Orthodox synagogue suing Orange County over denied expansion request
An Orthodox synagogue in Orange County has filed a federal lawsuit accusing county officials of violating religious freedom laws by denying its request to expand.
Orlando marks 150th birthday with day of service, celebration
The City Beautiful turned 150 on Thursday, and residents across Orlando marked the milestone with a day of celebration and service.
Woman says airline damaged wheelchair, left her stranded at Orlando airport
A Florida family says their trip through Orlando International Airport ended in humiliation and hardship after an airline damaged their mother's electric wheelchair, leaving her without proper mobility or support for days, and at one point, stranded in her urine for hours.
New TSA 'Families on the Fly' lanes ease travel for parents at MCO, other airports
Traveling with young children can be stressful, but a new initiative at Orlando International Airport (MCO) aims to make the process a bit smoother for parents.
Eatonville park shootout: Police searching for 4 suspects after bullets hit homes
A search is underway for four suspects following a Tuesday night shootout in an Orange County neighborhood park, where police say bullets hit multiple homes.
Orange County mayor responds to Florida attorney general over ICE transport refusal
Florida Attorney General James Upmeyer is escalating pressure on Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, warning that local officials could face removal from office over their refusal to assist with transporting immigration detainees.
Lawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne
A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne.
Orange County audits Visit Orlando over spending of tourism tax dollars
Orange County officials are auditing Visit Orlando, the region’s tourism board, after raising concerns about the group’s use of taxpayer money for expenses outside its promotional mission — including luxury skyboxes and executive perks.
Lawrence Dority murder trial: Man accused of killing Magic player Adrian Payne claims self-defense
A judge and attorneys are finalizing jury instructions in the second-degree murder trial of Lawrence Dority, who is accused of fatally shooting former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne in 2022.
Florida AG threatens to oust Orange County leaders over immigration policy dispute
Florida’s attorney general is threatening to remove Orange County’s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz."
Orlando camp counselor terminated after allegedly physically removing student from class
An Orlando camp counselor has been terminated following an incident where they allegedly physically removed a student from the classroom. School officials said the student was not physically harmed during the incident, but the student's family says they now plan to file a lawsuit.
Florida DOGE to audit Orange County, alleging excessive taxation, spending
The Florida Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will begin on-site inspections on July 31, with Orange County among the first to be reviewed.
Woman attacked while running on Little Econ Greenway Trail, police say; person of interest wanted
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man accused of attempting to rape a woman while she was running on the Little Econ Greenway Trail.
1-week-old baby found alone in driveway of Orlando home, police say
A 1-week-old infant was found alone, strapped into a car seat, and left outside in the driveway of an Orlando home early Monday morning, police said.
Adreian Payne death: Trial begins for man accused of killing former Orlando Magic player
The trial for Lawrence Dority, the man accused of killing former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne more than three years ago, began on Monday.
Orlando heatwave: Cooling locations in Orange County - List
With potentially dangerous heat over Orlando and Central Florida, there are plenty of free, public places in Orange County where people can escape the heat with indoor air conditioning or cool off in a splash pad.
Police investigate shooting at Orlando apartment complex, officials say
Officers responded to the 5300 block of Milennia Boulevard after reports of shots being fired.