Winter Park armed carjacking leads to police chase on I-4
A driver is in custody after Winter Park Police responded to a reported armed carjacking that turned into a 30-mile chase. The chase ended near mile marker 112, where the individual was taken into custody, police said.
A driver is in custody after Winter Park Police responded to a reported armed carjacking that turned into a 30-mile chase. The chase ended near mile marker 112, where the individual was taken into custody, police said.
Armed carjacking leads to cross-county police chase on I-4: Winter Park Police
Authorities responded to a reported armed carjacking, which led to a cross-county chase on Interstate-4.
Authorities responded to a reported armed carjacking, which led to a cross-county chase on Interstate-4.
Downtown Orlando considers street parking price hikes
Orlando leaders are discussing increasing street parking prices. Rates could increase to $2 an hour for the first two hours, with rates increasing each hour. The proposed daily rate at a garage is $20.
Orlando leaders are discussing increasing street parking prices. Rates could increase to $2 an hour for the first two hours, with rates increasing each hour. The proposed daily rate at a garage is $20.
Bandit, 1 of 13 Sloth World rescued sloths, dies, zoo says
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
Bandit, a sloth that was rescued from warehouse for a planned Sloth World attraction in Orlando, has died, according to the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens.
ICON Park adds chaperone policy after teen takeover chaos, arrests
ICON Park said it has created a new chaperone policy after more than 1,000 kids swarmed the Orlando amusement park last weekend, ending in numerous fights and arrests.
ICON Park said it has created a new chaperone policy after more than 1,000 kids swarmed the Orlando amusement park last weekend, ending in numerous fights and arrests.
Disney World sets dates for EPCOT Food and Wine Festival
Mark your calendars. Disney World has revealed the dates and a few details for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Mark your calendars. Disney World has revealed the dates and a few details for the 2026 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival.
Growing concerns over potential future teen takeovers in Orange County
Though nine teens were arrested and two deputies were hurt following a teen takeover involving over 1,000 teens, Orange County officials are calling on parents to step in, rather than creating a youth curfew. In a similar situation in Daytona Beach, involving social media takeovers, a curfew helped the situation.
Though nine teens were arrested and two deputies were hurt following a teen takeover involving over 1,000 teens, Orange County officials are calling on parents to step in, rather than creating a youth curfew. In a similar situation in Daytona Beach, involving social media takeovers, a curfew helped the situation.
New safety crosswalk upgrades coming to Mills 50 District
The City of Orlando plans to add a high-visibility crosswalk at Mills Avenue and Canton Street to improve pedestrian safety. The $200,000 project will be funded by red-light camera fines, with construction expected to begin this fall.
The City of Orlando plans to add a high-visibility crosswalk at Mills Avenue and Canton Street to improve pedestrian safety. The $200,000 project will be funded by red-light camera fines, with construction expected to begin this fall.
Orange County officials ask parents to prevent future teen takeovers
With another teen takeover planned for early May, Orange County officials discussed what could be done from a takeover occurring again, or having one with worse circumstances. In the ICON Park takeover on April 25, nine teens were arrested and two deputies were injured trying to break up fights.
With another teen takeover planned for early May, Orange County officials discussed what could be done from a takeover occurring again, or having one with worse circumstances. In the ICON Park takeover on April 25, nine teens were arrested and two deputies were injured trying to break up fights.
Orlando proposes new crosswalk safety upgrades for busy Mills 50 corridor
A long-discussed safety fix may soon be coming to one of Orlando’s busiest and most dangerous corridors for pedestrians.
A long-discussed safety fix may soon be coming to one of Orlando’s busiest and most dangerous corridors for pedestrians.
Necropsy reports explain deaths of 52 sloths for 'Sloth World'
What led to the deaths of 52 sloths brought to Florida for the Sloth World attraction in Orlando? Necropsy reports detail how each sloth was affected including diet, stress during transport and vomit. Now, 13 sloths are being cared for at the Central Florida Zoo.
What led to the deaths of 52 sloths brought to Florida for the Sloth World attraction in Orlando? Necropsy reports detail how each sloth was affected including diet, stress during transport and vomit. Now, 13 sloths are being cared for at the Central Florida Zoo.
Crash scheme? Man arrested for allegedly staging crash
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say he staged a car crash. Now, the crash victim claimed the passengers faked injuries and the driver crashed into him.
A Florida man was arrested after deputies say he staged a car crash. Now, the crash victim claimed the passengers faked injuries and the driver crashed into him.
Chaos at ICON Park: Thousands of Florida teens 'takeover' public space
Florida residents are speaking out after an alleged teen takeover at ICON Park on April 25 resulted in nine arrests. People became afraid when the teens started running, leaving those nearby not sure what was happening.
Florida residents are speaking out after an alleged teen takeover at ICON Park on April 25 resulted in nine arrests. People became afraid when the teens started running, leaving those nearby not sure what was happening.
Disney World reveals dates, details for Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Disney World has revealed the dates for this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, which will have its earliest start ever.
Disney World has revealed the dates for this year's Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom, which will have its earliest start ever.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster guitar repainted as Disney switches ride to Muppets
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is being revamped with the Muppets, and the attraction will reopen at Disney's Hollywood Studios in May.
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster is being revamped with the Muppets, and the attraction will reopen at Disney's Hollywood Studios in May.
Orlando 'Sloth World' death count rises; customers demand refunds
Bandit, a sloth transported to Orlando for the now closed "Sloth World" is in intensive care after suffering from GI issues and electrolyte imbalances.
Bandit, a sloth transported to Orlando for the now closed "Sloth World" is in intensive care after suffering from GI issues and electrolyte imbalances.
Sloth World animal death count increases, FWC reports show
After Sloth World planned to open a sloth exhibit in Orlando, records released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show that tens of sloths died before the exhibit was set to take place. Now, the Central Florida Zoo is caring for 13 sloths that arrived underweight and dehydrated, one of which is in critical condition.
After Sloth World planned to open a sloth exhibit in Orlando, records released by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission show that tens of sloths died before the exhibit was set to take place. Now, the Central Florida Zoo is caring for 13 sloths that arrived underweight and dehydrated, one of which is in critical condition.
Orlando PM Weather Forecast: 90 degree heat, rain incoming
As temperature highs rise into the high 80s to low 90s this week, isolated showers hit parts of Osceola, Orange and Volusia counties.
As temperature highs rise into the high 80s to low 90s this week, isolated showers hit parts of Osceola, Orange and Volusia counties.
Fights broke out, deputies hurt in ICON park teen 'takeover'
Over 1,000 teenagers swarmed ICON Park on International Drive over the weekend, part of an apparent "takeover' event. The Orange County Sheriff's office said the takeover was organized through social media, though there's not a single promoter identified.
Over 1,000 teenagers swarmed ICON Park on International Drive over the weekend, part of an apparent "takeover' event. The Orange County Sheriff's office said the takeover was organized through social media, though there's not a single promoter identified.
Icon Park takeover: 9 arrests, 2 deputies hurt after 1,000+ teens swarm Orlando entertainment complex
More than 1,000 teenagers descended on ICON Park over the weekend – allegedly as part of a social media "takeover" event – leading to numerous fights and arrests, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.
More than 1,000 teenagers descended on ICON Park over the weekend – allegedly as part of a social media "takeover" event – leading to numerous fights and arrests, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office said.