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.

Efforts are underway to find 3-year-old Rakim Akbari who vanished from an Orlando resort. He has autism, and was last seen near State Road 535 and World. Authorities are urgently asking for public help and have issued a Florida Missing Child Alert.

Lane closures on Mitchell Hammock Road in Oviedo are scheduled for traffic light work, impacting travel between Eastbridge Drive and Alafaya Woods Blvd. on July 18th and 19th.

Orlando celebrates National Ice Cream Day with deals and free offerings at various establishments, and Topgolf's ice cream truck tour will offer free ice cream in August.

Orlando Police enforce parking rules at the airport, rerouting vehicles and issuing warnings or citations to maintain order, especially near Terminal C.

Madeline Soto's memorial in St. Cloud will be moved from private property due to safety and traffic concerns. The community seeks a new, permanent place of remembrance.

Orange County mourns the loss of Pat Williams, the influential founder of the Orlando Magic, remembered by Mayor Demings for his vision and contribution to sports and community development.

Orlando faces summer heat with the forecast including thunderstorms and high heat indices up to 109, possibly triggering heat advisories. A stationary high-pressure system may lead to increased rainfall early next week.

Apopka Fire Chief Sean Wylam announced his retirement effective October 31, 2024, after 22 years with the department amidst challenges and a no-confidence vote.

A Sanford single mom of three received a refurbished Toyota after a crash, thanks to the Recycled Rides program by the National Auto Body Council, Geico, and United Way.