Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Andrew Bain as an Orange County judge after expansion of the judiciary added new roles, following Bain's loss to Monique Worrell for state attorney.

Universal Orlando Resort is offering a preview of Epic Universe to select groups before its May 22 opening, with hotel guests also benefiting from perks.

A Michigan woman, Demetria Latimer, faces charges in Florida for a $52,000 Facebook Marketplace fraud. She is accused of a fake excavator sale, and her extradition was met with a direct confrontation by Volusia County Sheriff Chitwood.

An arrest has been made almost a year after Jonnier Agosto Cortes' fatal hit-and-run in Orange County; suspect Rafael Rivera faces charges related to the incident.

A former deputy, David Barber, was indicted for murder and kidnapping related to Jessie Kirk's death, whose remains and burned SUV were found separately.

The Orlando area forecast predicts a mostly sunny week with light winds, slight chances of showers, and high temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to near 89 degrees.

Intoxicated man trespasses at Martin County High School, causing a brief lockdown and his arrest near the gymnasium. No harm to students or staff reported.

Blink-182 announced their "Missionary Impossible" U.S. tour for 2025 with the original lineup and Alkaline Trio, following the success of their "One More Time..." tour.

A fire in Reddick, Florida killed 21 horses as firefighters battled the blaze that destroyed a 10,000-square-foot barn. Investigations on the cause are ongoing.

Florida law enforcement arrested eight individuals for involvement in an international child pornography ring, with investigations uncovering widespread CSAM distribution.

A driver died after their vehicle hit a tree following two hit-and-runs in Auburndale. Police are investigating the crashes and seeking public assistance.

A juvenile was arrested for multiple vandalism incidents with hate speech and racial slurs in Melbourne, including on a church, and faces hate crime charges.

The Florida Gators won their third NCAA Men’s Basketball title, edging out the Houston Cougars 65-63. A celebration is set at Flavet Field on the University of Florida campus.