Winter Park's Community Redevelopment Agency launched a $2.5 million Park Avenue Refresh Project to enhance safety and aesthetics with reinforced planters, improved lighting, and uninterrupted commerce during construction.

Central Florida beachgoers are warned of life-threatening rip currents despite good weather, a heatwave is expected to peak by Sunday before a forecasted cooldown next week.

A search warrant was executed by police in Orlando's Parramore neighborhood, with forensic teams investigating a residence, possibly related to a missing person case.

A Florida couple is suing a fertility clinic after giving birth to a baby that is not their genetic child, leading to concerns about their biological child being raised by someone else.

In Central Florida, mental health counselor Rebecca White was fatally stabbed by former client Michael Smith, who also critically wounded another person. Smith later died by suicide. Investigations are ongoing as the community mourns.

An Orlando Police officer is under investigation after a crash that killed 92-year-old Milagros Ortiz; the officer's car is reported to have been at fault.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts changing weather for Orlando, with increased rain chances, hazardous beach conditions, a warming trend, and a possible cold front on Monday.

Osceola County implemented the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol to speed up alarm response times, potentially saving telecommunicators 33 to 133 hours monthly.

A tractor-trailer fire closed southbound lanes on Florida's Turnpike near St. Cloud; no injuries reported, and lanes reopened later with caution advised.

Lake County commissioners are considering a noise ordinance to reduce loud music from boats at Silver Glen Springs Run, reflecting visitors' and wildlife advocates' concerns. Repeat violators could face second-degree misdemeanor charges.

The National Weather Service issued a cold weather advisory for East Central Florida, warning of low temperatures and cautioning residents and boaters to prepare for cold conditions, including possibly low wind chill values and high seas.

Anabel Morales receives a nine-year sentence for a fatal hit-and-run that killed a bicyclist in Brevard County.

Three people were arrested after a brawl at a youth baseball tournament in Winter Haven, which left two injured, following an altercation initiated by Yosmany Guzman Fernandez.