Central Florida theme parks, including Disney, Universal, SeaWorld, and LEGOLAND, announce closures and flexible policies in response to Hurricane Helene's approach.

A South Carolina man is indicted for defrauding Delaware's Division of Child Support Services of $2.7 million, facing up to 30 years per bank fraud count.

An ex-SBA employee, Angela Chew, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud involving fraudulent COVID-19 relief loans. Her sentencing is set for December 2024.

Waste Pro Service suspends garbage collections scheduled for Thursday, September 26, 2024, with services to resume on Friday and continue to Saturday due to an unspecified issue.

The Casselberry splash pad at Lake Concord Park is closed for two days due to a storm, with plans to reopen Friday.

The Glass Knife bakery is set to open a second location in Winter Park on Park Avenue, across from Central Park Main Stage, in Spring 2025, offering an expanded menu and outdoor seating.

Sea Life Orlando Aquarium hosts a pop-up exhibit in partnership with NASA JPL, featuring a model of Europa, interactive experiments, and talks by Dr. Morgan Cable on the Europa Clipper mission.

Florida schools announce closures in anticipation of Tropical Storm Helene, with some uncertainty in Brevard County, and varying responses from neighboring districts and universities.

The Orlando Magic will honor their late co-founder Pat Williams with a patch on their jerseys in the 2024-25 season, following his death in July 2024.

A student was arrested for making a bomb threat to Real Life Christian Academy, which prompted a serious response from Clermont Police, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for such threats.

A weather advisory in Melbourne warns of strong winds and rains due to Tropical Cyclone Helene, potentially disrupting air travel and causing flooding in Orlando.

Orlando may annex over 52,000 acres, tripling the city's size. The commissioners favor the proposal, but critics cite rushed tactics and potential environmental and service provision issues.

OUC is using drones to enhance storm response following lessons from Hurricane Ian, improving damage assessment efficiency despite obstacles like downed trees or floods.