OCPS is considering consolidating seven schools due to low enrollment. Community meetings are addressing concerns, with parents and board members expressing heartbreak over potential closures.

Protesters rallied at Orlando City Hall against ICE after a Minneapolis shooting incident, organized by 50501 Orlando with support from local groups and religious leaders.

Orange County families face the unexpected task of finding new schools after Legends Academy in Orlando, burdened by financial difficulties, announces its closure.

Floridians react differently to the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, with some protesting against American intervention and others celebrating what they hope marks a new beginning.

Central Florida hospitals welcomed the first babies of 2026, with AdventHealth Orlando's baby born at 12:23 am and Orlando Health Winnie Palmer's at 12:41 am. A local diaper bank donated diapers to one family.

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.