Universal Orlando Resort announces the Mediterranean-themed Universal Helios Grand Hotel, opening in 2025 with direct access to the new Epic Universe park.

A woman in Florida was accused of skip-scanning at Walmart, claiming it was a misunderstanding, but was arrested after allegedly not paying for 23 items.

Former Apopka High School teacher Dmitri V. Kostyunin receives a life sentence for sexually battering a foreign exchange student and additional charges.

A 15-year-old was arrested for the fatal shooting of a man selling headphones in Sanford. The victim was found dead in a truck that had crashed into a pond after being ambushed and shot. The incident was possibly a set-up.

A deputy's cruiser rolled over in Seminole County after being hit by a car that ran a red light. Both drivers were hospitalized with non-critical injuries.

Lake County plans a new roundabout at the CR 561 and Lakeshore Drive intersection to improve safety and traffic flow, with a public meeting scheduled to discuss the project.

The City of Oviedo has announced that road and ditch reinforcements on McKinnon Avenue, following Hurricane Ian, will start in late September or early October, with current work on planning and preparation.

Orlando forecast includes rain and lightning with strong gusts and high heat indices. The National Weather Service advises caution due to severe storm potential.

The Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee meets in Orlando to discuss designs for a memorial at the former nightclub site, honoring the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting.

Orange County has launched a recycling initiative to repurpose campaign signs after elections, collaborating with local authorities and the League of Women Voters to prevent them from ending up in landfills.

Levelle Joseph Harris from Kissimmee is indicted for wire fraud, facing up to 80 years in prison if convicted, after obtaining over $650,000 through mortgage fraud.

The Mongolorian in Orlando closed after just over a year; it will be replaced by a new restaurant, DZÔ! BBQ, offering South East Asian barbecue with plans to open soon.

Orange County is reintroducing film incentives to attract productions and boost the local economy, following the end of Florida's state film program in 2016.