FHP: I-4 lanes blocked by pro-Palestine protesters near Disney World; 3 arrested

Troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol said three people were arrested Saturday afternoon accused of obstructing traffic on Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort.

Overnight storms produce damage across parts of Orange County

The National Weather Service office in Melbourne said a storm cell that moved across Orange County early Saturday morning produced damage around Winter Garden and Ocoee.

2 arrested at Lake Eola 'pro-Palestine' rally, accused of battery on police officers

The Orlando Police Department said two people were arrested during a demonstration at Lake Eola Park on Saturday and are now facing charges related to battery of a law enforcement officer. 

Newly-elected Winter Park commissioner's former campaign treasurer facing criminal charges

A newly-elected Winter Park city commissioner's former campaign treasurer is facing criminal charges after he was accused of bribing teenagers to steal an opponent's campaign signs, according to police.

Osceola judge reprimanded by Florida Supreme Court over delays

 The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday issued a public reprimand of an Osceola County circuit judge after an investigative panel found "significant" delays in his handling of cases. 

Man arrested for climbing communications tower in Winter Park, police say

A man was arrested early Friday morning, about 12 hours after he climbed to the top of a communications tower in Winter Park, Florida, police said.

Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival 2024 returns May 14-27

The Annual Orlando International Fringe Theater Festival returns for its 33rd year, making it the longest-running theater festival of its kind in the United States.

Suspected serial rapist from Orlando arrested, officials say

A suspected serial rapist from Orlando – who was out on bond for previous sexual assault arrests – has found himself behind bars, according to deputies.

1 injured in shooting at Orange County crash scene involving car, shuttle bus

Authorities in Orange County were notified of a traffic collision involving a car and a shuttle bus at the intersection of S. Powers Drive and Old Winter Garden Rd. late Thursday afternoon.

Alligator holds up traffic at busy Orlando intersection: 'Only in Florida'

An alligator made its way onto a busy road in Orlando and wedged itself underneath a police patrol vehicle near a 408 on-ramp on Thursday morning.

Florida's Turnpike reopens in Orange County after multi-vehicle crash, troopers say

The northbound lanes of Florida's Turnpike are back open after a multi-vehicle crash shut down the area just east of Clermont shortly before midnight on Wednesday.

Plane makes emergency landing on side of Apopka road, police say

A small plane had to make an emergency landing on the side of an Apopka road Wednesday after sustaining wing damage and engine failure during its flight, officials said.