Police pursuit of felon ends in woman's yard, leaving her without a drivable car

A high-speed police chase through Orlando ended in a woman’s front yard, leaving her car severely damaged and her insurance unable to cover the costs.

Orange County Public Schools, police departments at odds over SRO funding

Time is running out for Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies to resolve a funding dispute over school resource officers (SROs).

Co-owner of Orlando's LGBTQ nightclub Southern Nights indicted on federal child porn charges: Court filings

The co-owner of Southern Nights and other LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs in Orlando and Tampa, and his partner, have been indicted on multiple federal charges including possession and distribution of child pornography and conspiracy to entice a minor, according to court records.

Florida leads the nation in prescribed burns for wildfire mitigation efforts

The State and Federal Governments responsible for California’s forests have had a troubled history when it comes to prescribed burns, and last year had pulled back on the amount of land they planned to tend to.

Central Florida Red Cross workers headed to assist those impacted in California wildfires

More than 200 trained Red Cross disaster workers from around the country are headed to California to assist those impacted by the deadly wildfires, including several from Central Florida.

College Park Cafe reopens following fire
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The College Park Cafe is reopening following a devastating fire on Christmas Eve.

Teenager in coma after being hit while riding scooter
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A mother's 15-year-old son is on life support after he was hit while riding the scooter he got for Christmas.

Central Florida groups respond to Southern California wildfires

Some Central Florida organizations are stepping up to assist with the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, which have displaced thousands.

Howard University swim team honored with key to the City of Eatonville

Making waves in history and the community, Howard University is school among the only Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) to have a swim team competing at the Division I level.

Dinoland USA at Disney’s Animal Kingdom to close for redevelopment this month

The clock is ticking for fans of Disney’s Dinoland USA. Much like the dinosaurs themselves, this part of Disney’s Animal Kingdom will soon be going extinct.

Man injured in shooting involving deputies amid Pine Hills drive-by investigation

A man has been injured in a shooting incident in Pine Hills involving two deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, according to Sheriff John Mina.

Ban on public camping approved in Orange County
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More local governments are complying with a state law that bans people from sleeping outside.

Orlando Police report 2024 crime decline, according to latest statistics

The Orlando Police Department reported a significant decrease in crime in 2024, with an 18% overall reduction and a 10% drop in violent crime, according to the latest statistics released by the department.

Orange County, Kissimmee approve bans on public camping, sleeping

Communities in Central Florida, including Orange County and the City of Kissimmee, are moving forward with measures to comply with a new state law banning street sleeping.