Bowl season brings thousands of fans to Orlando, boosting economy

Orlando is gearing up for an influx of college football fans as three bowl games are set to take place over the next three weeks.

City of Orlando introduces new parking program, hoping to make downtown easier to navigate

The most recent initiative of "The Canopy" project is the addition of approximately 150 temporary public parking spaces, which have been designed to cater to both short-term parking and pickup and drop-off zone needs.

Orange County Public Schools, police departments clash over SRO funding

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.

UCF lost over $107K in vendor payment scam, auditor general says

The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.

Fight over elections office funding
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The Orange County Comptroller says the Orange County Supervisor of Elections spent 51% of his annual budget in just over two months.

Orange County 'mob' street takeover: Here's the latest on search for 30

The Orange County Sheriff's Office is still searching for those involved in the ‘mob’ of people who took over an intersection by starting fires, recklessly driving and damaging other vehicles on the night of November 30. 

16-year-old girl missing in Orlando, police say

The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a missing 16-year-old Orlando girl.

Anna Eskamani wants to be Orlando's next mayor
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State Rep. Anna Eskamani intends to run for Orlando Mayor. She filed her paperwork on Monday.

Alleged drug dealer charged in fentanyl overdose death in Orange County

A 28-year-old man has been charged in connection with the overdose death of a 49-year-old man, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO).

Man arrested in Florida after allegedly stealing mosquito control truck, police say

The Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) and the Seminole County Sheriff's Office (SCSO) says a man was arrested Monday in Orlando, Florida, after allegedly attempting to steal a government truck.

Orlando Police investigate shooting near Millenia Mall

Early Sunday morning, Orlando police swarmed around one side of the Millenia 700 Apartments after a shooting.

FHP: Orange County fatal crash leads to DUI arrest

One woman is dead, and another woman has been arrested after a fatal crash early Sunday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.