Inmate Talil M. Vann, facing life for child sex charges, plotted to kill his victim and others involved in the case, using coded messages and offering a BMW as payment.

The Edgewater City Council voted 3-2 to maintain development moratoriums, potentially conflicting with state law, despite warnings of legal repercussions and advice to repeal from the city attorney.

Hurricane Erin brings high surf, rip currents, and potential beach erosion to Central Florida, with advisories for rough marine conditions and a high chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted.

Two people died in a jeep collision with a tree and a subsequent fire near Covington Street and Alafaya Woods Boulevard in Oviedo; police are investigating.

A Florida woman is charged with making a bomb threat to the University of Central Florida while intoxicated, and sending incoherent texts to a UCF professor.

Orlando's Magical Dining returns for its 20th year with over 160 restaurants, offering $40-$60 three-course meals, benefiting literacy efforts and local nonprofits.

Heat Advisory issued for East Central Florida due to high temps and heat index; storm chances may bring minor flooding over the weekend. Tropical Storm Erin is expected to steer clear of the state while causing rough seas.

Three OUC workers were injured at an Orlando substation, causing emergency responses, SunRail delays, and road closures. An explosion was reported but not confirmed.

A Daytona Beach man died in a motorcycle crash on an I-4 ramp in Orange County. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, and no other vehicles were involved. Authorities are investigating.

Juveniles in Windermere were arrested for attempting to break into vehicles and leading police on a chase, with one ramming into patrol cars before apprehension.

Samuel Wright, serving 22 years for drug trafficking, is charged with orchestrating a witness's murder from prison.

Orlando is expecting a very wet weekend with rainfall chances up to 90%, minor flooding, and strong rip currents, as per the National Weather Service.

Seminole County plans a large indoor sports complex near Sanford Airport to boost sports tourism, potentially generating a $2 billion economic impact.