SeaWorld Orlando's Seven Seas Food Festival returns, featuring nearly 200 food and drink options, live music, and pass member exclusives from January 31 to May 4.

Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill faces a pre-trial hearing for alleged financial exploitation of an elderly woman, accused of misusing over $100,000 and securing a large mortgage fraudulently.

Orlando starts major road construction on Summerlin Avenue aimed at updating infrastructure with new piping, improved pedestrian signals, and ADA-compliant crosswalks, causing expected disruptions and detours for about 39 months.

Orlando is initiating a program to provide free Wi-Fi to the Parramore neighborhood to tackle the digital divide, with plans for installing Wi-Fi nodes and utilizing funds from the American Rescue Plan Act.

A former Disney employee pleaded guilty to tampering with menu allergen information and causing over $150,000 in damages but altered menus were never published.

Orlando Pride's Marta signs a two-year extension, committing to the team through 2026 and intending to continue domestic play after her international retirement.

Deputies responded to an incident in Orange County's Pine Hills and advised the public to avoid the area, with details to be provided at a later press conference.

A 24-year-old woman from Palm Bay died after her car collided with a semi-truck in Orange County. The crash occurred as the truck was crossing lanes to make a turn.

Edgewater might implement a one-year construction moratorium due to flooding concerns, with Mike Wellendorf and other residents supporting the pause for a new stormwater plan.

A driver faces charges for a fatal hit-and-run accident that killed a 62-year-old cyclist in Seminole County. After striking the cyclist, the suspect fled but was later apprehended with the aid of a witness.

An OPD officer shot a man, recently released from prison, at a BP station after he ignored commands to drop a gun. He's stable; the officer is on leave. FDLE is investigating.

Central Florida hospitals celebrated the first babies of 2025, with Travis Morgan being the first in Lake County, followed by newborns Derek in Orlando and Jeeno in Tampa, and Holly in Ocala, all symbolizing new beginnings.

An explosion on New Year's Eve disrupted Mount Dora, with one airlifted for treatment. The cause is under investigation as the community awaits further news.