A 13-year-old girl, Rose Dieujuste, was found dead with trauma signs in Orange County on July 4th. Authorities are investigating the homicide and seeking public assistance for information.

The article details a study that ranks the cleanest and dirtiest lakes in the US, with Florida's Lake Louise and Utah Lake at opposite ends of the spectrum, considering factors like oxygen, ammonia, and lead levels.

Fire stations in Central Florida have been burglarized, with thieves targeting firefighters' vehicles for theft, reflecting a disturbing trend across various states.

Orlando introduces "Wavelength," an immersive concert with 200+ light pillars and a live blend of singers, instrumentalists, and rock musicians at Dr. Phillips Center in August.

A Kissimmee man was sentenced to 12 years and 7 months in prison for attempting to entice a minor for sex, after a sting operation involving a fake profile on a dating app.

AAA's 'Tow to Go' program returns for Independence Day to prevent impaired driving by offering tow services from July 3-8.

Osceola County proposes an ordinance to fund the maintenance of the NeoCity/OHP Stormwater Basin to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety, with a focus on areas deriving special benefits.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cut $32 million from the state arts budget, impacting numerous cultural organizations and sparking debate over the funding and support for arts festivals like Orlando Fringe.

FDOT accelerates upgrades on I-4 to alleviate congestion, with construction on auxiliary lanes to begin earlier, aiming for a 2025 completion instead of 2030.

The Orlando Oddities and Curiosities Market, featuring over 200 vendors of dark arts, taxidermy, and peculiar items, takes place at Osceola Heritage Park.

Bessman Okafor received a death sentence for the 2012 murder of Alex Zaldivar after a complex legal battle influenced by changes in Florida's death penalty laws.