Universal Orlando's Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit will close on August 18 to make room for new park developments. Visitors have one week left to experience the music-themed rollercoaster.

The Florida Agency for Fiscal Oversight is auditing Orlando's finances, focusing on contracts, spending, and a 55% increase in property tax collections. Officials claim fiscal responsibility and await the audit's outcome.

Seminole County officials consider a 5-cent gas tax hike to fund transportation and SunRail, possibly costing the average driver an extra $24 annually.

Orlando faces extreme heat with indices possibly over 107°F, alongside normal rain and storm chances. The National Weather Service highlights moderate rip current risk and advises caution during hot and stormy conditions.

An Ocoee police officer fatally shot Stacie Lynn Guerrero after she allegedly drove a stolen vehicle towards them. Both officers involved are on paid leave during the investigation.

Orlando Police seek public's help to solve the cold case homicide of Nyion Ponteen, shot at Metro Place Apartments on July 10, 2023. A suspect image has been released.

Orange County's Supervisor of Elections admitted to a printing error on over 88,000 sample ballots, listing the incorrect Democratic candidate for House District 40. Corrective measures are underway.

OCPS faces a projected enrollment shortfall and funding cut, prompting a pause in construction and recruitment efforts. Despite challenges, technological advancements and a proactive stance aim to recoup losses and enhance the education experience.

A 14-year-old riding an e-bike was hit by a car in Volusia County. The teen was airlifted but injury severity is unknown. The crash investigation is ongoing.

Police shot a driver in a stolen vehicle in Ocoee, FL, leading to an investigation and traffic disruptions at a Publix parking lot. The driver is in critical condition.

Juveniles in Windermere were arrested for attempting to break into vehicles and leading police on a chase, with one ramming into patrol cars before apprehension.

Orlando forecast: typical summer weather with daily showers and storms, high temperatures and humidity. Moderate rip current risk and fair boating conditions expected.

A pedestrian was injured and hospitalized after being hit by an OCFRD ambulance in Kissimmee; injuries were non-life-threatening. The incident is under investigation.