Orlando moves forward on permanent Pulse nightclub memorial
The City of Orlando is finalizing plans for a permanent memorial to honor the victims and survivors of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, following years of debate among nightclub owners, families and city officials.
Orlando seeks approval from state to restore Pulse Memorial crosswalk design
The City of Orlando is asking state transportation officials for permission to repaint the Pulse memorial crosswalk on Orange Avenue in its original design, which was removed last month.
Grandmothers Legacy of Love Butterfly Sculpture Garden opens at Lake Eola Park
On Sunday, officials and visitors celebrated the opening of the “Grandmothers Legacy of Love Butterfly Sculpture Garden” at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. The celebration culminated with the release of dozens of live butterflies throughout the garden.
Mable Butler, former Orlando City Council member, dies at 98
Mable Butler, a trailblazing political figure and advocate in Orlando and Orange County, has died at the age of 98, according to a family representative. She died after a brief illness, the family said in a statement.
Orlando bar employee arrested after allegedly stabbing patron 10 times over tab
An Orlando bar employee has been arrested after he allegedly stabbed a patron 10 times following an argument over a bar tab last weekend.
Orange County firefighters, residents take part in 343 Challenge to remember those lost on 9/11
Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD), first responders and residents gathered on Saturday to participate in the 3-4-3 Challenge, an event that honors and remembers the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001.
Teen accused in Orlando Halloween mass shooting set for January trial
A 17-year-old accused of killing two people and injuring several others in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween is set to stand trial in January.
Orlando Magic, Uncle Matt's Organic enter 'juicy' new partnership
The Orlando Magic is taking part in a new partnership with a locally-based juice company.
Florida man accused of running Ponzi scheme faces possible life sentence
A 74-year-old Florida man could spend the rest of his life in prison after state investigators accused him of operating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, officials said Friday.
Rosen Hotels CEO proposes lodging surcharge to fund Central Florida transportation
A new lodging surcharge is being proposed in Orange County aimed at raising funds to improve local transportation systems.
Suspended Orlando commissioner Regina Hill qualifies to run for re-election
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill said Friday she has qualified to run for re-election in District 5, setting up a November contest for the seat she lost last year.
Bond denied for former Orange County deputy accused of killing wife
A judge has denied a bond request from a former Orange County sheriff’s sergeant accused of killing his wife and staging it as a suicide.
Bear spotted roaming Orlando apartment complex sparks neighborhood buzz
A black bear startled residents at the Westbrook Apartments in Orlando, wandering near a stairwell before slipping back toward nearby woods.
'Super Speeder' drove 103 mph with 3 kids in car, including unrestrained infant: Report
An Orlando woman has been arrested under Florida's new "Super Speeder" law after she was caught allegedly driving over 100 mph with three children in the car, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Anthony Shea bond hearing: Former Orange County deputy seeks release in wife’s killing case
A former Orange County sheriff’s sergeant accused of killing his wife and staging it as a suicide appeared in court Thursday in a bid to be released on bond.
Orlando firefighter faces cancer battle as colleagues rally to help
An Orlando firefighter and Coast Guard reservist is receiving support from his colleagues as he faces a serious health battle just weeks after becoming a father of four.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Mailbox explosion rattles Orange County neighborhood amid vandalism concerns
Orange County deputies are investigating after a mailbox exploded early Saturday morning in a Whisper Lakes neighborhood, sending debris into yards and vehicles and prompting concerns for resident safety.