Ocoee police identify Terry DeWayne Werst as the drowning victim at Starke Lake, with no signs of foul play detected.

Orlando commemorates Pat Williams, co-founder of Orlando Magic, who passed away from pneumonia. A public service streams live to honor his memory and contributions to the NBA and community.

Universal Orlando offers a $199 ticket for unlimited visits for Florida residents until December 18, including holiday events, but excluding Halloween Horror Nights. Validation requires Florida ID.

Winter Park halts swimming at Dinky Dock Park due to high bacterial levels; updates will follow once water is safe.

The Orlando Police are searching for missing 75-year-old Miguel Vera, who has dementia. He was last seen on S. Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street wearing a blue shirt and black pants. Public help is sought.

The City of Oviedo reports that local drinking water has passed monitoring for unregulated contaminants, details available in their annual water quality report.

All-female Universal Monsters headline the final haunted house, "Eternal Bloodlines," at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, featuring characters like Countess Marya and a new score by composer Sara Barone.

Orlando pastor Sylvester Ofori was sentenced to life for the murder of his wife in 2020 at her workplace, with the act captured on surveillance video.

The National Weather Service forecasts persistent showers and possible localized flooding in Orlando, Florida, with high temperatures and heat indices, warning residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and oppressive heat.

Graffiti Junktion's original Thornton Park location in Orlando announces its closure after over 15 years, marking an end to a chapter for the local burger joint.

High School Football Media Days in Orlando spotlight regional athletes and address the impact of Florida's new policy allowing students to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).

A scaffolding collapse in Apopka, Florida, injured two workers during bridge renovations; officials cite a miscalculation regarding steel column anchorage.

The Winter Garden Police Department is offering a nine-week Citizens Police Academy starting August 7, aiming to educate locals on police operations every Wednesday evening.