Former Sanford police officer Ronny Neal is accused of inventing off-duty work details to defraud the city, facing 79 counts of official misconduct and organized fraud.

Leesburg Police investigate the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Juan Gomez Jr. at Berry Park and seek two persons of interest. A GoFundMe was set up for the victim's family.

A man was found shot on Faculty Drive in Orange County, prompting a police investigation and search involving K-9 units. The victim survived, but the shooter remains unidentified and at large.

Immigration detainee numbers surge at Orange County Jail, sparking concerns about costs and alleged targeting based on language or ethnicity among community leaders and local authorities.

Orlando's weather forecast includes sun, isolated showers, and a warm-up with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Increased rain chances and possible isolated storms are expected later in the week.

The Orlando Museum of Art offers free admission on December 18, 2025, with activities, lectures by artist Dawoud Bey, tours, sketching sessions, and a film screening.

OCPS may close several schools due to declining enrollment and migration of students to other education options; a local mother petitions to keep Bonneville Elementary open.

Cornelious Bass is charged with murder for allegedly killing a driver, possibly after an argument, in Apopka; details suggest jealousy may have motivated the shooting.

Tyler Feight, on probation for assaulting a jogger, was jailed again for violating his probation, failing to appear for a required evaluation, and changing his address without notification.

The National Weather Service Melbourne FL warns of poor boating conditions and high rip current risks. Weather will improve midweek with warmer temperatures and a chance for isolated showers.

Father arrested after his toddler drowned in a hot tub in Osceola County; he fell asleep with her in his arms. He faces charges including child neglect.

The trial of Alex Lopez, charged with murdering clerk Raied Shihadeh during a Fast Stop Superette robbery, began with jury selection in Lake County. Lopez allegedly stole $100 and was later captured. His relatives were accused of aiding him.

A fatal crash early Monday closed southbound SR-429 in Orange County, with details on the accident at mile marker 18 near Winter Garden emerging as traffic disruptions continue.