Orange County Public Schools reactivates its absentee notification policy to immediately alert parents of unexplained absences after a tragedy involving a student.

A 19-year-old was shot in Taft and transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident with no suspects or motives yet disclosed.

JaQuan Turner, 19, was arrested in Mount Dora by U.S. Marshals on charges including attempted manslaughter and shooting into an occupied vehicle. His bond is set at $80,000.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne warns of a high risk of rip currents at Orlando area beaches and forecasts a heat wave with temps reaching 100-106 degrees. Rain chances and sea conditions are also discussed.

Orange County Sheriff's deputies heroically rescued a woman from a submerged vehicle in a lake, as documented on social media. They broke the car windows and saved her, demonstrating courage and dedication.

The Lake Mary Little League team from Central Florida won their first game of the 2024 Little League World Series against Sioux Falls with a 2-1 victory.

Efforts escalate to locate Lea Marie Lankford, 37, missing in Orlando. Last seen near a resort, she didn't return post-vacation. Public’s help sought.

An 80-year-old man admitted to possessing child pornography; he was known for playing Santa. Hundreds of abusive images were found. His deceased son was also implicated. The man faces 5-40 years in prison.

Lake County community honors late Deputy Bradley Link with a run led by Zechariah Cartledge of Running 4 Heroes, including a ceremonial flag fold for Link's widow.

Two Orlando men indicted for a spree of armed robberies across Central Florida, face serious prison time if convicted.

A crash on Florida's Turnpike in Osceola County caused major delays in the northbound lanes; all lanes have reopened, but earlier congestion reached 4-5 miles.

Orlando's City Council voted to require new nightclubs to be separated by at least 300 feet, aiming to balance nightlife with day-time growth and enhance safety. Current clubs are exempt unless they expand or reopen after closing.

Universal Orlando announces "Enter The Blumhouse" as a new scare zone for Halloween Horror Nights with iconic movie characters, running Aug 30 - Nov 3.