SeaWorld Orlando announced the death of Katina, a 50-year-old killer whale, after a decline in health, highlighting her contributions to the park and conservation efforts.

A woman was shot in the shoulder at a Kissimmee-area home; she is expected to recover. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident.

Florida mother Kimberly Mills is expected to change her plea in the case of her son Xavier Williams's murder, moving away from her initial not guilty claim.

Sanford police arrest a second suspect, Damarious Ditrell Cofield, for a fatal shooting; both suspects face first-degree premeditated homicide charges.

Orlando firefighter La Teef Williams is charged with stalking, witness tampering, and installing a tracking device without consent. This follows a prior arrest for a threatening joke with a knife.

Alex Lopez was found guilty of first-degree murder and armed robbery in the fatal shooting of Leesburg store clerk Raied Shihadeh during a 2024 robbery.

Lake Howell High School underwent a lockdown due to a hoax threat, which was later found non-credible by officials, resuming normal school operations post-investigation.

Leesburg Police investigate the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Juan Gomez Jr. at Berry Park and seek two persons of interest. A GoFundMe was set up for the victim's family.

Cornelious Bass is charged with murder for allegedly killing a driver, possibly after an argument, in Apopka; details suggest jealousy may have motivated the shooting.

Rafael O'Reilly Lerner is in jail without bond for multiple sex crimes, including sexual battery and false imprisonment. Authorities believe he may have more victims due to his coercive and violent behavior.

Skeletal remains were discovered near a Tavares bike trail, initiating a death investigation by local police and medical examiners to identify the remains and cause of death.

A woman sues Universal Studios Florida after a security guard's dog attacked her while she was seeking assistance for her autistic daughter. She sustained serious injuries from the dog, which was not indicated as a threat.

Walmart seeks to expand its drone delivery service to Clermont, Florida, by operating drones from a local supercenter and has requested city approval for an 8-foot fence and a temporary storage container.