Gary Durrance, 73, was arrested in the 1999 cold case murder of his then-girlfriend Sherry Holtz, aided by new DNA evidence.

Lady Lake Police and neighboring agencies are seeking a man who fired shots at a local basketball court; no injuries were reported. The suspect is a light-skinned Black male with locs and a red ear tattoo.

Orange County begins repaving South Dean Road on July 22, causing intermittent lane closures, but ensuring traffic flow. The project uses eco-friendly methods and aims to finish by August end.

A Florida teen, struck by lightning while mowing a lawn, survived and is raising awareness about weather dangers and the failure of a local lightning alarm system.

An inmate at Seminole County Jail died after a fight; preliminary findings suggest self-defense, with no charges filed. The incident is under investigation.

Sanford Police to provide an update on a 25-year-old cold case in a news conference, reigniting community interest in long-unresolved local mysteries.

A 3-year-old autistic boy named Rakim Akbari was found deceased in a body of water after going missing at a resort near Disney parks, prompting a community mourning and inquiry into safety measures.

A Microsoft outage has led to widespread flight cancellations and delays in the US, affecting various sectors, with Orlando International Airport advising passengers to contact airlines directly.

Orlando faces intense heat with heat indices reaching 103-107F, paired with afternoon storms this weekend. The National Weather Service forecasts possible Heat Advisories, heavy rainfall, and stormy conditions with light winds and seas for boaters.

Orlando updates its downtown parklet program from temporary pandemic response to a permanent, structured installation with specific categories and safety requirements.

Universal Orlando offers a $199 "Florida Unlimited Days Ticket" for unlimited access to its parks until December 18, 2024, for residents, including seasonal events and new attractions.

Evan Sims received a two-year prison sentence for making a fake bomb threat on a flight, which forced an emergency landing. He must also pay $25,478 in restitution.

Firefighters in Orange County are battling a significant blaze that involved propane tanks and caused traffic disruptions near Apopka Boulevard and Overland Road.