The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County issued a warning about harmful blue-green algae toxins in Lake Marian, advising the public to avoid contact.

Seminole County is reducing LYNX bus service, keeping only four routes and launching an app-based van service, Scout, amid concerns from commuters facing longer trips and service issues.

Protesters rallied at Orlando City Hall against ICE after a Minneapolis shooting incident, organized by 50501 Orlando with support from local groups and religious leaders.

A family sued The Boathouse at Disney Springs following a man's choking death, claiming staff delayed contacting emergency services, contributing to his death.

Dense fog in Orlando prompts a warning for motorists due to poor visibility, but warm, dry conditions are expected to follow, with a chance of record temperatures over the weekend.

A major accident on I-4 east near Lake Mary Boulevard caused significant delays and lane closures. Injuries were reported, and commuters were rerouted until lanes reopened.

Orange County families face the unexpected task of finding new schools after Legends Academy in Orlando, burdened by financial difficulties, announces its closure.

Central Florida hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026, with AdventHealth Orlando's baby born at 12:23 am and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer's at 12:41 am. A local diaper bank donated diapers to one family.

Four teenagers, including a high school football player, were killed in shootings across Central Florida since Christmas Eve, sparking community outrage and a call for action.

A Christmas Eve fire in Merritt Island resulted in the death of grandmother Holly Marchica, with survivors setting up GoFundMe pages for support. The cause remains unknown.

A five-car crash near Clermont killed a Groveland woman and injured three others, with a mix of vehicles involved, including an Audi A7 and a Honda Civic.

An overturned tractor-trailer caused significant delays on Florida's Turnpike in Osceola County by blocking all northbound lanes early Tuesday morning.

A resident was displaced and a dog died in a house fire on Emerald Lane in Orlando, with the cause under investigation.