Hurricane Milton prompts school closures and transit suspensions in Central Florida, including the UCF and Valencia College shutdowns, while the local transportation services adjust operations for safety.

Osceola County prepares for Hurricane Milton, increasing Emergency Operations Center readiness and distributing sandbags, while urging residents to ready for impact and providing info through a hotline and online resources.

Orange County Public Works provides self-serve sandbags to residents for Tropical Storm Milton preparation, with special assistance available through Orange County 311.

Central Florida cities, including Winter Springs and Edgewater, are setting up sandbag stations for residents to prepare for potential flooding from an incoming tropical storm.

The SPLC has filed a lawsuit to return Eatonville's Hungerford property to the community, alleging the land is designated solely for educational purposes by a 1950s deed.

UCF receives a $1.64 million grant from the DeLuca Foundation, providing scholarships to students from economically challenged areas in Orange County.

After a fire destroyed their worship center, the Chabad of Greater Orlando observed Rosh Hashanah at a temporary hotel space, showcasing their resilience and unity.

The Astor Branch Library in Lake County is moving to a new location, with the last day at the current site on October 5. A soft opening of the new facility is planned for October 23, pending final inspections and setups.

OCAS is caring for dogs whose owners died or entered hospice and urges pet owners to plan for their pets' futures.

Repairs for a sabotaged stormwater pipe in Shadowbay, which caused sinkholes and flooding, have been approved, providing relief to residents. Repair plans include replacing manholes and damaged pipes.

Harbor House of Central Florida is developing a Family Justice Center to provide centralized services for domestic violence survivors, with a study tour planned to start in January.

Seminole County officials state that normal yard waste rules apply following Hurricane Helene, as the storm's impact was minimal and no special debris collection is needed.

SeaWorld Orlando has taken in an orphaned Pacific walrus calf named Ukiaq, saved after being found alone in Alaska. Uki, deemed non-releasable, will join a nurturing herd at the park under specialized care.