Daughter pleads for answers after father killed in hit-and-run in Orlando
The daughter of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash while crossing a busy Orlando road in a wheelchair is pleading for the driver responsible to come forward, calling the act "cruel" and "inhumane."
Woman injured chasing alleged purse snatcher outside bakery; suspect arrested
A 61-year-old woman was hospitalized after attempting to chase down a man who snatched her wallet outside an Orlando bakery last month, police said.
Truck with 3 wheels hits parked cars in downtown Orlando, driver cited: OPD
A wild scene unfolded in downtown Orlando early Saturday when a truck was caught on camera barreling through the city streets — apparently missing a front wheel — before crashing into multiple parked vehicles, according to officials.
Missing 91-year-old Ocoee man has been located safe, police say
Ocoee police officers have located 91-year-old Willie Jay Woodard, who went missing on Tuesday.
3 injured after shooting in Orange County, officials say
Three people were injured during a shooting early Wednesday morning in Orange County, officials say.
New Florida 'super speeder' law makes extreme speeding arrestable, top prosecutor warns drivers
State Attorney Monique Worrell held a news conference Wednesday to discuss Florida’s new "super speeder" law, which imposes stricter penalties on drivers caught going more than 50 mph over the speed limit.
Orlando police: Man, 68, with cognitive condition reported missing
Orlando police are searching for 68-year-old Jean Carius, last seen August 5 near Arnold Palmer Drive.
Orange County K-9 helps intercept 22 pounds of cocaine headed to Orlando area
An Orange County Sheriff's Office (OCSO) K-9 is receiving a big “paws-up" after she and her deputy partner recently intercepted 10 kilograms, 22 pounds, of cocaine headed for the Orlando area.
Orange County DOGE audit starting today: What we know, what leaders are saying
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia hosted a news conference on Tuesday morning in Orlando to discuss the Florida Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) audit into Orange County’s spending and operations.
Orange County commissioners ratify ICE agreement with 5-2 vote to transport detainees to 'Alligator Alcatraz'
Orange County commissioners voted Tuesday on a new agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to transport detainees to "Alligator Alcatraz." After several hours of discussion and public comment, commissioners voted 5-2 to ratify the agreement.
Orlando sees organic growth as city celebrates major milestone
As Orlando celebrates 150 years of history, its mayor is looking forward to its future as a destination known for more than just theme parks.
Funnel cloud caught on camera following tornado warning in Orange, Osceola counties
Severe thunderstorms rolled through Central Florida on Monday night, bringing torrential rain, frequent lightning and a brief tornado warning to parts of the region.
Neglected cemetery outside Apopka gets cleanup, but future remains uncertain
A long-neglected cemetery on the outskirts of Apopka is once again getting some much-needed maintenance, thanks in large part to the efforts of a local history enthusiast. But questions remain over who is ultimately responsible for its care — and what happens next.
Orange County braces for loss of thousands of students to homeschooling, charters
Orange County Public Schools is projecting a loss of more than 3,000 students this school year as families increasingly turn to charter schools and homeschooling, district officials said.
Man dies after weekend shooting in Orange County: deputies
A man has died from his injuries after being shot in Orange County over the weekend, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday morning.
Man in wheelchair killed in hit-and-run crash in Orange County, troopers say
A man in a wheelchair was killed in a hit-and-run crash Sunday night in Orange County.