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.

Orlando community members used chalk to create tributes on a Pulse memorial crosswalk after officials repainted it, with law enforcement monitoring to prevent painting, which could lead to arrest.

Florida's FDOT painted over a protest rainbow crosswalk near Pulse massacre site and is monitoring the area; local responses include plans for a "We will not be erased" event.

Orlando introduces two repurposed buses as mobile shelters, providing 42 beds to help address homelessness in partnership with the Christian Service Center.

The rainbow crosswalk at Pulse nightclub was removed by the FDOT as a "political banner," prompting criticism from local officials and community leaders. They argue the removal was politically motivated and not about safety.

The Howard Johnson motel in Orlando has been served an evacuation order due to unpaid water bills and inoperative fire alarms, affecting residents and highlighting systemic issues with low-cost housing.

Orange County's boil water notice is extended due to poor lab results after a water main break. Residents should boil water before use. Northbound lanes near the break site are rerouted. The Utilities department will inform when water is safe again.

OCPS faces a projected enrollment shortfall and funding cut, prompting a pause in construction and recruitment efforts. Despite challenges, technological advancements and a proactive stance aim to recoup losses and enhance the education experience.