The City of Oviedo has announced that road and ditch reinforcements on McKinnon Avenue, following Hurricane Ian, will start in late September or early October, with current work on planning and preparation.

Orlando forecast includes rain and lightning with strong gusts and high heat indices. The National Weather Service advises caution due to severe storm potential.

The Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee meets in Orlando to discuss designs for a memorial at the former nightclub site, honoring the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting.

Orange County has launched a recycling initiative to repurpose campaign signs after elections, collaborating with local authorities and the League of Women Voters to prevent them from ending up in landfills.

Levelle Joseph Harris from Kissimmee is indicted for wire fraud, facing up to 80 years in prison if convicted, after obtaining over $650,000 through mortgage fraud.

The Mongolorian in Orlando closed after just over a year; it will be replaced by a new restaurant, DZÔ! BBQ, offering South East Asian barbecue with plans to open soon.

Orange County is reintroducing film incentives to attract productions and boost the local economy, following the end of Florida's state film program in 2016.

Kissimmee is launching stormwater management projects in Bermuda Estates and Lyndell Street, with a $250,000 grant, to mitigate flooding, featuring new drains and pipes.

A woman in her 30s was found dead in a burnt vehicle in Orange County's Dr. Phillips area; authorities are investigating.

A car was found submerged in Lake Fairview, Orlando, with no driver inside. Emergency crews and dive teams are searching the waters, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear.

The National Weather Service forecasts storms and high heat in Central Florida, with heat indices reaching 102-107 degrees and daily chances of afternoon showers and storms.

Oviedo is facing an invasion of aquatic plants in water treatment areas, causing potential ecological harm. The city urges residents to prevent spreading invasive species.

Walt Disney World surprised Central Florida teachers with park tickets and character visits to support educational programs as schools resume sessions.