A father in Osceola County received a life sentence for the fatal beating of his son who tried to drink from a toilet due to thirst. The investigation found evidence of severe child abuse and neglect.

Marion County Sheriff's Office seeks 32-year-old Delvon Thornton for allegedly assaulting an elderly woman during a go-kart altercation, resulting in her injury.

Orlando is set for a sunny period with temperatures rising to the low 90s over the weekend, along with mild east winds and a small chance of showers on Sunday afternoon and Monday.

Ronald Davis was sentenced to life for murdering Lucy Pat Curl in a home invasion. He pled guilty, and the victim's husband, a pastor, forgave him in court.

A student was injured after being hit by a police car while skateboarding; he failed to yield at a Daytona Beach intersection. He is receiving medical care; the officer was unharmed.

A Florida man, Marius Mutu, was charged for attacking an 11-year-old girl he suspected egged his home. The incident, on video, occurred in Tampa and led to his arrest.

There's a dispute between the Volusia County School Board and DeBary city officials over the location for a new school, with opposition to the School Board's $8 million land purchase plan due to potential community disruption and legal issues.

After the FSU shooting, all victims but suspect Phoenix Ikner were released from the hospital. Ikner remains hospitalized and will face charges later. Students advocate for maintaining the current gun-buying age and improving campus safety.

UCF Athletics sued Core Group Real Estate for breach of contract, alleging missed payments under a marketing agreement and seeking damages of $136,416.67.

Orlando expects a sunny week with highs around 90 degrees and mild evenings, with a slight chance of showers by the weekend, per the National Weather Service.

Manatee County has enacted a burn ban due to high wildfire risks from dry conditions, restricting outdoor burning and pyrotechnics but allowing certain exceptions.

Two Delta Air Lines flights experienced emergencies at Orlando International Airport: an engine fire on Flight 1213 and a cabin pressure issue on Flight 1030. Both incidents are under investigation.

SpaceX successfully launched the Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission from Florida, carrying a mix of payloads including South Korea's military satellite and Atmos's PHOENIX re-entry capsule.