A quick-thinking Orange County deputy revived a choking 1-year-old after body-cam audio captured him freeing the infant’s airway. The child was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

Neighbors off U.S. 42 say recurring outages and boil-water advisories have left them unable to cook, bathe or flush while they wait for long-term repairs.

The Crystal Ballroom at Ocean Walk Shoppes was evicted after unpaid rent, and brides say refunds aren't available as they scramble to rebook venues and travel. Some couples report thousands lost in deposits.

Local shelters say seniors are now the fastest-growing homeless group in Central Florida as rising rents and costs push retirees into emergency housing.

UCF received its largest-ever commitment: alumnus Barry Miller pledged $50 million to the College of Business. The gift is the biggest in the university’s history.

Activists and officials clashed at an Osceola County meeting as CFX presses an eminent‑domain claim tied to SR 534 through Split Oak Forest.

Rising costs and thin savings are pushing many Central Florida retirees back into part‑time jobs and gig work, reshaping retirement in the region.

More than 700 UCF students held a one-day strike at Memory Mall on April 10 to protest the campus 287(g) ICE agreement and to support faculty bargaining demands.

Dozens of AI‑made HVAC sites are surfacing in Orlando Google searches, burying real contractors and creating a new fraud risk for homeowners.

SmartAsset's 2025 analysis puts comfortable pay for many single Floridians near six figures, while families of four often need well over $200k to feel financially secure.

UCF’s Winter 2026 forecast says Florida will keep growing through 2029 but at a slower pace, with energy volatility and housing softness likely to curb gains.

The 24th Spring Fever takes over Plant Street April 11–12 with vendors, a Kid Zone and volunteer-run programming.

State financial boards moved into Union and Glades counties after reserve projections fell below legal thresholds, raising alarms about rural school funding in Florida.