The City of Winter Garden is working on debris cleanup after Hurricane Milton, urging residents to prepare waste accordingly for efficient collection and to cooperate during the recovery process.

The City Library reopens post-Hurricane Milton to offer amenities like charging stations, public computers, and air conditioning along with regular services.

Bands drop out of the Orlando Shell Shock II festival after Kyle Rittenhouse is announced as a guest, citing disagreement with promoting a divisive figure. The event's future is now uncertain.

Residents of Central Florida are flocking to stores to stock up on water and essentials ahead of Hurricane Milton, stripping shelves and commenting on the prices.

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.