Florida man attempted to drain more than $50K from 82-year-old woman, deputies say

Jiaan Cao was arrested for fraud Dec. 12 after attempting to scam an 82-year-old man out of more than $50,000, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.

Habitat for Humanity dedicating homes for the holidays
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Habitat for Humanity is dedicating two homes for the holidays, one in Osceola County and one in Orange County.

Man shot and killed in Orlando
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Deputies are investigating following a deadly shooting in an Orange County neighborhood Thursday night.

Judge orders county to unfreeze elections office funding
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A judge is ordering Orange County to release its funding that it's withheld from the Supervisor of Elections office.

Orlando Police hold active shooter training exercise

The Orlando Police Department conducted an active shooter training exercise Tuesday night, simulating a high-pressure scenario in which two active shooters took over a crowded food court.

Trump taps Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia
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Local attorney Dan Newlin is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.

7 new restaurants, eateries coming to Orlando International Airport: Here's who, and when

The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority Board has approved a series of major projects at the Orlando International Airport, including new restaurant and retail options, as well as new parking system.

2 Florida kids, mom missing from Winter Garden, police say

The Winter Garden Police Department is searching for a missing mother and her two children after the mother did not return the children to their father, police say.

Firefighters battle large warehouse fire in Orange County

A warehouse fire in Orange County briefly threatened homes early Wednesday evening but has since been contained, officials said.

Florida woman watched home burn as hydrant closest to her house was broken: 'Not an easy feeling'

A woman in Orange County watched as her home – and all of her belongings inside – burned, as firefighters had to quickly find a second water hydrant as the one closest to her home malfunctioned.

Orange County mom indicted in baby’s death, toddler’s injury in fire

A 26-year-old Orange County mother has been indicted on charges of killing her baby and injuring her toddler by setting them on fire.

Trump names Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.

1 dead in Lake County hit-and-run crash, FHP says

One person is dead following a crash Wednesday afternoon in Eustis, Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.