A 26-year-old man was found shot early Sunday on Abalone Boulevard in Wedgefield and later died. Deputies say the Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

A Marion County jury convicted Manes Pierre after investigators traced fraudulent lien filings that named local officials to Miami Beach filings and billing records. He remains jailed awaiting sentencing.

Photos and an agency update show crews fighting a wildfire near Smith Road in Groveland as responders work to protect nearby homes.

St. Cloud Police say Officer Kyle Davis was arrested in Brevard County on domestic battery charges; he was relieved of duty and the department opened an internal probe.

A roughly 20-foot sinkhole opened under Wymore Road in Maitland early Friday, closing both lanes. Orange County and city crews have cordoned off the site and set detours.

A Titusville man received probation after pleading to 14 felony counts in a multi-night alligator poaching operation that left more than a dozen reptiles dead or dying on the St. Johns River. Conservation groups called the sentence too lenient.

A 5-year-old girl was struck and dragged in a Clermont McDonald's parking lot; police released images of a suspect and vehicle as they search for tips.

MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has listed his Mediterranean-style Windermere estate for $27 million, a rare high-end lakefront offering in Central Florida.

Sunny and warm Thursday in Orlando with highs near 87°F. High rip‑current risk at east‑central Florida beaches — avoid the surf.

Seminole County approved applying for up to $10M in federal SS4A funds to add smart cameras, connected‑vehicle gear and battery‑backed signals at busy intersections. Officials say analytics could flag near‑misses and speed emergency response.

Cloudy morning in Orlando will give way to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon; Volusia and Brevard beaches face a high rip current risk.

Nine people tied to an Orlando RMS/EBK drug ring have pleaded guilty in a federal probe that prosecutors say moved counterfeit fentanyl 'M30' pills across Central Florida. Sentencing is set to run through summer 2026.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was punched during a traffic stop on I‑95 near the Indian River County line. One man was arrested and six others ran into the woods, authorities say.