Orange County opens a Financial Empowerment Center offering free financial counseling to aid residents with budgeting, savings, and managing debt. The initiative aims to provide financial literacy for economic stability.

Universal Orlando celebrates 30 years of Mardi Gras with parades, concerts featuring T-Pain and TLC, new food, and guest experiences from February 1 to March 30.

Orlando Police Department reports an 18% drop in overall crime and a 10% decrease in violent offenses for 2024, with a high homicide clearance rate of 96%.

A 24-year-old woman from Palm Bay died after her car collided with a semi-truck in Orange County. The crash occurred as the truck was crossing lanes to make a turn.

Kissimmee and Orange County have passed no-camping ordinances to comply with a new state law, addressing homelessness with potential fines but prioritizing connecting individuals with resources.

A fatal crash involving multiple vehicles occurred on County Road 42 in Lake County, leading to the road's closure and an ongoing investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a Frost Advisory for parts of central Florida, with cold temperatures and potential frost expected to persist through the week. Small Craft Advisories also warn of hazardous boating conditions.

Lake County is working to repair Britt Road, closed due to Hurricane Milton damage, facing geological challenges, requiring property rights agreements, and seeking funding for the $1-2 million cost.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has been added to the State Attorney's Brady List following inconsistencies in his statements regarding the sharing of a crime scene photo on Instagram.

A truck carrying lumber overturned on Florida's Turnpike, blocking lanes and causing delays in Orange County. No injuries were reported and cleanup crews were dispatched.

A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting his girlfriend near UCF, after the UCF Police and Seminole County deputies tracked and located them at a gas station.

A motorcycle crash early Tuesday on Lake Mary Boulevard led to severe injuries and road closures. Traffic was rerouted as police investigate the incident involving one other vehicle.

A 12-year-old girl's distress call to deputies led to the discovery of her mother's murder in Osceola County, with her stepfather arrested for first-degree murder.