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.

Xavier Williams' funeral in Connecticut was a time of mourning and remembrance, attended by those wearing blue in his honor. His mother and her boyfriend face serious charges in his death.

Osceola County, Florida, imposed a burn ban due to severe drought conditions measured by the Keetch-Byram Drought Index.

There's a dispute between the Volusia County School Board and DeBary city officials over the location for a new school, with opposition to the School Board's $8 million land purchase plan due to potential community disruption and legal issues.