911 calls released in Rialto apartments evacuation: 'We're trapped in our apartment'

Orange County released audio from the 911 call made last week from a man and woman who were unable to open their apartment doors at The Rialto Apartments in Dr. Phillips – and feared that the five-story apartment building was suddenly about to collapse.

Inspections, evaluations underway at The Rialto Apartments: Latest updates

The management company that oversees The Rialto Apartments in Orange County said Monday that engineers inspected the building over the weekend and would continue those inspections on Monday.

Halloween Horror Nights 35: Universal Orlando reveals theme, return of icons

Universal Orlando has unleashed details about this year's Halloween Horror Nights including the event's theme and a haunted house that will feature two popular icons.

Na'Sean Kirkland: Missing 13-year-old boy's body recovered from Maitland lake

Update (3/23): On Monday, the Orange County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed that the body recovered had been positively identified as Na'Sean Kirkland.

1 killed after vehicle collides with motorcycle in Orange County, troopers say

One person is dead following a motorcycle crash in Orange County on Saturday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. Troopers said it happened just before 7:30 p.m. in the area of State Road 50 and Taylor Creek Road.

Driver sought in Orlando hit-run-crash killing man, dog
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A driver was traveling eastbound on Lee Road when he ran off the road and hit a man, woman and a dog who were standing on the curbed median, killing the man and dog. Now authorities are searching for the driver. 

3 failed fire safety inspections at apartment with current structural concerns
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An Orange County apartment building, The Rialto, was evacuated due to reported structural concerns. Photos show cracks on the surface of walls. As of March 20, the cause of the damage has not been identified. It's not know when tenants or employees of the affected businesses can return to the building.

The Rialto Apartments: Latest updates, evacuations, inspections

Nearly 400 people were evacuated from The Rialto Apartments in Orange County, Florida on Thursday morning after jammed doors, cracks, and “popping noises" raised concerns about the building's potential stability.

New video shows shooting involving deputy outside Orange County Walmart

The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released a few clips of bodycam video showing the moments leading up to the shooting of a man suspected of shoplifting from a Walmart store.

Pregnant Florida woman, older woman attacked in Millenia road-rage; officer bit by suspect: Affidavit

A Florida woman is facing charges after she allegedly punched a pregnant woman in the face, attacked an older woman who tried to help, and then bit an officer who was placing her under arrest – all stemming from an apparent road-rage incident near the Mall of Millenia, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Man in wheelchair, dog dead after hit-and-run in Orange County

A man in a wheelchair and a dog were killed Thursday in a hit-and-run crash in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

The Rialto Apartments: 398 evacuated over 'structural instability'; new photos released

Nearly 400 people were evacuated from The Rialto Apartments on Thursday morning after concerns were raised about the building's "structural instability," according to Orange County Government and Orange County Fire Rescue.

New Florida mom, server stabbed by man in unprovoked attack at restaurant

A mother of four is recovering after authorities say she was stabbed in an unprovoked attack while working at a restaurant in Orange County.

Pulse Nightclub demolished 10 years after 49 killed, 53 hurt in mass shooting

The Pulse Nightclub building in downtown Orlando has been demolished, nearly 10 years after 49 people were killed, and 53 others were hurt in a mass shooting at the LGBTQ club.

Body of teen found after canoe capsizes at Lake Jessamine, deputies say

The body of a teen who went missing after a canoe capsized in Lake Jessamine has been found, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

MegaCon Orlando 2026: What to know before you go

MegaCon Orlando, one of the largest pop culture fan conventions in the southeast, returns to Orlando this weekend.