A newly released autopsy says Delta worker Daniel Maldonado died from multiple blunt impact injuries at Orlando International Airport. His death was ruled accidental, but the crash sequence remains under review.

Melissa Lopez Marantes is campaigning for Orange County School Board District 1 with a platform centered on teacher pay, literacy and mental wellness.

Nearly 7,000 gopher tortoises were relocated across Lake and Orange counties in five years. Most left the properties where they were found, but their exact destinations are not easy to track.

Mike Crabb now holds Orange County’s vacant District 2 seat while campaigning to keep it. His appointment arrives just as early voting begins in a five-way election.

Downtown Orlando crime dropped 19% in the first half of 2026, but OPD still calls the area challenging.

A Leesburg man is accused of steering a tractor toward roadside workers after confronting them over flashing warning lights.

Kids 12 and younger can visit Sanford’s Central Florida Zoo free throughout August with an adult ticket purchase. The deal arrives as families look for one more summer outing before school resumes.

A deadly crash near Reddick has two northbound I-75 lanes blocked and traffic backing up across Marion County.

Bay Hill will join the PGA Tour’s new Championship Series in 2028, giving Orlando a permanent place among golf’s elite events.

An Ocala veteran’s Parkinson’s diagnosis is shining a light on Agent Orange, contaminated water and traumatic brain injuries tied to military service.

Orlando’s quiet Thursday morning gives way to heavy rain, lightning and gusty thunderstorms. The wet pattern could linger through the weekend.

Orlando faces a Heat Advisory Wednesday before thunderstorms become more frequent Thursday through the weekend. Heat indexes could reach 110, with strong winds and heavy rain possible.

Anthony Rios resigned as Orange County Fire Rescue chief after remarks during a budget presentation. His resignation is effective July 31 and Deputy Chief John Westmoreland will serve as acting chief.