Seminole County allows controversial front-yard pool construction to continue

A Seminole County homeowner will be allowed to continue building a swimming pool in the front yard, despite objections from neighbors who say the project violates community standards and could cause flooding problems.

3, including child, hospitalized after fiery multi-car crash in Orange County

Three people, including a child, were hospitalized Wednesday night after a three-car crash that left all vehicles on fire in Orange County, officials said.

Orange County allocates $5.3M in budget to food bank before SNAP suspension

175,000 Orange County SNAP recipients will be affected Nov. 1 from the government shutdown. Orange County officials provided resources for food, financial security and housing.

Worrell reports high conviction rates, renews calls for funding, juvenile justice reforms

State Attorney Monique Worrell highlighted staffing and funding challenges, and renewed calls for legislative changes to Florida’s juvenile justice system during a news conference on Wednesday.

Disney’s Magic Kingdom remains most visited park in the world, report says

Disney’s magic remained strong last year as Magic Kingdom was again the most visited theme park in the world, a new industry attendance report says. 

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings talks SNAP suspension
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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings spoke about assisting SNAP recipients -- 175,000 SNAP recipients live in Orange County -- after benefits are suspended starting Nov. 1 due to the government shutdown. The county's current budget allocated $5.3 million to the Second Harvest Food Bank.

State Attorney Worrell on Jacoby Tillman bond revoked
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State Attorney Monique Worrell for Orange and Osceola counties discussed the process of getting Jacoby Tillman's bond revoke and shared his current charges during an Oct. 29, 2025 press conference.

Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell on Q3 trial stats
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State Attorney Monique Worrell for Orange and Osceola counties discussed conviction rate statistics for quarter 3 in her district, including rates for sex crimes, violence and felony domestic violence crimes.

Woman hit in face by duck on SeaWorld Orlando coaster, lawsuit says

An Orange County woman is suing SeaWorld after she was allegedly hit in the face by a duck while riding one of the park’s roller coasters earlier this year. 

Central Florida county, municipal elections on Nov. 4

There are elections around Central Florida next Tuesday to determine some city races and amendments. Here's what's on the ballot.

Orlando International Airport to offer direct flights to Tokyo in 2026

Traveling from Orlando to Tokyo could become a little easier thanks to a new service coming to Orlando International Airport next year. 

Orlando unveils master plan to transform Harry P. Leu Gardens

City officials and planners have unveiled a long-term vision for Harry P. Leu Gardens, outlining a decade-long master plan aimed at strengthening its role as one of Florida’s premier public gardens and cultural destinations.

Possible mortar found in backyard of Belle Isle home, police say

The Orange County bomb squad responded to a home in Belle Isle after a possible mortar was found in the backyard of a home, police said.

Young man, teen pulled from pool in Orange County; 1 dead

Deputies were called out to the 2100 block of West Oak Ridge Road around 6:30 p.m. after reports of a drowning.