The incident is under investigation.

Orlando faces another hot day with possible storms, as stated by the NWS Melbourne. High temperatures and a heat index near advisory levels are expected, with slightly cooler conditions later in the week.