Regina Hill, facing criminal charges, has qualified to run for re-election for her suspended Orlando City Commissioner seat while proclaiming her innocence despite legal uncertainties.

UF Health Leesburg Hospital is closing its Labor and Delivery unit due to fewer births and staffing challenges.

Ex-deputy Anthony Shea, charged with killing his estranged wife Ellie, seeks bail citing local ties and court appearance record. Shea allegedly delayed a 911 call, misleading deputies, after claims of Ellie's suicide which later pointed to homicide.

Paul Renner, ex-Florida House Speaker, announced his gubernatorial run, highlighting his alignment with Ron DeSantis and readiness to face opponents, including Byron Donalds.

Thallas Inman Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder in a Sanford ambush that killed 18-year-old Isaiah Diaz.

An early morning crash on SR 408 near Bumby Avenue in Orlando caused traffic delays, with one person hospitalized and two others declining treatment. Causes remain unclear.

Orlando faces increased showers, thunderstorms, and high rip current risks, with aviation and marine activities cautioned by the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service Melbourne FL predicts persistent rain and thunderstorms for Orlando, with a low risk of excessive rainfall, moderate rip current risk, and forecast temps in the high 80s to low 90s.

A man from Winter Springs was arrested for alleged petition fraud related to a failed Florida marijuana proposal, facing charges for using personal data without consent.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia issued subpoenas to Orange County employees amid allegations of obstruction with the state's oversight on government spending.

Winter Springs Parks and Rec employees were honored for saving two dogs, Chacha and Snowball, from a house fire, with a third dog, Rue, sadly perishing. They received Community Hero Awards for their bravery.

Kissimmee is activating a new traffic signal at Ball Park Road and Dyer Blvd to enhance safety and traffic flow after 68 crashes occurred there in a year. The $1 million project is nearly complete and should be operational next month.

Unstable weather in Central Florida brings storm risks and a high chance of life-threatening rip currents according to the National Weather Service Melbourne.