Seminole County Public Schools increased security after an ambiguous video threat; no schools were specifically targeted. Investigations are ongoing with increased law enforcement presence on campuses.

Orlando residents expect warm weekend weather with near-record highs, but a significant cooldown and hazardous boating conditions will follow a Sunday cold front, per the National Weather Service.

Protesters rallied at Orlando City Hall against ICE after a Minneapolis shooting incident, organized by 50501 Orlando with support from local groups and religious leaders.

Orlando will host the Rolling Loud festival from May 8-10, 2026, featuring top hip-hop talent and expected to boost the local economy. Pre-sale tickets are available from January 9.

Lake Mary businesses suffer a series of scams involving counterfeit $50 bills, affecting local shop owners who are now installing security measures and revising cash handling procedures to prevent further losses.

An 8-year-old boy was seriously injured in a collision between his dirt bike and a car in Altamonte Springs, Florida. The incident is under investigation.

A driver died in a single-vehicle rollover accident involving a Lexus in Groveland; the incident is under investigation and caused significant traffic delays.

An 18-year-old named Patrick Bouvier Williams III faces attempted murder charges for allegedly shooting a 17-year-old friend in Orange County on New Year's Day.

A family sued The Boathouse at Disney Springs following a man's choking death, claiming staff delayed contacting emergency services, contributing to his death.

The future of Hungerford School's 117-acre property is debated as Dr. Phillips Charities proposes redevelopment, with a potential $14M purchase and $13M incentives. Eatonville residents express concern over transparency and community involvement.

A Florida man, Gregory Dewayne Lockwood, faces charges for attempting to kidnap a 17-year-old girl in Eustis after trying to lure her into his car for $300.

Dense fog in Orlando prompts a warning for motorists due to poor visibility, but warm, dry conditions are expected to follow, with a chance of record temperatures over the weekend.

Marquail Travonte Jennings, 24, was arrested for a hit-and-run near Disney World that left an infant injured, after his white Mercedes collided with another vehicle on Epcot Center Drive.