A Mount Dora business owner paid for lodging and called agencies to help a homeless man — and found Lake County has no year‑round county‑funded emergency shelter.

Clear, muggy morning in Orlando; highs near 93°F. Showers and storms likely this afternoon with gusty winds and frequent lightning.

City Manager Tom Abbate says Police Chief John Lau was terminated after a preliminary review and a crash involving a city vehicle. Deputy Chief Tyler Wright is interim chief while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

Orange County detectives arrested a man after DNA testing tied him to the 2012 China Wok slaying; the suspect was already serving a 30-year sentence.

Severe thunderstorms moved through Central Florida Wednesday, prompting warnings for parts of Orange, Osceola and Brevard counties and bringing gusty winds and hail risk.

FDLE will debut a statewide Spectrum Alert next Wednesday to help locate missing children with autism. The system can broadcast statewide notices and geolocated emergency texts.

Walt Disney World released its 2026 holiday‑party calendars: Mickey’s Very Merry runs select nights Nov. 8–Dec. 22 and Jollywood Nights runs Nov. 7–Jan. 5. Mid‑July ticket windows open.

A former Heritage High special‑education teacher was arrested after police found her with a 17‑year‑old. She faces multiple felony charges and is being held without bond.

Sheriff Chris Blackmon will hold a 1 p.m. briefing after a yearlong probe into alleged unlicensed assisted‑living homes. Authorities say a husband and wife were detained; details are expected at the press conference.

Brevard homeowners say American Made Windows took deposits and never delivered work. Civil suits are under way and the sheriff's office has opened an investigation.

A container incident at FAR Chemical's Palm Bay research site prompted evacuations and a shelter-in-place advisory for nearby residents.

Oregon‑based Rapta has established a regional headquarters in Orlando to serve aerospace, defense and space manufacturers across the Eastern United States. The move ties the AI firm closer to the Space Coast and local industry partners.

Rapid population and retail growth in Horizon West has residents debating incorporation. Officials say a feasibility study and legislative approval would be required.