A judge denied Orlando bar owners' request for relief from covering security costs imposed by a city ordinance, which they challenged as unfair and unconstitutional.

NWS Melbourne FL predicts thunderstorms with strong gusts, lightning, and heavy rain in Orlando, with high chances for showers through the weekend due to a weak frontal boundary.

Marquevis W. Chance is charged with assaulting and robbing two teens at a DeBary park, forcing them to undress. The attack was reportedly retaliatory.

Javore Tyleek Bentley, 32, died after a weekend shooting in Orange County. Authorities are investigating without arrests or a motive, with the community awaiting answers.

A bank’s drive-thru roof collapsed in Orlando; no injuries were reported, and officials are assessing the damage. A nearby customer expressed shock and relief that the incident did not occur during a busy time.

A Lake Wales man died in a crash after his Audi hit a concrete column on World Drive in Osceola County. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause.

A pedestrian died after being struck by a Jeep on State Road 50 in Orange County, Florida. The accident, involving a 25-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, is under investigation.

Florida has established a permanent sales tax exemption on disaster supplies like batteries and generators, starting August 1, 2025, to promote preparedness for hurricanes.

Orlando faces an extreme heat wave, with warnings for heat illness and peak index values reaching 110-115 degrees. There's a slight chance for afternoon relief with a 30-40% chance of rain.

Fort Christmas Historical Park offers a glimpse of Central Florida history between 1870-1930 with a fort replica, pioneer homes, and museums. Open daily, it also features recreational sports and educational programs.

East central Florida is under a Heat Advisory with heat indices potentially reaching 114 degrees. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated amid record-breaking heat.

Winter Park officials passed an ordinance restricting protests near its library and events center, with dissent over its necessity and impact on the right to assemble.

After a chase and crash in Orange County, 23-year-old Diego Cardenas-Osorio was arrested on a felony warrant; he crashed his vehicle, fled on foot, and was later found hiding in a shed.