AARP warns scams targeting Floridians 50+ are surging: local reporting and federal data show hundreds of millions lost last year, and experts lay out what to do.

A 19‑year‑old Orlando woman is set to enter a plea after police say she left her one‑week‑old in a car seat on a stranger’s driveway. The case has renewed attention on Florida’s Safe Haven law.

A kitchen fire in Geneva early Friday hospitalized five family members and left several pets dead or missing; the Red Cross is assisting the household.

Orlando police released body-worn footage of a March 27 stop that left 55-year-old Terry Mitchell hospitalized. His family has hired Ben Crump and wants answers as OPD investigates.

Orlando Police posted photos saying officers seized 12 crime guns and made 154 arrests during a week of enforcement. The department's weekly recaps show similar snapshots but not case-level details.

The 29th Leesburg Bikefest runs April 24–26 with major headliners and six‑figure attendance expected. City officials have moved to outsource alcohol sales after recent shortfalls.

Comcast says Epic Universe helped theme-park revenue jump 24.2% in Q1 2026, lifting EBITDA and boosting Orlando’s tourism economy. The park’s opening is already reshaping local demand.

Orange County deputies found undernourished cows in Apopka after social posts; officials are working with the owner on a feeding plan and warn residents not to feed the animals themselves.

A man in his 30s was killed Thursday when an industrial dryer fell at the Hilton Orlando. Deputies responded and safety officials are investigating.

Markeith Loyd asked judges to overturn his death sentence; a judge set an evidentiary hearing for May 7, 2026 when his lawyers will press competency and trial claims.

Dallas used the No. 23 pick on UCF edge Malachi Lawrence, an explosive combine standout with 20 career sacks and first-round upside.

An 82‑year‑old Groveland man faces a first‑degree murder charge after his 84‑year‑old wife was found dead; investigators say a welfare check led officers to the scene.

A Lake Helen man was arrested after troopers say his pickup lost a wheel on I‑4, kept driving on three wheels and became stuck at a DeBary construction site. He faces DUI and related charges.