Central Florida development seen accelerating into 2026
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.
Development dominated Central Florida headlines in 2025, and industry watchers say the pace is likely to accelerate rather than slow in the year ahead.
Adult, baby hospitalized after New Year’s Eve Orange County apartment fire, officials say
Two people – an adult and a baby – were transported to the hospital after an apartment fire took place in Orange County, Wednesday afternoon.
Two people – an adult and a baby – were transported to the hospital after an apartment fire took place in Orange County, Wednesday afternoon.
4 Central Florida teens die in 4 separate shootings this Christmas: Who are they, what we know
Four teenagers – three in Orange County and one in Volusia County – died in the span of five days, from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28. These teens – three boys and one girl, ages 13 to 17, were shot and killed.
Four teenagers – three in Orange County and one in Volusia County – died in the span of five days, from Dec. 24 to Dec. 28. These teens – three boys and one girl, ages 13 to 17, were shot and killed.
Disney Cast Member hurt after boulder prop rolls off track towards audience at Indiana Jones stunt show
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
The cast member stepped in front of the boulder to prevent it from rolling into the audience.
New Year's grocery store hours: What's open and closed?
Are the grocery stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Here are the hours for Publix, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club
Are the grocery stores open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day? Here are the hours for Publix, Walmart, Target, Aldi, Trader Joe's, Sprouts, Whole Foods, Costco, Sam's Club, and BJ's Wholesale Club
Michigan, Texas meet in Cheez-It Citrus Bowl amid coaching change, transition
Michigan faces Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl while adjusting to a head coaching change.
Michigan faces Texas in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl while adjusting to a head coaching change.
Grocery store hours: What's open on New Year's Eve, New Year's Day?
Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Whether you need a last-minute appetizer or dessert for that New Year's party or simply need to run to the grocery store, here is a quick list of the stores that will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.
Central Florida water parks close as arctic blast hits the area
Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."
Both Disney World and Universal Orlando are closing their water parks for a few days due to “inclement weather."
Teen killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills shooting described as bubbly, outgoing
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
A 13-year-old girl who was counting down the days until she could try out for her high school cheerleading team was killed on Christmas Day in Pine Hills, authorities said.
Dr. Phillips High School football player among 4 teens killed in separate shootings
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Four teenagers have been shot and killed across Central Florida in less than a week since Christmas Eve, authorities said, marking a deadly holiday period for the region.
Central Florida cold weather shelters activated as Arctic blast approaches
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
With colder temperatures expected across Central and North Florida, counties are activating cold weather and warming shelters to protect residents who lack adequate heat or housing.
Michigan, Texas arrive in Orlando ahead of Cheez-It Citrus Bowl
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Wednesday in Orlando.
The Cheez-It Citrus Bowl kicks off Wednesday in Orlando.
Lake Eola swan deaths: Orlando Commissioner Patty Sheehan | Full
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
Orlando City Commissioner Patty Sheehan held a news conference on Monday, Dec, 29, to discuss the deaths of at least 12 swans at Lake Eola Park. Since Dec. 23, a dozen swans have died at the downtown park. The cause is unknown, though Commissioner Sheehan speculated that it could be due to avian flu. The swans' bodies are being stored so necropsies (animal autopsy) can be performed.
9 swans found dead at Lake Eola, city official clarifies; bird flu suspected
City officials suspect bird flu is behind the recent deaths of several swans at Lake Eola.
City officials suspect bird flu is behind the recent deaths of several swans at Lake Eola.
Orlando International Airport's Chili's restaurant to close: What we know
The restaurant will close as the airport prepares to add new dining and shopping options in its terminals.
The restaurant will close as the airport prepares to add new dining and shopping options in its terminals.
I-4 eastbound reopens in downtown Orlando after person found in road, police say
Orlando Police said it received reports of a person in the road Monday morning.
Orlando Police said it received reports of a person in the road Monday morning.
17-year-old shot, killed in Orange County, deputies say
Deputies responded to the 1500 block of 26th Street near Rio Grand Ave around 9 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Deputies responded to the 1500 block of 26th Street near Rio Grand Ave around 9 p.m. following reports of a shooting.
Delta flight departing from Orlando makes emergency landing in Tampa, officials say
Delta flight departing from Orlando makes emergency landing in Tampa, officials say
Delta flight departing from Orlando makes emergency landing in Tampa, officials say
Florida deputy shot at while serving search warrant
All Orange County deputies are OK after being shot at while attempting to serve a search warrant in a homicide case late Friday night. OCSO said deputies were attempting to serve a DNA search warrant near Buchanan Bay Circle when two men walked out of a residence -- the suspect in the homicide case and another man. That other man opened fire, OCSO said. No deputies were hurt, though one of their unmarked vehicles were. A deputy returned fire, hitting the 20-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The suspect in the homicide case attempted to run back into the home, but was apprehended and taken into custody, officials said.
All Orange County deputies are OK after being shot at while attempting to serve a search warrant in a homicide case late Friday night. OCSO said deputies were attempting to serve a DNA search warrant near Buchanan Bay Circle when two men walked out of a residence -- the suspect in the homicide case and another man. That other man opened fire, OCSO said. No deputies were hurt, though one of their unmarked vehicles were. A deputy returned fire, hitting the 20-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The suspect in the homicide case attempted to run back into the home, but was apprehended and taken into custody, officials said.
Three Orlando-area teens, shot, killed in separate Christmas Eve, Day shootings
In the span of two days – on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – three Orlando-area teens were shot and killed.
In the span of two days – on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day – three Orlando-area teens were shot and killed.