Memorial fund set for Oak Ridge high school student killed while crossing street near school
The 16-year-old student from Oak Ridge High School who was killed Monday morning after being struck by a car near the campus has been identified.
The 16-year-old student from Oak Ridge High School who was killed Monday morning after being struck by a car near the campus has been identified.
Teacher cuts loom in Orange County as enrollment drops, budget takes $28M hit
Orange County Public Schools confirms it had to cut teaching positions because of anticipated student enrollment dips.
Orange County Public Schools confirms it had to cut teaching positions because of anticipated student enrollment dips.
'Why me?': Tourist randomly attacked by man armed with knife, officials say
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
A young woman is recovering from a brutal, random knife attack that took place outside a gas station on John Young Parkway in Orange County.
Gatorland Global's conservation efforts reach new milestone with nonprofit status
Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.
Gatorland is expanding their conservation efforts as the popular adventure theme park announces Gatorland Global has secured 501(c)(3) not-for-profit status.
Orlando assisted living facility assault: Deputies search for intruder who allegedly attacked senior
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are investigating the alleged battery of a woman inside an Orlando-area assisted living facility. The facility said the resident was unharmed during the incident.
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office are investigating the alleged battery of a woman inside an Orlando-area assisted living facility. The facility said the resident was unharmed during the incident.
Ron, Casey DeSantis speak on Hope Florida program in Lake County
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference on Friday afternoon where they announced that the Department of Education is working on a new pilot program that aims to identify and train a Hope Florida liaison to serve at select school districts. DeSantis said Orange County was the first school district to identify and train a liaison. Lake County will be the second district to include this program.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference on Friday afternoon where they announced that the Department of Education is working on a new pilot program that aims to identify and train a Hope Florida liaison to serve at select school districts. DeSantis said Orange County was the first school district to identify and train a liaison. Lake County will be the second district to include this program.
Orlando Dreamers secure anchor investor Rick Workman in MLB franchise push
The Orlando Dreamers, a group pursuing a Major League Baseball franchise for Orlando, have announced a significant financial commitment totaling $2.5 billion — including $1.5 billion earmarked for acquiring a team and $1 billion for a stadium.
The Orlando Dreamers, a group pursuing a Major League Baseball franchise for Orlando, have announced a significant financial commitment totaling $2.5 billion — including $1.5 billion earmarked for acquiring a team and $1 billion for a stadium.
Florida JV coach bonds out after alleged locker room assault on referee
A high school basketball coach accused of assaulting a referee during a post-game altercation has been released from jail after posting bond.
A high school basketball coach accused of assaulting a referee during a post-game altercation has been released from jail after posting bond.
Orange County leaders call for change after teen hit, killed while walking to school
Orange County leaders are calling for change after a 16-year-old girl was killed Monday while walking to Oak Ridge High School.
Orange County leaders are calling for change after a 16-year-old girl was killed Monday while walking to Oak Ridge High School.
2 suspects arrested in deadly Orlando robbery; one captured in Puerto Rico
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the March shooting death of a man found inside a parked van on Curry Ford Road, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the March shooting death of a man found inside a parked van on Curry Ford Road, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Motorcyclist killed in collision with SunRail train near Orlando, officials say
A 20-year-old Orlando man was killed Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle was struck by a SunRail train in Orange County, prompting the cancellation and delays of several trains and travel disruptions for dozens of commuters, authorities said.
A 20-year-old Orlando man was killed Tuesday afternoon after his motorcycle was struck by a SunRail train in Orange County, prompting the cancellation and delays of several trains and travel disruptions for dozens of commuters, authorities said.
AI versus free speech: Lawsuit could set landmark ruling following teen’s suicide
A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
A Central Florida family is suing Character.ai, claiming an AI chatbot encouraged their teen son’s suicide.
Orange County nonprofit faces funding crisis after major donor loss, seeks community support
A local Orange County nonprofit needs the community’s help in a major way.
A local Orange County nonprofit needs the community’s help in a major way.
Orlando high school student killed while crossing street near school: FHP
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday morning in Orange County.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that occurred Monday morning in Orange County.
Orlando hearing to weigh lawsuit claiming AI chatbot encouraged teen’s suicide
A courtroom hearing involving artificial intelligence and free speech will be held in Orlando on Monday. The Central Florida family claims a chatbot drove their teenage son to suicide, but the company says they’re protected by free speech.
A courtroom hearing involving artificial intelligence and free speech will be held in Orlando on Monday. The Central Florida family claims a chatbot drove their teenage son to suicide, but the company says they’re protected by free speech.
Orange County firefighters battle house fire on North Christmas Road
Fire crews are working to extinguish a fully involved house fire Thursday afternoon on North Christmas Road, officials said.
Fire crews are working to extinguish a fully involved house fire Thursday afternoon on North Christmas Road, officials said.
Brush fire breaks out in Orange County, officials say
A brush fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in Orange County, officials say. There were no reports of injuries or immediate threats to structures.
A brush fire broke out on Saturday afternoon in Orange County, officials say. There were no reports of injuries or immediate threats to structures.
Florida former Disney employee sentenced to 3 years for hacking menus, changing allergen info: Officials
A judge has sentenced the former Disney employee who was accused of hacking into the park's menu system to remove peanut allergy information, add profanities and change fonts.
A judge has sentenced the former Disney employee who was accused of hacking into the park's menu system to remove peanut allergy information, add profanities and change fonts.
Orlando Dreamers secure $1.5 billion in funding to lure MLB team
The Orlando Dreamers have secured nearly $1.5 billion in investor commitments to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida.
The Orlando Dreamers have secured nearly $1.5 billion in investor commitments to bring a Major League Baseball team to Central Florida.
Central Florida wildfires spark crackdown on homeless camps
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.
Local law enforcement agencies are going to homeless camps to make sure they are not setting fires, either accidentally or on purpose.