Central Florida hospitals celebrated the first babies of 2025, with Travis Morgan being the first in Lake County, followed by newborns Derek in Orlando and Jeeno in Tampa, and Holly in Ocala, all symbolizing new beginnings.

Zechariah Cartledge completed his final memorial mile run, honoring fallen first responders and concluding a commitment that raised over $1 million through his nonprofit "Running for Heroes."

A boy, injured by a drone at an Orlando show, was discharged from hospital and is recovering, while the involved company, Sky Elements, faces an FAA investigation and show cancellations.

The Community Connection Workshop Series launched by Orange County Neighborhood Services and Orlando City aims to educate citizens on neighborhood improvement and civic engagement.

Winter Park celebrated Hanukkah and Christmas together with a public menorah lighting and festivities that emphasized unity and resilience against antisemitism.

Orlando Magic players and the Osceola Magic partnered with Pepsi, giving $300 gift cards to over a hundred children from the Boys and Girls Clubs for a holiday shopping spree.

The Orange County Veterans Services Office is working to inform the local veteran population about available services and benefits, conducting outreach and educational sessions to bridge the information gap.

Second Harvest Food Bank partners with Orange County Public Schools to feed families over winter break, addressing the rise in people seeking food help.

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office has announced the death of their longtime chaplain, Eugene Gregory Jr., noting his service and the community's loss.

AdventHealth's CEO Terry Shaw announced his retirement for July 2025, ending his 40-year tenure with the faith-based health system. An internal successor is to be named by April 2025.

The city is ending its curbside recycling program due to costs and low market demand for recyclables, with bin collection starting soon and a final pick-up set for January 4, 2025.

Orange County officials opened Sandpiper Glen, a 288-unit affordable housing community for seniors, highlighting its amenities and alignment with the ‘Housing for All’ initiative.

Osceola County announced a partnership with Verra Mobility to install speed cameras in school zones to improve safety, with fines enforced after a 30-day grace period starting in 2025.