Lawrence Dority received a life sentence for the second-degree murder of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, who was killed outside a townhouse in May 2022.

Leesburg city commission is set to decide if the Shuffleboard Club's property will be donated to a nonprofit aiding homeless youth, amid concerns from club members and a request for a public referendum by an attorney.

Sanford Police arrested 23-year-old John Jennings, Jr. for engaging in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram and visited by sneaking into her bedroom.

Kissimmee Police are searching for missing 60-year-old Mario Nicot, last seen by his family in 2023. He's known to frequent local hotels and may be transient. The public is urged to contact police with any information.

Orlando introduces two repurposed buses as mobile shelters, providing 42 beds to help address homelessness in partnership with the Christian Service Center.

Authorities arrested Jose David Gonzalez-Rivera for indecent exposure to a teenager in Osceola County, FL, and he may have solicited another minor for illicit activities.

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a $180 million redevelopment project with Azure Hotel International, Inc. for a convention center and luxury hotel.

A 4-year-old was shot in an Orange County neighborhood amidst a shootout. The child is stable; investigation ongoing, with no suspects or arrests yet.

A man faces sexual battery charges after allegedly attacking a female jogger on the Seminole Wekiva Trail. The community reacts with concern and promotes safety awareness.

Florida Governor DeSantis filed a lawsuit alleging that McGraw-Hill and Savvas Learning overcharged school districts for textbooks, with potential penalties between $37.5M and $60.5M.

Florida troopers stopped two separate DUI wrong-way drivers on highways, amidst efforts to reduce drunk driving including the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

Amber Shinice Dozier, 32, was arrested in Alachua County for the second-degree murder of Javore Tyleek Bentley in Orange County. Her return to face charges is pending.

Orange County's boil water notice is extended due to poor lab results after a water main break. Residents should boil water before use. Northbound lanes near the break site are rerouted. The Utilities department will inform when water is safe again.