Ex-Haines City police officer fired after DUI arrest in Orlando, police say
A Haines City police officer has been fired after he was arrested for suspected reckless driving and DUI on Saturday in Orlando, according to the Haines City Police Department and online court records.
A Haines City police officer has been fired after he was arrested for suspected reckless driving and DUI on Saturday in Orlando, according to the Haines City Police Department and online court records.
Orlando weather: Wet start to the weekend, beautiful weather ahead
Orlando weather: Wet start to the weekend, beautiful weather ahead
Orlando weather: Wet start to the weekend, beautiful weather ahead
Man fishing when attacked, killed by nearly 12-foot alligator at Winter Garden park
A 71-year-old man was killed after an alligator attacked him while he was fishing in a park on Friday evening in Winter Garden, according to the Winter Garden Captain Michael Mason.
A 71-year-old man was killed after an alligator attacked him while he was fishing in a park on Friday evening in Winter Garden, according to the Winter Garden Captain Michael Mason.
Michelle Parker cold case: Former Orlando police chief reflects on investigation; AG talks new tech
Michelle Parker vanished 15 years ago, leaving behind a grieving family and a community desperate for answers. Now, police in Orlando say thorough work from 2011, combined with modern technology, has finally led to an arrest in the high-profile homicide case.
Michelle Parker vanished 15 years ago, leaving behind a grieving family and a community desperate for answers. Now, police in Orlando say thorough work from 2011, combined with modern technology, has finally led to an arrest in the high-profile homicide case.
Winter Garden woman injured protecting baby from dog with history of aggression
An Orange County woman is recovering from a severe leg injury after she says she placed her body over her infant daughter's stroller to protect the child from a neighbor's dog that attacked her.
An Orange County woman is recovering from a severe leg injury after she says she placed her body over her infant daughter's stroller to protect the child from a neighbor's dog that attacked her.
Orange County daycare hit by SUV was not required to have protective vehicle barriers, county says
Orange County has deemed the building of a daycare in Pine Hills unsafe – and pulled its occupancy permit – after an older driver crashed his vehicle into one of the daycare's classrooms, injuring himself, three children, and an instructor, according to officials. Fortunately, everyone who was hurt is expected to survive.
Orange County has deemed the building of a daycare in Pine Hills unsafe – and pulled its occupancy permit – after an older driver crashed his vehicle into one of the daycare's classrooms, injuring himself, three children, and an instructor, according to officials. Fortunately, everyone who was hurt is expected to survive.
Disney World to host Banana Ball tournament in 2027. How to get tickets
The Savannah Bananas and other Banana Ball teams will be coming to Walt Disney World next year.
The Savannah Bananas and other Banana Ball teams will be coming to Walt Disney World next year.
Orlando Storm: 2027 season tickets now on sale
The Orlando Storm has announced that regular season tickets for its 2027 season are now on sale.
The Orlando Storm has announced that regular season tickets for its 2027 season are now on sale.
State report lists 6 injuries, illnesses at Florida theme parks
The latest theme park injury report from the state lists six injuries and illnesses at Florida's theme parks in the third quarter of 2026.
The latest theme park injury report from the state lists six injuries and illnesses at Florida's theme parks in the third quarter of 2026.
Officials: 5 hurt, including 3 kids, after SUV crashes into childcare facility in Orange County
Five people, including three children, have been taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed into a childcare facility Thursday afternoon in Orange County, according to Orange County Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol.
Five people, including three children, have been taken to the hospital after an SUV crashed into a childcare facility Thursday afternoon in Orange County, according to Orange County Fire Rescue and Florida Highway Patrol.
Orlando weather: Cold front to bring strong winds, cooler temperatures to Florida
Afternoon storms are possible on Friday before a strong cold front moves through Saturday.
Afternoon storms are possible on Friday before a strong cold front moves through Saturday.
Michelle Parker update: Dale Smith Jr. pleads not guilty, denied bond in ex-fiancé's presumed death
Dale Smith Jr., the ex-fiancé of Michelle Parker, who disappeared in November 2011, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder related to her disappearance and death.
Dale Smith Jr., the ex-fiancé of Michelle Parker, who disappeared in November 2011, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of second-degree murder related to her disappearance and death.
Michelle Parker: Key players in Orlando mom's disappearance, from 2011 to 2026
Several people have played significant roles in the nearly 15-year investigation into Michelle Parker's disappearance, from her former fiancé and family members to detectives who continued pursuing the case.
Several people have played significant roles in the nearly 15-year investigation into Michelle Parker's disappearance, from her former fiancé and family members to detectives who continued pursuing the case.
You can adopt a cat or dog for $5 at Orange County Animal Services. Here's how.
The Orange County Animal Services is looking to clear out its shelters by offering discounted adoption fees for cats and dogs under its care.
The Orange County Animal Services is looking to clear out its shelters by offering discounted adoption fees for cats and dogs under its care.
Michelle Parker: Timeline of events surrounding Orlando mom's disappearance, from 2011 to 2026
Nearly 15 years after Orlando mother Michelle Parker disappeared, police arrested her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., on Oct. 14, 2026, in connection with her presumed death.
Nearly 15 years after Orlando mother Michelle Parker disappeared, police arrested her former fiancé, Dale Smith Jr., on Oct. 14, 2026, in connection with her presumed death.
Michelle Parker's ex-fiance arrested in Orlando mom's disappearance, death, police say
The Orlando Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the disappearance of Michelle Parker, an Orlando mom who went missing on Nov. 17, 2011 – nearly 15 years ago.
The Orlando Police Department has made an arrest in connection to the disappearance of Michelle Parker, an Orlando mom who went missing on Nov. 17, 2011 – nearly 15 years ago.
Woman posing as FBI courier scams elderly Windermere resident out of $18K, police say
Windermere police are looking for a woman they say scammed an elderly person out of thousands of dollars by posing as an FBI courier.
Windermere police are looking for a woman they say scammed an elderly person out of thousands of dollars by posing as an FBI courier.
Orlando weather: Warmer temps before rain chances increase later this week
Mostly sunny skies will give way to partly cloudy conditions through the rest of the week, with afternoon highs near 90 degrees in Orlando on Thursday and Friday.
Mostly sunny skies will give way to partly cloudy conditions through the rest of the week, with afternoon highs near 90 degrees in Orlando on Thursday and Friday.
Man accused of stabbing victim 4 times in downtown Orlando held without bond
A man accused of stabbing another man four times during a confrontation in downtown Orlando will remain jailed without bond after a judge heard competing arguments Tuesday over whether the attack was self-defense.
A man accused of stabbing another man four times during a confrontation in downtown Orlando will remain jailed without bond after a judge heard competing arguments Tuesday over whether the attack was self-defense.
Orange County Public Schools begins search for next superintendent
Orange County Public Schools has begun the process of finding its next superintendent as current Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez prepares to leave the district.
Orange County Public Schools has begun the process of finding its next superintendent as current Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez prepares to leave the district.