A SWAT team raided a DeLand property, rescuing 29 dogs from a suspected dogfighting operation. Jason Bigger was arrested and faces multiple animal cruelty charges. The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips about the case.

Disney's Hollywood Studios announces "The Magic of Disney Animation," opening in 2026, offering interactive experiences and celebrating the park's animation heritage.

A Sanford house fire left one injured and two pets dead. Firefighters responded pre-dawn, but the home was a total loss. Smoke alarms were ineffective; the cause remains under investigation.

Eustis father Dexter Neal is jailed after his 5-year-old son accidentally shot himself; the boy is recovering post-surgery. Charges include child neglect.

Orlando Fringe cancels this year's LGBTQ+ Out Fest due to financial strains, with a focus on long-term sustainability while maintaining commitment to queer artists.

The new I-4 and Daryl Carter Parkway interchange with a "Diverging Diamond" pattern has opened in Central Florida, aiming to improve traffic flow and safety.

One hospitalized after a house fire in Pine Hills, Orange County; firefighters contained the blaze, with the State Fire Marshal investigating the cause.

Tragedy in Osceola County, Derik Bonet-Rodriguez, 31, died after deputies used a Taser during a chaotic traffic incident early Sunday morning.

A severe storm in Ocala toppled a tree onto a duplex, trapping a man and his dog who were later rescued unharmed. The other unit was empty, and emergency teams responded promptly.

Firefighters in Lake County responded to an early morning residential fire near County Road 473, efficiently extinguishing the blaze with no occupants found inside. The cause is under investigation.

A Longwood Police officer, Cpl. Virgel Quintal, resigned during an internal investigation related to possible policy violations following the Baker Act use on a teenager. Details of the infractions are undisclosed.

A man died and two were injured in a head-on collision on SR-40 in Volusia County, as per reports from WFTV and WESH. The Indiana driver crossed into oncoming traffic and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Orlando expects scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Officials warn of above-normal temperatures and advise staying hydrated. Aviation and boating may face disruptions due to weather conditions.