Regina Hill announced her candidacy for re-election in Orlando's District 5 despite legal challenges. Interim successor Shan Rose, who claims crime has dropped since his appointment, seeks to maintain his position, emphasizing trust and integrity.

Ruchamo Pierre-Jeune, 26, was arrested by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office for an armed robbery at a Checkers restaurant in Kissimmee after a SWAT raid.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, forecasts a sweltering weekend for Orlando, with heat indices potentially hitting 100-106 degrees and hazy skies due to the Saharan Air Layer.

A small plane crashed into Indian River near Melbourne Beach; witnesses reported people exiting the sunken aircraft. Authorities investigate, with no injury details yet.

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is relaunching with the Summer Flix movie series, starting with "Encanto" on June 10 and ending with "Lilo & Stitch" on August 5.

A woman died after her Chevy Silverado overturned on State Road 44 in DeLand. The crash, which occurred around 8:30 a.m., is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Orlando suspends its Minority and Women Business Enterprise program for a review to ensure compliance with federal law, causing uncertainty among local businesses.

Two individuals were injured in an Orlando shooting on Conroy Road; one was hospitalized. The event's circumstances are under investigation, with no suspect or motive yet identified.

An SUV hit a tree in Altamonte Springs, FL, injuring seven, including six children, with at least three children seriously hurt. The crash is under investigation.

A Florida man, Daniel Robinson, faces charges including attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer after an altercation during a dine-and-dash incident at The Corner Pizza Bar in Orlando.

Orlando is set to experience heavy rains, thunderstorms, and potential localized flooding, alongside hazy conditions from Saharan dust and rising humidity and heat forecasted by the National Weather Service Melbourne FL.

Lockheed Martin employees ended their strike by approving a new union contract that includes wage increases, enhanced retirement benefits, and improved parental leave. The UAW-represented workers had been striking over alleged labor law violations.

Orlando seeks $5 million from Orange County to help fund the $12 million Pulse Memorial. Past financial concerns with the dissolved onePULSE Foundation's handling of funds for the project prompt scrutiny by county officials.