An Ocoee Police officer was cleared by a grand jury of wrongdoing in a February 2024 shooting after a chase stemming from a reported Walmart shoplifting.

Orlando faces a windy and rainy weekend according to the National Weather Service, with advisories for rough surf, beach erosion, strong winds, and life-threatening rip currents. Boaters and beachgoers are urged to exercise extreme caution.

SeaWorld Orlando has taken in 12 cold-stunned Kemp's ridley sea turtles as part of a multi-organization rescue effort, focusing on their rehabilitation and eventual release.

Santa and elves visited Nemours Children's Hospital as part of a festive window-washing event, bringing joy to young patients.

Police in Winter Garden intensify the search for Tierra Bradshaw and her two children, Alivia and Ashton Munro, missing after a custodial visit. Concerns rise due to Ashton's cerebral palsy and lack of contact from Bradshaw.

Donald Trump nominated attorney Daniel J. Newlin as the U.S. Ambassador to Colombia, highlighting Newlin's law enforcement background and legal success.

A man was injured in a Sanford shooting that occurred near 18th Street and Blackston Avenue. Witnesses reported many gunshots, and the victim was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled and remains unidentified.

Firefighters tackled a sizeable warehouse fire on South Orange Avenue in Orange County, dealing with explosions and potential neighborhood exposure. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

An 89-year-old woman died in a crash involving a semi-truck and a bus in Eustis, Florida, after the truck's trailer hit her car. The truck driver may face charges.

James Edward Cox, Jr. sentenced to 8+ years for possessing child sexual abuse materials, following a federal investigation and disturbing findings.

Orlando experiences unusually cold weather with wind chill values in the 30s and 40s, as the National Weather Service reports hazardous beach and marine conditions.

Osceola County announced a partnership with Verra Mobility to install speed cameras in school zones to improve safety, with fines enforced after a 30-day grace period starting in 2025.

A man, Romeo Florez-Perez, was apprehended in Texas for a Thanksgiving homicide case from Kissimmee, Florida. The investigation led to his arrest and he awaits extradition to face first-degree murder charges.