Court records allege Rachel's North staff put a collapsing patron into a taxi instead of calling 911; the widow has filed suit seeking damages.

A cellphone video from a Sanford family visit shows a man — identified by relatives as the girl's stepfather — grabbing and slamming a young child, prompting a state investigation.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is seeking help to find missing 17-year-old Leticia Garcia, last seen in Clermont heading toward Orlando in a black Toyota Camry.

Crooms Academy teacher arrested for sexual misconduct with a former student and distributing a controlled substance.

Lovetta Quinn‑Henry, PhD, is Apopka’s 16th police chief and the first woman to lead the department, prioritizing data‑driven policing and neighborhood outreach.

Osceola County approved plans to widen Canoe Creek Road and overhaul Buenaventura Boulevard, with officials seeking federal grants to help cover construction costs.

Universal filed a permit to upgrade a trailer compound near Epic Universe, reinforcing earlier filings that point to a 150,000‑sqft Harry Potter expansion.

Lakeshore Drive in Eustis reopened after repair of washout; police and public works promptly addressed the damage.

Orlando's Lake Eola reports no new swan deaths for nearly a month after an avian flu outbreak, leading to increased scrutiny over swan safety and care.

A fire at an apartment parking garage near UCF resulted in two vehicles being engulfed in flames, with firefighting teams successfully extinguishing the fire and no injuries reported.

A Palm Bay man arrested after a massive Brevard County raid is set to plead guilty in federal court to a felon‑in‑possession charge tied to a 92,000‑pound seizure.

Orlando will install fencing and prepare to demolish the former Pulse nightclub in mid‑March as the city preserves artifacts and readies a permanent memorial. New design renderings will be shown March 5.

An Orange County man was arrested for hosting a drug-filled party with minors, involving loud music, underage drinking, marijuana, a glass bong, cocaine, and a firearm.