Suspect in Orange County bus stop shooting arrested in New York, deputies say

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in New York on a charge of attempted murder in connection to the shooting of a woman at a bus stop in Orange County, Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Orlando approves temporary easing of historic preservation rules for downtown redevelopment

Orlando city commissioners approved a temporary moratorium on portions of the city’s historic preservation review process, a move supporters say will encourage redevelopment of long-vacant downtown buildings while critics warn it could put historic landmarks at risk.

Sloth imports to Florida now require a new wildlife permit after Sloth World deaths

Animal facilities in Florida that want to house and care for sloths will now have to file a special permit with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) to import sloths into the state.

Team Florida departs for Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

More than 100 Special Olympics Florida athletes received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport before departing for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.

Epic Universe expansion filings point to large project in Dark Universe area

Universal Orlando Resort may already be planning an expansion at Epic Universe, according to newly filed permits that point to a large, undisclosed project inside the park's Dark Universe themed land.

Fired Florida probation officer leaked arrest warrants to alleged drug ring members, deputies say

A former juvenile probation officer in Florida is facing more than 100 charges for allegedly accessing a crime database and leaking arrest warrants and other documents to alleged members of a drug ring that was actively under investigation, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Disney World reveals 2026 Eat to the Beat concert lineup

Walt Disney World has unveiled the lineup for the 2026 Eat to the Beat concert series for EPCOT's Food & Wine Festival.

Ocoee police officer rescues woman trapped in overturned vehicle

An Ocoee police sergeant is being credited with rescuing a woman trapped inside an overturned vehicle after spotting the crash before it had even been reported to dispatch.

Disney World to restrict Disney Springs bus, boat access

Walt Disney World will soon restrict who can access the buses and boats from Disney Springs, its popular shopping and entertainment complex.

Orange County votes to continue red light cameras at intersections
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Red light cameras will continue to capture and ticket drivers breaking the rules across Orange County for at least the next decade, following a unanimous vote by local leaders Tuesday.  During a June 16 commission meeting, county leaders approved a 10-year contract extension, citing both traffic safety improvements and a substantial boost to the county's bottom line.

Orange County votes unanimously to keep red light cameras for 10 years

The Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve a 10-year contract extension keeping its red light camera network active through a new tech vendor, Modaxo.

Former 'ex-gay' ministry leader Alan Chambers pleads not guilty to child solicitation charges

Former Exodus International ministry leader Alan Manning Chambers has entered a formal plea of not guilty to felony charges including child solicitation and transmitting harmful material to a minor.

Level99 sets opening date for Disney Springs location

Level99, the interactive gaming venue, has announced an opening date for its new Disney Springs location.