Sanford Police arrested 23-year-old John Jennings, Jr. for engaging in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram and visited by sneaking into her bedroom.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, warns of hazardous beach conditions, rough boating, heavy showers, and potential flooding in Orlando over the weekend. Heat indices may reach up to 105 degrees.

Operation "Capital City Crackdown" leads to 32 arrests and dismantling of a major drug ring in Polk County, Florida, with guns, drugs, and cash seized.

Kissimmee Police are searching for missing 60-year-old Mario Nicot, last seen by his family in 2023. He's known to frequent local hotels and may be transient. The public is urged to contact police with any information.

A brush fire in Micco, Florida, led to the evacuation of homes. The fire reached 15 acres but no structural damage or injuries were reported. Residents experienced ash fall, and agencies worked collaboratively on containment.

Orlando introduces two repurposed buses as mobile shelters, providing 42 beds to help address homelessness in partnership with the Christian Service Center.

The Orlando area faces potential weather hazards with high risks of rip currents, strong storms, and oppressive heat as per National Weather Service Melbourne FL.

Orlando is to get a new U.S. passport office by 2027, offering expedited services for urgent travel documents, with appointments required and additional fees for faster processing.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell has announced plans to tackle a case backlog of 5,797 cases and to improve low staff retention rates through a five-year initiative and funding increases.

Sanford Police arrested Robert Eugene Curry III, a registered sex offender on felony probation, for alleged indecent exposure at a Dollar General store.

The rainbow crosswalk at Pulse nightclub was removed by the FDOT as a "political banner," prompting criticism from local officials and community leaders. They argue the removal was politically motivated and not about safety.

Two individuals were arrested for a violent robbery in downtown Orlando, with one charged with battery and the other with robbery, after video surveillance helped police swiftly apprehend them.

Inmate Talil M. Vann, facing life for child sex charges, plotted to kill his victim and others involved in the case, using coded messages and offering a BMW as payment.