The Oviedo MLK Day Parade starts at 10 a.m. at Oviedo High School, with road closures on Broadway Street and Oviedo Blvd., followed by Family Fun Day at Center Lake Park.

Two juveniles were arrested near Lake Brantley High School after their toy gun caused a lockdown; although mistaken for a real threat, the incident caused disruption.

Maitland City Council approved designs for a new library in Quinn Strong Park, set to replace the historic 1907 building and the Maitland Senior Center. Voters backed the tax-funded $20 million project, which aims to preserve community services.

Deputies in Orange County confronted an armed 16-year-old linked to earlier drive-by shootings, leading to a shootout and the suspect’s arrest. No deputies were injured.

A 66-year-old woman was killed after being hit by an SUV in Osceola County, Florida. The Highway Patrol is investigating the incident which involved a driver and passenger who remained at the scene.

Deputies responded to an incident in Orange County's Pine Hills and advised the public to avoid the area, with details to be provided at a later press conference.

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.