Legends Academy in Orlando closed suddenly due to financial difficulties, affecting over 200 students and employees without prior warning. The school had a history of spending more than its revenue.

Central Florida is preparing for a cold snap by opening various shelters to provide warmth for vulnerable residents, with local transport services aiding access to these facilities.

Jason Revoldt was named the new Orlando Fire Chief after serving as interim chief. He has 25 years of experience and will focus on public safety and the strategic placement of resources.

Orlando is preserving Pulse nightclub items for a future memorial, with plans to complete it by 2027, honoring the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting.

A section of West South Street in downtown Orlando was renamed "Senator Geraldine F. Thompson Way" in tribute to the late senator and her contributions to education, public service, and Black history.

OCPS may close several schools due to declining enrollment and migration of students to other education options; a local mother petitions to keep Bonneville Elementary open.

At 82, Paul Grizelle-Reid became Valencia College's oldest graduate, celebrated for his commitment to education and community involvement. He is now pursuing a bachelor's degree at UCF.

Florida lawmakers consider a bill for a real-time alert system in schools for imminent threats, named the "Yaya Act" after T'Yonna Major, tragically killed in 2023.

Orange County allocates $460,000 from the AHTF to Rebuilding Together Greater Florida to repair low-income residents' homes as part of the Housing For All Initiative.

Lake County seeks to recover $1.3 million in incentives from Kroger and Ocado after the firms closed a Groveland facility, laying off 1,400 workers. Funds may be reallocated for worker education and road projects.

The Sanford North Water Reclamation Facility has installed new odor control equipment, providing relief to residents from persistent bad smells from the site.

Lake County is seeking to recover $1.3 million in incentives after Kroger closed its Groveland center, affecting 1,000 jobs. Officials liken the closure's impact to a disaster and plan to support displaced workers.

The Orange County School Board is concerned that the 'Schools of Hope' charter expansion could strain public school resources by using classrooms without paying for upkeep.