Orange County Public Schools considers closing seven schools due to enrollment decline and a $41 million deficit. The district's student body dropped by 8,300 over three years, leading to potential consolidation to maintain educational quality.

Poor boating conditions persist in the Gulf Stream; NWS advises caution and forecasts a chilly dip in temperatures through Saturday in Orlando.

Florida police used a drone to locate Tyler Davis, who fled into the woods after a car crash. The drone detected his heat signature, leading to his arrest for various charges.

Orlando International Airport is introducing biometric scanners and updating its terminal trams to improve passenger flow and security amidst rising international arrivals.

Orlando's District 3 city commission seat heads to a runoff election between Roger Chapin and Mira Tanna, after a tight initial race where Chapin leads by 14 votes.

Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly Pine Hills crash after a blue Chevy Malibu struck two people and fled. Officials urge anyone with information to contact Crimeline.

Two cold case homicides from 2007 and 2022 in Osceola County were solved, with one resulting in no charges due to self-defense, and the other leading to an arrest in 2025.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne warns of challenging maritime conditions and potential light showers in some regions. A cold front is expected to lower temperatures slightly by midweek, with clearer weather by the weekend.

During a vape pen sale in Casselberry, a shooting occurred when assailants fired at the sellers' vehicle, leading to a crash and non-life-threatening injuries to one victim.

A jackknifed tractor-trailer collided with a Mercedes on I-4 in Osceola County, causing roadblocks and minor injuries to the Mercedes occupants. Traffic was affected as cleanup continued.

Tremon Jones was arrested in Orange County for the fatal stabbing of Degwendlyn V. Floyd, discovered on Nov. 28 with details still being investigated.

Weather in Orlando is improving with showers clearing and a warning for boaters of hazardous conditions. A cold front brings cooler temperatures and strong northerly winds, with dry and seasonable conditions expected later in the week.

A fatal accident involving an electric scooter and a vehicle in St. Cloud is under investigation, with authorities seeking the public's help to find the hit-and-run driver.