Orlando Police crack down on downtown nightlife with 'Operation Nightcap'

Downtown Orlando businesses have been put on notice as the police department intensifies efforts to curb the party atmosphere and enhance safety through its latest initiative, Operation Nightcap.

Trial begins in lawsuit over Tyre Sampson’s fatal fall from Orlando ride

Jury selection was set to begin this week in a lawsuit against the manufacturers of the FreeFall ride at ICON Park, where 14-year-old Tyre Sampson fell to his death in March 2022.

Orlando Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' returns to Dr. Phillips Center this week

Orlando Ballet's "The Nutcracker" will run from Dec. 6 to Dec. 22 at Steinmetz Hall at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Orange County commissioners freeze funding for Supervisor of Elections amid scholarship scrutiny

Orange County commissioners have announced they will withhold additional funding for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections office after Supervisor Glen Gilzean created a scholarship program using leftover election funds.

As temperatures drop, fire officials urge caution with space heaters

Every December, as the cold weather sets in, firefighters across Central Florida see a spike in house fires — many caused by portable space heaters.

Orlando firefighter among 2 people injured as crews battle house fire

Firefighters responded to a two-story house fire on East Amelia Street, evacuating the building and extinguishing the flames.

Sunday marked busiest day of Thanksgiving travel season at Orlando International Airport

It was a calm Sunday morning at Orlando International Airport. This, despite airport officials expecting more than 180,000 arriving and departing passengers to pass through the airport.

1 killed in Orlando road-rage shooting, police say

One person was shot and killed Monday morning following some sort of fight with another driver, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Florida water parks close as near-freezing temperatures sweep the state

It is tough to enjoy the water park when temperatures dip into the 30s and 40s, no matter how much sun is shining. As a wave of arctic air sweeps across Central Florida, several of the theme park water parks have temporarily closed.

New citizens sworn-in during Fusion Fest opening ceremony

The ceremony happened during the opening of the 2024 Fusion Fest in downtown Orlando, in front of the Doctor Phillips Center.