Polk County deputies removed a 7–8‑foot snake from an Airbnb garage while toddlers were inside; the sheriff praised the deputy who protected the children.

A 400-foot mixed-use tower has been pitched for the west side of Lake Eola, proposing 200+ apartments and about 135,000 sq ft of office space while stirring preservation debate.

State inspectors ordered five Orlando eateries to close last week after finding pests, moldlike growth and unsafe food handling. Most sites were cleared to reopen after fixes.

One year in, Chief Charles Broadway says Kissimmee PD is rebuilding after a damaging probe — firings, fewer vacancies and a federal grant are part of the reset.

Surveillance video shows a DeLand teen swinging and kicking a baby alligator at Stetson's aquatic center; deputies arrested a 14-year-old and trespassed five juveniles.

Convincing AI-generated crime videos have prompted real police responses in the Orlando area. Officials warn pranksters could face charges if they waste emergency resources.

St. Cloud High School was placed on a precautionary lockdown Tuesday after officials received an anonymous threat. Police swept the campus and are investigating.

Orange County commissioners asked staff to study zoning changes that would keep smoke and vape shops roughly 500–1,000 feet from schools after parents raised alarms. Legal limits from a 2025 state law could complicate any ordinance.

Osceola County approved CGI Advantage, an AI‑powered ERP to centralize payroll, HR and budgeting. Testing starts summer 2026 with a planned July 2027 go‑live.

Orlando Health has cleared steps to allow mixed‑use redevelopment of the former South Seminole Hospital campus in Longwood, shifting attention to housing, retail and medical uses near downtown.

The 225‑acre Space Coast Town Center in West Melbourne unveiled Integra Station and early retailers including Panda Express, Chipotle and 7‑Eleven.

A woman was shot Monday on Eaglesmere Drive and later pronounced dead; Orlando police say her husband was arrested and charged with first‑degree murder.

Two people were hospitalized after a late‑night shooting along Aristotle Avenue near UCF. Deputies say few details have been released as the investigation continues.