The Edgewater City Council voted 3-2 to maintain development moratoriums, potentially conflicting with state law, despite warnings of legal repercussions and advice to repeal from the city attorney.

The Kissimmee City Commission approved a $180 million redevelopment project with Azure Hotel International, Inc. for a convention center and luxury hotel.

A 4-year-old was shot in an Orange County neighborhood amidst a shootout. The child is stable; investigation ongoing, with no suspects or arrests yet.

A man faces sexual battery charges after allegedly attacking a female jogger on the Seminole Wekiva Trail. The community reacts with concern and promotes safety awareness.

Charles Vega-Guzman was arrested in Apopka for shooting at his neighbor, Matthew Howard, after an argument over loud music; no injuries were reported.

Hurricane Erin brings high surf, rip currents, and potential beach erosion to Central Florida, with advisories for rough marine conditions and a high chance of showers and thunderstorms predicted.

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer spoke about the city's achievements, housing crisis, public safety, and future projects during a State of the City address celebrating Orlando's 150th birthday.

Lake County deputies are searching for Makenzie Kepka, a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in DeLand. She is 5'5", with brown hair in braids and blue eyes.

Florida Governor DeSantis filed a lawsuit alleging that McGraw-Hill and Savvas Learning overcharged school districts for textbooks, with potential penalties between $37.5M and $60.5M.

A man is charged with DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene after a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 75-year-old pedestrian in Lake County.

A woman was sexually assaulted on the Seminole Wekiva Trail, and the suspect is in custody. Details on the arrest and victim are limited. Increased patrols and a safety class are offered.

Two women were arrested for attempting to arson a house in Apopka amid a family feud, leading to a police chase and their capture in Orlando. They face charges including attempted homicide and arson.

Two people died in a jeep collision with a tree and a subsequent fire near Covington Street and Alafaya Woods Boulevard in Oviedo; police are investigating.