Deltona man Juan Santiago sentenced to nearly 5 years for possessing child sexual abuse material, including files of infants and toddlers on Telegram

Nijah Mitchell, 23, convicted for nine armed robberies in Central Florida; faces 28 years to life. Sentencing set for August 26 following violent spree.

The Orlando Police seek help to find a stolen bronze eagle statue with high sentimental value from a law firm, urging public assistance in the investigation.

Damian Martinez, 36, was arrested in Brevard County for an attempted bank robbery and bomb threat in Clermont, with the collaboration of multiple law enforcement agencies.

Orlando faces a hot holiday weekend with high heat and humidity, as well as a risk of strong to severe storms, particularly from Lake Kissimmee to Melbourne. Residents are advised to prepare for conditions that could disrupt outdoor plans.

Eddie Thomas, with a prior conviction for murder, is accused of attempting to kill five people by setting fire to a group home for sexual offenders in Polk County.

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.