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Crime & Emergencies in ...
UCF Police are pursuing an arrest warrant for a man who allegedly committed sexual battery in a campus garage. Neither the suspect nor the victim are UCF affiliates. Increased vigilance is urged.
A teenager in Orlando was arrested following a shooting that killed a 19-year-old man and resulted in a car crashing into a house.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Sentinel chickens in Orange County serve as an early warning system for mosquito-borne diseases by providing blood samples for testing, aiding in public health monitoring.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Plant Street in Winter Garden will be closed on July 31 from 5:00 am to 11:00 am for tree removal, with noisy work starting at 8:00 am. Detours will be provided.
Community & Society in ...
A historic Black cemetery in Oviedo has completed a road repaving project, which also uncovered unmarked graves; it was funded by the American Rescue Plan.
A Florida woman, Josefina Lopez, was arrested for DUI, child abuse, and neglect after her car crashed, trapping her child inside, while she displayed disinterest in the child's welfare.
Weather & Environment in ...
Orlando is facing a hot weekend with heat indices hitting 102-107 degrees and possible thunderstorms bringing lightning, wind, and rain, raising local flooding concerns.
An Orlando man pleaded guilty to charges of distributing fentanyl and possessing a firearm to further drug trafficking, facing a potential life sentence.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Universal Orlando Resort announces its Passholder Appreciation Days from August 15 to September 30, offering exclusive deals, after-hours parties, and special menu items to passholders.
Orlando invites the public to first meetings of the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee, aimed at shaping the permanent memorial for the 2016 nightclub shooting victims.
Orlando's forecast predicts decreased shower chances and high heat indices around 102-107F, with isolated strong storms possible. Conditions will remain hot throughout the week with variable precipitation chances.
A body was found in a pond near the University of Central Florida, with no suspicious activity suspected and no threat to the campus, according to UCF Police.
Family & Kids in ...
The Town of Windermere is hosting a "Kids Back to School Celebration" on August 10th at Town Square Park to prepare children for the upcoming school year.
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