Recently released affidavits indicate former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring and accepting illicit payments.

The National Weather Service Melbourne FL predicts scattered showers in Orlando, rough boating conditions, and strong winds, with calmer weather expected early next week.

Thieves conducted a sophisticated heist at Orlando's Adams Jewelry, methodically breaking into a safe and stealing merchandise and customer-owned jewelry.

A man in Daytona Beach Shores is charged with using a gun to force a minor into sexual acts and may have more victims; police found firearms and videos at his home.

Volusia County deputies are seeking 21-year-old Trevon L. Brown for an armed robbery, advising the public to report sightings and consider him dangerous.

A body in a state of decomposition was found at a Lady Lake construction site and is now under investigation by local authorities and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Two people died in a shooting at the Lake Sherwood Apartments in Orlando, with the man's wound being self-inflicted. Officials suggest it was a domestic incident with no public threat.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet weekend for Orlando with heavy rain, flooding risks southeast of I-4, and a high risk of rip currents. Conditions should improve early next week.

A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by Orlando bars against the city's late-night alcohol sales policy, deeming their complaint an "impermissible shotgun pleading."

An Orange County Sheriff's Office recruit was fired following his arrest for solicitation, highlighting challenges of police misconduct and the need for integrity in law enforcement.

Apopka police arrested two men, Gimenes-Autna and Quihua-Jimenez, for construction site thefts, leading to multiple charges and helping close several cases.

Seminole County commissioners voted to raise property taxes for the first time in 16 years despite public opposition, increasing the millage rate to boost revenue by $39 million.

The Orange County School District approved a $7.5 billion budget amid a student enrollment drop, aiming to reallocate staff without layoffs and criticizing state funding for education. They are also following state vaccine mandate changes.