Orlando Honors POW/MIAs in Poignant Ceremony Ahead of National Day of Remembrance
Orlando held a ceremony to honor POWs/MIAs, with Mayor Dyer emphasizing the commitment to bring service members home. Keith Maupin spoke about his son Matt, a soldier found deceased in Iraq after being captured in 2004.
Universal Orlando to Debut Butterbeer Counter and Super Nintendo World Merch at Revamped CityWalk Store Ahead of Epic Universe Launch
Universal Orlando is revamping the CityWalk store with Super Nintendo World and Harry Potter themes, including a Butterbeer counter, ahead of the 2025 opening of Epic Universe.
Orlando Felon Reginald Dugger Jr. Sentenced to Over 6 Years in Federal Prison for Illegal Firearm Possession
Reginald Dugger Jr., a repeat felon, receives a 6.5-year federal sentence for illegal firearm possession. Items, including guns and drugs, were seized from his home. This case is part of the Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.
Orlando Area Under Weather Siege, Lightning Storms, Flooding, and Intense Heat Advisory Issued
Orlando is facing severe weather, with high chances of heavy rainfall, lightning, and gusty winds, leading to potential minor flooding and very warm conditions, as heat index values may exceed 107 degrees.
UPDATE: Orlando's I-4 Westbound Lanes Reopened After Overturned Truck Causes Major Traffic Delays
An overturned truck caused a shutdown of I-4 westbound lanes in Orlando, with traffic impacted near mile marker 82. Four individuals were assessed for injuries, with non-life-threatening outcomes reported.












