A bicyclist died after being hit by an SUV on State Road 436 near Winter Park, Florida. The cyclist has not been identified; the driver claimed not to see them. An investigation is underway.

Ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty is accused of stealing $122,000 through fraudulent COVID-19 relief loan applications. She could face ten years per count.

Luis Manuel Frias Jr. was arrested on charges including sexual battery and kidnapping after allegedly luring and raping a 13-year-old girl in Orange County.

An elderly woman was robbed of her lottery winnings in Orange County by Diego Tavarez Fleury, who was later arrested. The manager tried to intervene but the victim lost $200.

The weather in Orlando is set to be inconsistent with low chances of showers and a warm weekend ahead, but with an unpredictable pattern involving cold, rain, and clouds expected next week.

Orlando's connectivity is set to improve with direct flight plans between Incheon Airport and Orlando International. A collaboration involving GOAA and regional partners will enhance travel and economic links, especially in the tech sector.

The Orlando Cat Café in Clermont is expanding its cat café concept through a new franchising model, with potential sites in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, and other southeastern U.S. states.

Orange County launches a free Financial Empowerment Center program to help residents improve their financial health through personalized counseling, funded by a $300,000 grant.

Crush Yard, an indoor pickleball lounge featuring athletics and dining, has opened in Orlando, offering courts, a cocktail bar, and a culinary menu by Chef Brandon Buck.

Oviedo Blvd and Mike Roberto Way intersection will see detours on January 13th due to fire hydrant installation, starting 9:00 am. Traffic will be rerouted and the city advises caution and patience.

A fire at an Orange County storage facility resulted in one hospitalization and significant property damage. Firefighters controlled the blaze, with the fire's cause under investigation.

A 66-year-old woman was killed after being hit by an SUV in Osceola County, Florida. The Highway Patrol is investigating the incident which involved a driver and passenger who remained at the scene.

A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend near UCF, after the UCF Police and Seminole County deputies tracked and located them at a gas station.