Drones crash at Orlando Christmas show: FAA opens investigation

The Federal Aviation Administration has opened an investigation after drones collided during an Orlando Christmas show Saturday evening.

Orlando police arrest suspect after man found dead at apartment building

A suspect is being charged with murder after a man was found dead at an apartment complex in Orlando, according to officials with the Orlando Police Department.

Orange County hydrants undergo routine testing, but rare malfunction proves costly

Orange County oversees approximately 12,200 fire hydrants, which are tested at least twice a year, according to utilities field services manager Troy Layton.

176 pounds of cocaine, nearly $500,000 seized from Florida drug distribution group: DOJ

Four Orlando-area residents pleaded guilty to federal charges for their roles in a drug distribution conspiracy involving an estimated 176 pounds of cocaine and $464,031 in cash, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

5 injured in Orange County office complex hazmat fire, officials say

The Orlando Fire Department says five people were injured in an office complex hazmat fire Thursday morning in Orange County.

Search for stolen car ends with 1 dead, 3 arrested in Orange County: deputies

A search for a stolen car on Wednesday ended with one person dead and three people arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Bowl season brings thousands of fans to Orlando, boosting economy

Orlando is gearing up for an influx of college football fans as three bowl games are set to take place over the next three weeks.

City of Orlando introduces new parking program, hoping to make downtown easier to navigate

The most recent initiative of "The Canopy" project is the addition of approximately 150 temporary public parking spaces, which have been designed to cater to both short-term parking and pickup and drop-off zone needs.

Orange County Public Schools, police departments clash over SRO funding

Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.

UCF lost over $107K in vendor payment scam, auditor general says

The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.

Fight over elections office funding
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The Orange County Comptroller says the Orange County Supervisor of Elections spent 51% of his annual budget in just over two months.