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.

A 14,068‑square‑foot Italian‑style Windermere estate built by snack‑food entrepreneurs Jerry and Shannon Bello is listed for $15.9M on Lake Tibet.

A 5-year-old died after being found in a Davenport Airbnb pool on Monday; homicide detectives are investigating.

A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Anthony died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 35 north of SR‑326; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

A Deltona man was arrested after a July 23 chase in which he tossed a bag containing a loaded handgun and trafficking‑level meth and fentanyl from his car. Deputies say a K‑9 tracked him in nearby woods.