OCPS will continue offering free school lunches in the 2024-25 year under the Community Eligibility Provision, except for three new schools where applications are needed.

Three new schools, Atwater Bay Elementary, Luminary Middle School, and Innovation High School, are set to open in Orange County for the 2024-25 academic year.

The Central Florida Zoo offers free admission for kids under 12 with an adult ticket until August 31 to thank the community and encourage family outings before the school year.

The 20th annual School Safety Convention in Orlando focuses on preventing school shootings and enhancing school safety with discussions on threat assessment and online security.

Orange County officials warn against leaving pets in hot cars, with laws allowing people to intervene and authorities to seize animals in such situations.

A historic Black cemetery in Oviedo has completed a road repaving project, which also uncovered unmarked graves; it was funded by the American Rescue Plan.

The Oviedo Police Department organized a Back-to-School supply drive to support families in need, taking place at a local Walmart where residents can donate supplies.

Donny Daugherty received the "Citizen Life Saving Award" from the Seminole County Fire Department for rescuing a driver from a car crash fire in Casselberry.

Orlando commemorates Pat Williams, co-founder of Orlando Magic, who passed away from pneumonia. A public service streams live to honor his memory and contributions to the NBA and community.

The City of Oviedo reports that local drinking water has passed monitoring for unregulated contaminants, details available in their annual water quality report.

The Winter Garden Police Department is offering a nine-week Citizens Police Academy starting August 7, aiming to educate locals on police operations every Wednesday evening.

The Orlando Fire Department is hosting a recruiting event at Tru by Hilton Orlando Convention Center to attract potential firefighters and inform about the career.

Lake County schools implement a new security system, equipping staff with panic alert badges that provide a direct link to law enforcement and activate security cameras during emergencies.