A luxury Kimpton hotel is set to join Orlando's downtown Westcourt mixed-use project, offering 261 rooms and various amenities, with the completion expected in March 2027.

Orlando native Omari Jones won a bronze medal in the men's 71 kg boxing event at the Paris Olympics, after outmaneuvering his initial opponents but falling short in the semifinal.

Eleven people have been charged in Orange County, FL, for gang-related activities, including racketeering and fentanyl distribution tied to three overdose deaths.

Osceola County schools will implement new security measures, including random searches with metal detectors, aiming to enhance campus safety by preventing weapons and drugs on school grounds.

Orange County wins 15 NACo awards for innovative government programs, including a best-in-category for emergency management and initiatives in sustainable infrastructure and public health.

The City of Longwood Public Works and the Big Red Bus are hosting a blood drive at 907 E. S.R. 434, Longwood, FL 32750, with details available on Longwood's website.

State Attorney Andrew Bain will reveal the results of a major joint law enforcement operation targeting crime with the participation of Orange County Sheriff’s Office and Orlando Police Department.

An Orlando man has been indicted for murder and stalking after a woman was fatally stabbed outside an Ocoee gym.

Orlando anticipates high temperatures in the mid-90s, with a Heat Advisory for the Treasure Coast predicting a heat index of 109°F. The National Weather Service advises safety measures to cope with the heat.

Mayor Jerry L. Demings reports Orange County's TDT collections have increased, boosting local economy through tourism and contributing to a growing reserve fund for community improvements.

Chadwick Lemaine pleaded guilty to firearm possession as a felon, faces up to 15 years imprisonment, after a traffic stop revealed a gun and narcotics in his car.

Early voting begins in Central Florida for a key primary election, with Orange and Osceola counties starting August 5 and others to follow. Mail-in ballot applications are due by August 8.

Orlando Fire Department quickly extinguished two vehicle fires on S Mills Ave, preventing the blaze from spreading to a nearby home. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.