Orange County Public Schools gives a grim 'state of the schools' update
Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation.
Orange County Public Schools officials delivered a stark assessment of the district's financial outlook, citing declining enrollment and continued budget pressures during a recent State of the Schools presentation.
I-4 eastbound crash: 3 lanes blocked in Orange County near Beachline Expressway, FHP reports
A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 4 in Orange County has blocked the three left lanes just before mile marker 72 and State Road 528.
A three-vehicle crash on eastbound Interstate 4 in Orange County has blocked the three left lanes just before mile marker 72 and State Road 528.
Vehicle fire slows traffic on SR-528 in Orange County
The vehicle fire happened on SR-528 eastbound just past State Road 417 in Orange County.
The vehicle fire happened on SR-528 eastbound just past State Road 417 in Orange County.
Maitland Mayor John Lowndes enters race for Florida Senate District 10 to unseat Jason Brodeur
A longtime Central Florida mayor is entering the race for a state Senate seat representing parts of Orange and Seminole counties.
A longtime Central Florida mayor is entering the race for a state Senate seat representing parts of Orange and Seminole counties.
Florida Michelin Guide: Orlando's Smoke & Donuts BBQ gets recognized
Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.
Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.
Volcano Bay Nights: What to know about Universal's after-hours event
Volcano Bay Nights, the after-hours, limited-capacity event transforms Universal's water park into a private tropical-themed party characters, live entertainment, snacks, rides and the 200-foot Krakatau volcano at the center of the activities.
Volcano Bay Nights, the after-hours, limited-capacity event transforms Universal's water park into a private tropical-themed party characters, live entertainment, snacks, rides and the 200-foot Krakatau volcano at the center of the activities.
Orlando weather: Scattered storms, rainy stretch ahead before drier days arrive
Orlando weather: Chance of scattered storms today, more widespread rain ahead
Orlando weather: Chance of scattered storms today, more widespread rain ahead
3 hospitalized following odor investigation on flight at MCO, officials say
Airport officials said seven passengers were evaluated and three were later transported to the hospital for treatment.
Airport officials said seven passengers were evaluated and three were later transported to the hospital for treatment.
Video: Women twerking at Orlando officers at Orlando Carnival Downtown event
The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation.
The Orlando Police Department responded to a video circulating online regarding women dancing in front and on top of a golf cart, in which Orlando officers were sitting. In a statement to FOX 35, the department said the behavior in the video doesn't reflect the "professionalism expected of Orlando Police officers." The department has launched an internal investigation.
Gatorland opens new Guzzlin' Gator beverage barn with exclusive brew
Gatorland has opened the Guzzlin' Gator Beverage Barn, which serves up different beverages, including Gatorland's own exclusive drink, the Grinnin' Gator Lager.
Gatorland has opened the Guzzlin' Gator Beverage Barn, which serves up different beverages, including Gatorland's own exclusive drink, the Grinnin' Gator Lager.
James Grover: Life sentence for enticing minor with autism
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.
James Grover, the 63-year-old founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison following his March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity. The FBI said Grover targeted young boys while working at SNAP and Autism on the Seas, using his professional authority to send explicit, inappropriate messages to children under his care.
Florida non-profit founder sentenced in life in prison for abusing minor with autism
James Grover, the founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison after a March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity.
James Grover, the founder of the Sanford-based non-profit Special Needs Advocacy Program (SNAP), was sentenced to life in federal prison after a March conviction for coercing and enticing an autistic minor into sexual activity.
Museum of Ice Cream opening at Pointe Orlando: What we know
The Museum of Ice Cream confirmed Thursday that it plans to open its eighth immersive ice cream-themed museum in Orlando, marking its second spot in Florida (the first has been a longtime staple of Miami).
The Museum of Ice Cream confirmed Thursday that it plans to open its eighth immersive ice cream-themed museum in Orlando, marking its second spot in Florida (the first has been a longtime staple of Miami).
Carousel of Progress: Disney's long-running attraction to get big updates
Disney World is updating Carousel of Progress with new scenes, new decades and a lifelike Walt Disney animatronic.
Disney World is updating Carousel of Progress with new scenes, new decades and a lifelike Walt Disney animatronic.
Large Maitland sinkhole filled as crews prepare to rebuild part of Wymore Road
The large sinkhole formed underneath a stretch of Wymore Road earlier this month, prompting officials to close the road.
The large sinkhole formed underneath a stretch of Wymore Road earlier this month, prompting officials to close the road.
Orange County closes 7 schools amid declining enrollment
Seven Orange County public schools officially closed Friday as the district moves to address declining student enrollment and reduce costs.
Seven Orange County public schools officially closed Friday as the district moves to address declining student enrollment and reduce costs.
Tracy Ocasio search: 17 years later, high-tech teams hit Lake Apopka waters to look for missing Ocoee woman
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.
It has been 17 years since Tracy Ocasio walked out of a MetroWest bar and vanished into the night. For her family, it has been nearly two decades of silence, courtroom battles, and a search that never truly ends.
Winter Park considers new retail development along Fairbanks Avenue
Winter Park officials are set to vote this week on a proposed retail and restaurant development along Fairbanks Avenue as part of the city’s broader redevelopment plans for the corridor connecting Interstate 4 to downtown.
Winter Park officials are set to vote this week on a proposed retail and restaurant development along Fairbanks Avenue as part of the city’s broader redevelopment plans for the corridor connecting Interstate 4 to downtown.
Dusty Ray Spencer: Death warrant signed, execution date set
A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.
A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.
Kids bowl free at these Central Florida spots this summer
Bowling centers across Central Florida are offering kids ages 2 to 15 free games of bowling on weekdays this summer.
Bowling centers across Central Florida are offering kids ages 2 to 15 free games of bowling on weekdays this summer.