Survivors of severe trauma reunited with their caregivers at HCA Lake Monroe Hospital to share recovery stories and express gratitude, with the hospital dedicating a new garden to honor their journeys.

OCPS has halted new school construction due to a drop in student enrollment, leading to financial strains and potentially teacher layoffs. They are trying to re-enroll students with help from Caissa Public Strategy to stabilize numbers.

Pamela Silva from Kissimmee became a millionaire by winning $2 million from a $10 Silver Streak lottery ticket and chose a lump-sum payment of $1,195,000 before taxes. The selling store received a $4,000 bonus commission.

A Lake Nona High School student drowned while kayaking; it's the school's second loss this year. Counselors are helping the grieving community. Police seek details on the incident.

Contractors in Oviedo, Florida, found a small alligator in a stormwater pipe, an incident reminiscent of a previous sighting in 2023. The city shared the viral video online.

Orange County expands commission districts and informs the public about redistricting legal rules, emphasizing equitable representation and compliance with the Voting Rights Act.

Groundbreaking for the Wings of the Rainbow tribute to honor Pulse tragedy has been postponed from June to October to avoid schedule conflict and align with LGBTQ+ History Month.

Orlando Catholics celebrated Mother's Day and the first Mass under Pope Leo XIV, expressing joy and optimism for the American pope's potential to unite the church.

Orange County is leveraging the SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Competition to address its skilled labor shortage, recruiting talented individuals directly for technician roles.

Volusia County approved a $133.5 million hurricane recovery plan, with $20 million for high-risk home buyouts and $80 million for infrastructure improvements.

An odor report identifies Mid Florida Mount Dora Landfill as the source of bad smells in Mount Dora, vindicating the city and directing mitigation efforts.

Volusia County's emergency responders conducted pediatric drowning simulations in preparation for summer, coordinated by multiple agencies to improve life-saving skills and efficiency during water-related incidents.

Florida legislature passed a bill allowing school districts to set their own start times, reversing a mandate for later starts aimed to increase adolescent sleep.