A family cookout on New Year's Day ended with retired Orlando officer Dennis Turner shot dead, allegedly by his father-in-law Jeffery London, over a family dispute.

Seminole County Public Schools increased security after an ambiguous video threat; no schools were specifically targeted. Investigations are ongoing with increased law enforcement presence on campuses.

Lake Mary businesses suffer a series of scams involving counterfeit $50 bills, affecting local shop owners who are now installing security measures and revising cash handling procedures to prevent further losses.

An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured in a collision between his dirt bike and a car in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The incident is under investigation.

A driver died in a single-vehicle rollover accident involving a Lexus in Groveland; the incident is under investigation and caused significant traffic delays.

An 18-year-old named Patrick Bouvier Williams III faces attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old friend in Orange County on New Year's Day.

A family sued The Boathouse at Disney Springs following a man's choking death, claiming staff delayed contacting emergency services, contributing to his death.

A Florida man, Gregory Dewayne Lockwood, faces charges for attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl in Eustis after trying to lure her into his car for $300.

Marquail Travonte Jennings, 24, was arrested for a hit-and-run near Disney World that left an infant injured, after his white Mercedes collided with another vehicle on Epcot Center Drive.

A dispute at a Checkers drive-thru in Winter Garden led to a shooting, with no injuries reported. The altercation involved a customer and an employee and is under investigation.

A 13-year-old boy in Orange County was injured when a firework exploded in his hand; he's expected to recover. The incident highlights firework safety concerns.

A major accident on I-4 east near Lake Mary Boulevard caused significant delays and lane closures. Injuries were reported, and commuters were rerouted until lanes reopened.

Lexis Julia Jordan, 25, was fatally struck by a Dodge Ram 1500 on a Cocoa Village sidewalk after the driver, 64, had a medical emergency, leading to a crash that also injured a man. The community is shaken, and the incident is under investigation.