The completion of the Kirkman Road extension in Orlando aims to reduce traffic congestion anticipated from the new Universal's Epic Universe theme park, with a $301 million investment from Universal, Orange County, and the state.

OCPS has halted new school construction due to a drop in student enrollment, leading to financial strains and potentially teacher layoffs. They are trying to re-enroll students with help from Caissa Public Strategy to stabilize numbers.

Orlando businesses are concerned about rising downtown violence, impacting their operations and prompting discussions on nightlife and alcohol sales policies for safety.

Orlando Police investigate a fatal shooting of a woman in a home, possibly related to a domestic incident with the victim identified as the roommate of the reporter.

Elementary school worker Jessica Rivera arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence in a teen's murder case.

An audit has found that the Orange County Sheriff's Office did not meet state mandates for 911 call response times, with actual response rates lower than reported figures.

Orlando faces near-record heat with forecasts predicting temperatures reaching 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit. Relief might arrive with a weak front bringing potential rain and storms later in the week.

A Lake County man with a prior conviction was sentenced to life for armed sexual battery and burglary, having reoffended against a prior kidnapping victim.

Windermere High School enacted a "hold" due to a potential weapon on campus; no injuries occurred, and normal activities resumed after no weapon was found. A student was located off-campus.

A 15-year-old Lake Nona High student, Antony Garcia Santana, drowned in Lake Whippoorwill. His body was recovered after a search involving dive teams. The local community and school district expressed their grief and support for the affected family.

Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive, yet hormone-sensitive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, scoring a 9 on the Gleason scale.

Several students fell ill at a Teague Middle School dance; one was hospitalized. Although rumors of spiked punch circulated, officials found no evidence of this. The cause of the illness is under investigation.

AdventHealth Orlando is investing $1 billion in campus enhancements, including a new patient tower for advanced medical services, aiming to make Orlando a hub for surgical innovation and medical education.