An 11-year-old student at Highbanks Learning Center was arrested for writing a "kill list," charged with a felony for making a written threat to kill.

Orlando City Council approves a contract with Verra Mobility to install speed cameras in school zones to enhance student safety and issue citations to speeders.

The National Weather Service Melbourne issued advisories due to unusually cold temperatures in Orlando, including a Cold Weather Advisory, a Red Flag Warning in Okeechobee County, and Frost and High Surf Advisories.

Two Orlando men were caught speeding over 100 mph at Walt Disney World, violating Florida's "Super Speeder" law. They pled not guilty despite facing potential jail time and fines.

Merritt Island's Christmas boat parade for 2025 is canceled due to legal and safety issues following last year's crash and the conviction of a boat driver.

Parents in Orange County were arrested after their 4-year-old twins were critically wounded by a gunshot at home; the mother faced child neglect charges and the father, a convicted felon, was charged for possessing a firearm.

A man was arrested after a DeLand house party shooting that left another man injured, with officials noting alcohol played a significant role in the incident.

Three teenagers died and three were seriously injured in a car crash in Apopka, Florida, with an investigation ongoing and the community mourning the loss.

A Cold Weather Advisory in Orlando forecasts below-normal temperatures and wind chills below 30 degrees, causing hazardous beach and boating conditions. Residents should protect against the cold, and boaters face a Small Craft Advisory.

A young motorcyclist died after a collision with a Jeep in Orange County. The accident occurred at Hiawassee Road and Hiawassee Meadows Drive early morning. Investigations are ongoing.

A motorcyclist died in Kissimmee after his Honda CBR 1000 collided with a Lexus SUV. The 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on US-192; the SUV occupants were unharmed.

Orlando is facing a significant cold front, with risks of severe weather, strong winds, and lower temperatures moving into early next week, as advised by NWS Melbourne.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia identified $1.5 billion in alleged wasteful spending by Florida municipalities, with Orlando noted for low excess spending. Critics question the audit's methodology and caution against oversimplification of budget issues.