A man in his 30s was killed Thursday when an industrial dryer fell at the Hilton Orlando. Deputies responded and safety officials are investigating.

Markeith Loyd asked judges to overturn his death sentence; a judge set an evidentiary hearing for May 7, 2026 when his lawyers will press competency and trial claims.

Dallas used the No. 23 pick on UCF edge Malachi Lawrence, an explosive combine standout with 20 career sacks and first-round upside.

An 82‑year‑old Groveland man faces a first‑degree murder charge after his 84‑year‑old wife was found dead; investigators say a welfare check led officers to the scene.

A Lake Helen man was arrested after troopers say his pickup lost a wheel on I‑4, kept driving on three wheels and became stuck at a DeBary construction site. He faces DUI and related charges.

A 51-year-old woman remains hospitalized nearly six weeks after a pickup truck ran over her while she was sunbathing near Andy Romano Beachfront Park. The driver was cited and investigators are reviewing the crash.

Lenell Barnes was convicted after prosecutors say he rammed a pickup into Casa Leon Jewelers in Lake Mary. Sentencing is scheduled for May 2026 and he faces up to 15 years.

Clear, humid Friday in Orlando with a slight chance of evening storms and highs near 84°F.

Sheriff Grady Judd's X post names a man called "Cesar" as allegedly 'here illegally' and linked to vehicle burglaries in Winter Haven. Officials haven't published charges or identifying details.

Orlando Business Journal’s new ranking, using Zonda data, shows which builders led Central Florida’s 2025 housing starts and where construction is concentrated.

James Fishback is scheduled to speak at UCF tonight at 5 p.m. His campus visits have drawn both supporters and protests amid criticism over far‑right ties.

City staff recommended DNA Event Creative to run the Garden Theatre; the City Commission will consider the award on April 23, 2026. The pick is meant to restart shows at the Plant Street landmark after a 2024 closure.

An Apopka man in his 50s was found shot and taken to the hospital; deputies say the shooter is a "known suspect" and remains at large.