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An Orange County substitute teacher is banned from OCPS property after making "concerning comments" using "threatening words" to students, authorities said. It happened last Friday at Piedmont Lakes Middle School near Apopka. Sheriff's deputies say no crime was committed.

Man shot while driving in Orlando; police searching for 2 suspects

A man was shot in the leg while driving in the early hours of Wednesday morning in Orlando, and police are now searching for two suspects.

2 arrested in fentanyl, meth case linked to overdose death, police say

Orlando police say two people have been arrested in connection with a 2023 overdose death after a grand jury indicted them on fentanyl-related charges.

NY teen arrested for driving more than 100 mph on Beachline, deputies say

A New York teenager was arrested in Orange County after deputies said he was driving more than 100 mph in a 55 mph zone on State Road 528.

Orlando Dreamers investor joins Rays bid as MLB future in Florida remains uncertain

The push to bring Major League Baseball to Orlando faces new uncertainty after the lead investor behind the Orlando Dreamers joined the group seeking to buy the Tampa Bay Rays.

Motorcyclist killed in 5-vehicle Orange County crash, troopers say

A motorcyclist was killed in a five-vehicle crash Monday night on Florida's Turnpike in the Orange County area, troopers say.

Orlando woman fights off dog to save her terrier outside grocery store

An Orlando woman says she fought off a large dog with her cane, her hands — and even her teeth — to save her small terrier from a violent attack outside a grocery store.

Florida attorney general challenges prosecutor over road rage shooting case

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is urging State Attorney Monique Worrell to drop murder charges against a woman accused in a road rage shooting, saying the case is protected under the state’s “stand your ground" law.

Orlando moves forward on permanent Pulse nightclub memorial

The City of Orlando is finalizing plans for a permanent memorial to honor the victims and survivors of the 2016 Pulse nightclub shooting, following years of debate among nightclub owners, families and city officials.

Orlando seeks approval from state to restore Pulse Memorial crosswalk design

The City of Orlando is asking state transportation officials for permission to repaint the Pulse memorial crosswalk on Orange Avenue in its original design, which was removed last month.

Grandmothers Legacy of Love Butterfly Sculpture Garden opens at Lake Eola Park

On Sunday, officials and visitors celebrated the opening of the “Grandmothers Legacy of Love Butterfly Sculpture Garden” at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando. The celebration culminated with the release of dozens of live butterflies throughout the garden.

Mable Butler, former Orlando City Council member, dies at 98

Mable Butler, a trailblazing political figure and advocate in Orlando and Orange County, has died at the age of 98, according to a family representative. She died after a brief illness, the family said in a statement.

Orange County firefighters, residents take part in 343 Challenge to remember those lost on 9/11

Firefighters with the Orange County Fire Rescue Department (OCFRD), first responders and residents gathered on Saturday to participate in the 3-4-3 Challenge, an event that honors and remembers the 343 firefighters who died on Sept. 11, 2001.