Rollins College names Brooke Barnett as school's 16th president

Rollins College announced the election of Brooke Barnett, Ph.D., as its 16th president during a Board of Trustees meeting on Wednesday.

Parents, school board agree about school resource officers in Orange County

Parents and school board members in Orange County are pushing to keep school resource officers (SROs) on campuses amid budget disputes with law enforcement agencies.

OUC board approves ‘PeakSHIFT’ program, sparking debate over energy conservation, costs

The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) is moving forward with its new "PeakSHIFT" program, a rate structure designed to encourage energy conservation by charging higher rates for electricity used during peak hours.

1 dead, 1 injured in Brevard County crash, FHP reports

One person is dead, and another is severely injured following a crash Tuesday afternoon in Mims in Brevard County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

1 dead, 1 hurt in crash on Florida Turnpike in Orange County, FHP says

One person is dead and another is injured following a crash Monday afternoon on the Florida Turnpike in Orange County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Mom remembers son killed in Orlando fireworks warehouse fire: 'Our lives are just not the same'

Another lawsuit has been filed against Magic in the Sky after its fireworks storage facility caught fire in December 2022 – and quickly became engulfed in flames, killing four of its employees.

Andrew Bain v. Monique Worrell: Smooth transition of power?
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State Attorney Andrew Bain said in an email to staff that he was not sure he could help with the transition of power to State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell, who defeated him in the November 2024 election, because she was suspected by Gov. DeSantis through Executive Order. He later said in a new statement that he would leave office on Jan. 7, and that Worrell would take over on Jan. 6.

Florida woman wins $2 million after buying lucky lottery ticket at Orlando Publix: officials

An Orlando woman became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning lottery ticket worth $2 million from a Publix store, according to a Florida Lottery news release.

Andrew Bain 'ready and willing' to help with State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell transition, despite email

Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain told his staff that he respected the results of the 2024 election, but that he was unable to help with the transition of power to State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell's team until Gov. DeSantis gave him permission to do so, according to an internal email sent to his staff.

1 critically injured in Orange County house fire, officials say

One person was taken to a hospital in critical condition after a fire broke out at a home in Orange County Monday morning, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

Fiery crash leaves one dead according to Florida Highway Patrol

One person is dead after a single car crash on State Road 408 at the State Route 417 entrance ramp, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

5 Orlando nightclubs close amid challenges of doing business downtown

Five nightclubs in downtown Orlando have closed their doors in the past year, the latest blow to the area’s nightlife scene.