Orange County commissioners discuss creating an oversight board for church developments in rural areas, clarifying that a building moratorium is not proposed. Residents express concerns about environmental impact and preservation of rural lands.

St. Cloud High School went into lockdown due to a phone threat but was later deemed safe by police with no credible threat found. The investigation is ongoing.

Oviedo prepares for its Holiday Parade with planned road closures and safety measures, urging parade participants to be prompt for staging at the Oviedo Gymnasium and Aquatic Facility.

The Orlando Fire Union claims that the city's rapid growth has led to response times that double the national average, with no new firefighters or stations added for years, despite a significant population increase.

Twelve men from the Inmate Construction Program received diplomas in a ceremony at the Orange County Corrections Department, crediting them with construction skills, college credits, and certifications.

BarkHaven, a new dog park and bar with a Mediterranean menu, live music, and internet, has opened in Orlando's Ivanhoe Village, offering memberships for dog owners.

OCFR responded to a car that veered into water in Orange County, with divers searching for victims. One person was rescued and hospitalized; the cause remains unknown.

Nearly 2 million travelers are expected at Orlando International Airport for Thanksgiving, with the busiest day predicted to be December 1. Officials recommend arriving early and adhering to security rules.

A 70-year-old man, Kenneth Kafader, was indicted for sexual assault of a child under 12 in Orange County following a grand jury review of the evidence.

A mother in Osceola County is charged with aggravated assault and battery following her daughter's death after stopping the child’s medication and a violent altercation with her roommate.

A Eustis man is accused of attempting to run over children at a bus stop and attacking a girl, with residents intervening to stop the assault. He faces multiple charges.

Miguel Aguasvivas-Lizardo faces federal charges for conspiracy to engage in money laundering following his wife's death in a carjacking related to alleged drug trafficking money.

A mother is detained after her 14-year-old daughter was found unresponsive at home; she faces assault charges and a homicide investigation is ongoing.