A substitute teacher, Daniel Huerta, was arrested for lewd conduct at Howard Middle School after students witnessed him engaging with explicit images and touching himself inappropriately.

Five members of a Colombian theft ring targeting Asian business owners in Central Florida were arrested after being surveilled and caught in an OCSO-led operation.

A DNA breakthrough led to the arrest in a 2007 Florida sexual assault. Parabon NanoLabs' genetic genealogy helped identify Larry Tucker, now charged with the crime.

A man in Winter Springs was arrested for allegedly stalking a woman by hiding AirPods in her car to track her and incessantly calling her, even showing up at her work and home.

The National Weather Service reports breezy conditions and dry weather for Orlando, with an increased chance of rain late weekend into next week, and deteriorating beach and boating conditions.

A father was arrested after his non-verbal autistic son was found naked on an I-4 ramp in Florida; he continued Uber Eats deliveries during the boy's absence.

Sanford Porchfest is taking a hiatus in 2026 to plan for its future, but it's set to return in 2027. The event supports local musicians and community programs.

Authorities seek a suspect in a Leesburg burglary where a safe, luxury items, a PS5, and a pickup truck were stolen. The Lake County Sheriff's Office asks for public tips.

The Orlando Air Show is canceled due to the federal government shutdown, affecting military participation and increasing public safety costs. Ticket holders can reschedule or get refunds.

A UCF professor, Dr. Shuo Sean Pang, was arrested for allegedly chasing and assaulting a student on an e-bike, facing battery and trespassing charges.

Orlando is set for a mostly dry end to the workweek; however, increased winds and potential beach erosion are forecasted as a cold front passes. Boating conditions may worsen with upcoming advisories.

Human remains were found in a wooded area in Summerfield, Marion County, prompting a death investigation by local authorities, with no current connection to earlier similar incidents.

A crash on SR-417 near Lake Nona Boulevard resulted in one death, with two critically injured and two others' conditions unknown; all lanes were closed for investigation.