Orange County commissioners approved building Florida's largest animal shelter. The $49 million facility will accommodate about 265 dogs and 200 cats, aiming to offer a stress-free environment for animals, staff, and visitors by summer 2027.

Orange County resident Annika Martin disputes a $4,400 water bill from Pluris, suspecting a glitch with her meter readings during a period when she was away from home. The company, after testing the meter, has offered a reduced bill of $1,800.

Orlando's Se7en Bites restaurant converts parking into art space as a stand against Florida's removal of street art, supporting local artists and the LGBTQ+ community.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by Orlando bars against the city's late-night alcohol sales policy, deeming their complaint an "impermissible shotgun pleading."

The Orange County School District approved a $7.5 billion budget amid a student enrollment drop, aiming to reallocate staff without layoffs and criticizing state funding for education. They are also following state vaccine mandate changes.

Florida introduces a tax-free holiday for outdoor gear, including guns and ammo, running until year's end, expected to save consumers on purchases and impact state tax revenue.

Orlando City Council to vote on a $7 million funding proposal for the Pulse Nightclub Memorial on Monday, supplementing Orange County's $5 million for the $12 million project.

Mable Butler, the first African American woman on Orlando City Council, died at 98. She championed affordable housing and helped bring the Florida Classic to Orlando.

Seminole High honors former player Ethan Pritchard, now at FSU, after he was shot. The school community showed support by wearing his jersey number and raising funds for his recovery.

Survivors and experts gathered at a National Training Institute event in Orlando to discuss gun violence and advocate for prevention and support for victims.

New signs at Pulse nightclub's crosswalk warn against defacing the roadway and impeding traffic, following state enforcement of uniform road regulations and protests involving chalk art.

Orange County Public Schools face a $25 million budget shortfall due to an enrollment drop of nearly 7,000 students, almost double the projected amount.

Winter Springs Parks and Rec employees were honored for saving two dogs, Chacha and Snowball, from a house fire, with a third dog, Rue, sadly perishing. They received Community Hero Awards for their bravery.