Winter Garden's City Council has passed an ordinance limiting alcohol sales to midnight starting January 1, 2025, with a special permit option for later sales.

Orlando ranks seventh among U.S. cities with high non-mortgage debt, with residents averaging $43,888 owed, mainly from auto and student loans, credit cards, and personal loans.

Winter Garden officials consider terminating their recycling program due to high costs and contamination rates, with a potential ordinance discussed at a city commission meeting.

Osceola County offices close on November 11, 2024, for Veterans Day, but curbside collection services will run as usual, pausing only the Bass Road Recycle Center. Normal operations will resume the next day.

Habitat for Humanity began building their first house in Kissimmee for the "Home for the Holidays" initiative, aiming to help families achieve homeownership by the festive season.

Downtown Orlando lifts a curfew set after a Halloween mass shooting, as the community readies for a busy weekend with events. New security measures are planned.

Osceola County District 3 is initiating a Senior Rental Assistance Program on November 11 to aid low-income seniors with up to 50% of their rent for three months. Eligibility is based on age, residence duration, and income guidelines.

Vigil held in Clermont to honor Tyrek Hill, who was shot in Orlando, with over 50 attendees sharing memories and calling for action against gun violence.

At 103, Lilly May Harper cast her vote in Apopka, Florida, symbolizing the progress of voting rights. She first voted in 2008 and inspires others with her steadfast commitment to democracy.

The City of Winter Garden has announced the closure of government offices for Thanksgiving and the suspension of trash collection on the holiday, resuming regular services the next regular collection day.

Residents in Orlando's SODO district express concerns over a proposed new homeless shelter, fearing safety and property value impacts. They plan to oppose the plan at the upcoming city council meeting.

The city resumes regular waste collection post-hurricane and has completed storm debris removal, asking residents to manage smaller debris until normalcy returns.

Lake County's Adopt-a-Lake Program has started its 2025 Calendar Contest, inviting residents to submit photos of local waterbodies for a chance to feature in the calendar. Voting for semi-finalists will be open to the public.