Orlando Health is set to open a new hospital with 124 beds and expanded services in Lake Mary in January, while AdventHealth is building a new ER facility in Osceola, both aiming to meet Central Florida's rising healthcare needs.

Winter Garden's City Council has passed an ordinance limiting alcohol sales to midnight starting January 1, 2025, with a special permit option for later sales.

The National Weather Service Melbourne FL warns of dangerous surf, rip currents, and poor boating conditions in Orlando, with coastal flooding expected to peak Saturday morning.

Gaylord Palms Resort introduces an ICE! exhibit based on "Elf," with 2 million pounds of ice, open from November 15 to January 4, featuring international ice artisans and vivid colors in Kissimmee.

Orlando's Dear Prudence boutique will close its physical shop in 2025 but will remain active online and at pop-up markets.

An Orlando man, Luis Miguel Plaza, has been sentenced to 10 years for distributing fentanyl after pleading guilty to charges related to the drug's distribution.

The Orlando Coffee Festival at Festival Park will offer coffee tastings, workshops, and local vendors for enthusiasts, with free entry and ticket options for sampling and VIP perks.

Mayor Demings considers suing the Orange County Elections Supervisor over using surplus funds for scholarships to boost civic engagement and voter turnout.

Winter Park commissioners unanimously agree to buy a $4M Fairbanks Avenue property, affecting local businesses like Soseki and Austin's Coffee, with plans for infrastructure and traffic improvements.

The Central Florida International Auto Show is exhibiting new vehicles, including electric models, with opportunities for test drives and a children's area.

Jonathan Nicola, 23, from Sanford, received a 15-year prison sentence for transporting fentanyl and a loaded firearm, following a high-speed chase and guilty plea.

George Pherai-Bogeajis has been sentenced to 19 years in prison for drug trafficking and firearms possession related to a methamphetamine and fentanyl distribution network.

The National Weather Service warns of dangerous surf and hazardous boating in Orlando, with high risk of rip currents and possible coastal flooding. A cold front brings a temperature dip and winds, affecting boating and flying conditions.