The Orlando Solar Bears' game was postponed due to a PHPA strike after the ECHL's final offer failed to meet union demands, leading to a charge with the NLRB.

A Christmas Eve fire in Merritt Island resulted in the death of grandmother Holly Marchica, with survivors setting up GoFundMe pages for support. The cause remains unknown.

A man was shot by Orange County deputies while they served a DNA warrant related to a homicide case. The situation escalated when the man fired at the officers.

The NWS warns of dense fog along the I-4 in Orlando, risky rip currents at beaches, and potential air travel delays due to fog. A cold front will bring cooler, drier weather and fire weather concerns.

Colibrí Mexican Restaurant in Baldwin Park closed after nearly 20 years, with the owners choosing not to renew their lease, leaving a void in the local dining scene.

A Florida trooper was injured after a high-speed chase on I-95 where a car reached speeds of 130 mph before being stopped using a PIT maneuver. The driver was arrested and both occupants face charges.

A 17-year-old named Brenden Watkins was fatally shot in a suspected robbery in Deltona on Christmas. No suspects have been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.

A 13-year-old girl named Emony Nicole Jackson was shot and killed on Christmas Day in Orange County; a 15-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with manslaughter, claiming the shooting was accidental.

A multi-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike led to the shutdown of southbound lanes near Exit 249, requiring one person to be extricated and refusing treatment for five others.

Warm weather with morning fog is expected in Orlando into the weekend, but a cold front will bring cooler temperatures and increased marine hazards early next week.

An 88-year-old man died after his car hit a utility pole in Volusia County on Christmas Eve, with investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol ongoing.

A 17-year-old boy was shot dead on Christmas Eve at an Orange County condo parking lot; no suspect identified.

Orlando is experiencing a warm holiday season with no rain and temperatures above normal until a cold front arrives next week. Morning fog may cause commute delays.