Orlando police investigating 'suspicious incident' at City Hall
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department is investigating a "suspicious incident" at City Hall in downtown Orlando, according to a post on X. Police have asked everyone to avoid the area.
What we know:
Orlando Police posted on X about the investigation shortly before 12 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, and asked people to avoid the area.
Orlando City Hall is located off Orange Avenue.
FOX 35 cameras showed several Orlando Police Department and Orlando Fire Department vehicles near City Hall. Orange Avenue appeared to be closed because of the ongoing investigation.
What we don't know:
The Orlando Police Department have not released specifics on what prompted the investigation nor the large law enforcement presence.
A spokesperson for the City of Orlando deferred FOX 35 to the Orlando Police Department.
The Source: The Orlando Police Department posted about a "suspicious incident investigation" at Orlando City Hall.