Winter Garden, FL may get a new pro soccer team with a $350M project including a stadium, with play possibly starting by the 2027 or 2028 season. An announcement and community engagement are forthcoming.

Orange County authorities seek public help to find a man linked to an attempted kidnapping, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

Gov. DeSantis spoke at a homeschool convention in Florida, praising homeschooling and parental choice in education, while criticizing higher education for focusing on "intellectual fads" like race and gender over traditional academic subjects.

A substitute teacher in Seminole County was arrested on battery charges after reportedly punching an autistic student. He is no longer employed by the district, which emphasizes student safety.

An altercation over a food order at a Kissimmee Checkers resulted in customer Wesley Robertson being fatally shot by employee Elijah Mackey, who was charged with first-degree murder.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne forecasts a marginal risk for severe storms in Orlando, with a heat index near 100 degrees over the holiday weekend and 100-105 degrees next week.

A fire destroyed the Good Neighbor Place thrift store in Apopka, with no casualties. A homeless man was arrested for the incident, claiming it was accidental. The community is rallying to support the store's future.

Volusia County Schools implements the AI gun detection system, ZeroEyes, to enhance school security by integrating it with existing camera systems for quick threat identification and response coordination.

Two Sanford officers left the force for mishandling a knifepoint attack at a RaceTrac gas station. Their delay in action led to policy reviews, discipline, and retraining within the department.

Survivors of severe trauma reunited with their caregivers at HCA Lake Monroe Hospital to share recovery stories and express gratitude, with the hospital dedicating a new garden to honor their journeys.

Orlando weather forecast predicts mixed conditions with showers, thunderstorms, and seasonal temperatures, followed by mid-90s heat during the holiday weekend. There's a marginal risk of severe weather and varying rain chances throughout the week.

Nelson Odige, the "Pine Hill Bus Stop Rapist," received a life sentence for raping a woman in Pine Hills, with more convictions possible as he confessed to four rapes.

A fire in Winter Springs killed a dog and damaged an apartment, with the cause under investigation and no human injuries reported. Firefighters responded promptly.