'Deeply missed': Orange County Sheriff's Office honors memory of Sgt. Julie Rezex
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is mourning the sudden, unexpected death of Sergeant Julie Rezex, who passed away earlier in the week.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office is mourning the sudden, unexpected death of Sergeant Julie Rezex, who passed away earlier in the week.
Heat wave ends as scattered storms stretch across Central Florida
Central Florida's record-breaking extreme heat stretch is coming to an end, with afternoon temperatures dropping into the low 90s and heat index values easing toward 100 degrees over the next week.
Central Florida's record-breaking extreme heat stretch is coming to an end, with afternoon temperatures dropping into the low 90s and heat index values easing toward 100 degrees over the next week.
Sloth World investigation closed without charges as calls for change grow
Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.
Two days after the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) closed its investigation into Sloth World without recommending criminal charges, reaction and calls for legislative change continue to build across Central Florida and the conservation community.
State rests case in Jaylen Edgar trial over downtown Orlando mass shooting
Prosecutors rested their case Friday in the murder trial of Jaylen Edgar, the teenager accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a mass shooting in downtown Orlando on Halloween nearly two years ago.
Prosecutors rested their case Friday in the murder trial of Jaylen Edgar, the teenager accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a mass shooting in downtown Orlando on Halloween nearly two years ago.
Orlando weather: Extreme heat ends, afternoon scattered storms expected
Orlando weather: Extreme heat ends, afternoon scattered storms expected
Orlando weather: Extreme heat ends, afternoon scattered storms expected
2 injured after crash involving U-Haul, pump truck on I-4, officials
2 injured after crash involving U-Haul, pump truck on I-4, officials
2 injured after crash involving U-Haul, pump truck on I-4, officials
Orlando man accused of spray-painting Flock cameras across 2 counties
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 43-year-old Christopher Iglesias. Investigators said surveillance cameras at nearby businesses recorded Iglesias using a long pole to reach and spray paint camera lenses mounted about 12 feet above the ground.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 43-year-old Christopher Iglesias. Investigators said surveillance cameras at nearby businesses recorded Iglesias using a long pole to reach and spray paint camera lenses mounted about 12 feet above the ground.
Orlando police arrest 3 more suspects linked to deadly shooting over alleged stolen property
Orlando Police arrested three additional suspects in connection with the May 2026 deadly shooting over alleged stolen property.
Orlando Police arrested three additional suspects in connection with the May 2026 deadly shooting over alleged stolen property.
Witnesses recount deadly Orlando Halloween shooting as victim’s mom seeks closure
Police officers and shooting survivors described the chaotic moments of the 2024 downtown Orlando Halloween shooting as prosecutors presented body camera footage in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, while the mother of one of the two people killed said she is seeking closure and accountability.
Police officers and shooting survivors described the chaotic moments of the 2024 downtown Orlando Halloween shooting as prosecutors presented body camera footage in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, while the mother of one of the two people killed said she is seeking closure and accountability.
Orange County mayor election runoff: Chris Messina
Chris Messina expressed gratitude to his team and the voters of Orange County after he was chosen to head to a runoff vote for Orange County mayor in November against Tiffany Moore Russell. "This is a very big responsibility and the voters of Orange County chose me to proceed to the next level." He said he's excited to see Orange County reach its potential of becoming one of the greatest counties in America. Messina, a businessman himself, is looking to make Orange County a place where "children, families and businesses thrive."
Chris Messina expressed gratitude to his team and the voters of Orange County after he was chosen to head to a runoff vote for Orange County mayor in November against Tiffany Moore Russell. "This is a very big responsibility and the voters of Orange County chose me to proceed to the next level." He said he's excited to see Orange County reach its potential of becoming one of the greatest counties in America. Messina, a businessman himself, is looking to make Orange County a place where "children, families and businesses thrive."
Orange County mayor election runoff: Tiffany Moore Russell
After the Orange County race resulted in a runoff, with no candidates receiving over 50% of votes, Tiffany Moore Russell-D sat down with Good Day Orlando Amy Kaufeldt saying the runoff is an "opportunity to speak to more voters and increase our reach." Russell -- currently serving as Orange County Clerk of Courts -- wants to create a community the younger generation would want to call home. She's invested in affordability for residents and creating a stable workforce for future generations. "We have to move our private and public sector jobs to make sure people can afford to thrive in this county, not just survive," Russell said.
After the Orange County race resulted in a runoff, with no candidates receiving over 50% of votes, Tiffany Moore Russell-D sat down with Good Day Orlando Amy Kaufeldt saying the runoff is an "opportunity to speak to more voters and increase our reach." Russell -- currently serving as Orange County Clerk of Courts -- wants to create a community the younger generation would want to call home. She's invested in affordability for residents and creating a stable workforce for future generations. "We have to move our private and public sector jobs to make sure people can afford to thrive in this county, not just survive," Russell said.
Police investigating deadly shooting in Winter Garden after card game
Authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a man who was found shot outside a Winter Garden home Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting took place after a card game. Evidence is being collected at the scene.
Authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a man who was found shot outside a Winter Garden home Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting took place after a card game. Evidence is being collected at the scene.
SunRail service restored from Winter Park to Poinciana following signal outages
Due to signal outages, SunRail services from Winter Park to Poinciana were temporarily suspended, the rail service reported Thursday.
Due to signal outages, SunRail services from Winter Park to Poinciana were temporarily suspended, the rail service reported Thursday.
Winter Garden police investigating deadly shooting after card game
Authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a man who was found shot outside a Winter Garden home Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting took place after a card game.
Authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a man who was found shot outside a Winter Garden home Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting took place after a card game.
Plans show expanded Mattel water park complex near Orlando
Plans for a Mattel-branded entertainment complex near Orlando have expanded to more than 13 acres and now include a large indoor water park with a retractable roof and a tower that could reach 100 feet, according to permits submitted to Orange County.
Plans for a Mattel-branded entertainment complex near Orlando have expanded to more than 13 acres and now include a large indoor water park with a retractable roof and a tower that could reach 100 feet, according to permits submitted to Orange County.
Stealing from the dead: Trio arrested in alleged multistate cemetery theft spree
Three people accused of stealing jewelry and family heirlooms from gravesites and mausoleums across several states have been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Three people accused of stealing jewelry and family heirlooms from gravesites and mausoleums across several states have been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Jury selected in trial of man accused in deadly downtown Orlando Halloween shooting
A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of opening fire into a crowd during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, killing two people and injuring eight others.
A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of opening fire into a crowd during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, killing two people and injuring eight others.
Man arrested after deadly hit-and-run crash in Apopka, FHP says
An Orlando man was arrested Tuesday night after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Apopka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
An Orlando man was arrested Tuesday night after a deadly hit-and-run crash in Apopka, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Woman found dead in Orange County, deputies say
A woman was found dead early Wednesday in Orange County, according to the Sheriff's Office.
A woman was found dead early Wednesday in Orange County, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Orlando weather: Central Florida faces brutal heat as daily storms increase through the weekend
The hot and muggy weather continues, but more storms are on the way. Rain chances and storm chances will be higher through the rest of the work weekend into the weekend.
The hot and muggy weather continues, but more storms are on the way. Rain chances and storm chances will be higher through the rest of the work weekend into the weekend.