Groveland Council candidate James O’Neil faces criminal charges and a civil lawsuit after a violent confrontation with neighbor Michael Trentadue, allegedly stemming from road rage.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia issued subpoenas to Orange County employees amid allegations of obstruction with the state's oversight on government spending.

A major collision on I-4 in Seminole County has halted westbound traffic, with injuries reported and lanes closed near Sanford, causing extensive congestion.

Orange County has joined a lawsuit challenging Florida's Senate Bill 180, which restricts local governments' power to establish building regulations. The county is also in talks with the state to align its Vision 2050 plan with the bill.

Winter Springs Parks and Rec employees were honored for saving two dogs, Chacha and Snowball, from a house fire, with a third dog, Rue, sadly perishing. They received Community Hero Awards for their bravery.

Apopka's new mural sparked controversy for resembling an Iowa artist's work. After backlash, the city apologized, credited, and compensated the original artist.

The National Weather Service Melbourne FL forecasts stormy weather for the Orlando area, with increased rain, lighting, and risk of localized flooding and moderate rip currents into the next week.

Kissimmee is activating a new traffic signal at Ball Park Road and Dyer Blvd to enhance safety and traffic flow after 68 crashes occurred there in a year. The $1 million project is nearly complete and should be operational next month.

Universal Orlando starts Halloween Horror Nights on Aug 29, featuring new haunted houses, including one based on 'Five Nights at Freddy’s' and another inspired by WWE's The Wyatt Sicks.

Orlando is closing 14 intersections for crosswalk repainting to comply with FDOT regulations, with work causing traffic disruptions during certain hours over several days.

Visit Orlando CEO Casandra Matej defended the organization's financial practices, despite an Orange County audit that suggested misclassification of $20 million in tourism funds. Matej insists the funds are properly accounted for.

Lake County Commissioners consider a 5-cent local gas tax hike, with a 3-2 vote to advertise the increase, aiming to address a $700 million road project deficit amidst population growth and infrastructure needs.

The National Weather Service predicts fluctuating weather for central Florida, with increasing temperatures, scattered storms, and variable marine conditions. Storm chances and rainfall are expected to rise, especially towards the weekend.