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Interim Orlando City Commissioner, Dist. 5, will keep her seat after winning her Nov. 5, 2025 election. She defeated Regina Hill who was removed from the position in 2023.

Voters in Orlando’s District 5 have re-elected City Commissioner Shaniqua “Shan” Rose, who secured just over 52% of the vote Tuesday, narrowly avoiding a runoff in one of Central Florida’s closely watched local races.

Former Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill lost her election bid to reclaim her District 5 seat. She was defeated by Shan Rose. Hill was suspended as District 5 Orlando City Commissioner in 2023 by Gov. Ron DeSantis amid allegations that she financially exploited an elderly woman. That case is still progressing through the court system.

The Mother’s Milk Bank of Florida is providing lifesaving nourishment to some of the state’s most vulnerable infants, supplying pasteurized donor milk to neonatal intensive care units across Florida.

Thomas Dupree, 37, is accused of stealing coquina rocks – a soft, porous sedimentary rock used for landscaping – from a Palm Coast construction site, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.

A trial date has been set for Robin Severance Lopez, the estranged wife of suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez, as new court documents reveal additional evidence in the couple’s alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring.

Wolf Branch Road in Mount Dora will remain closed for another month after a portion of it was washed out by several inches of rain that fell almost two weeks ago. Crews will increase the drainage capacity and make some other changes on that road. As for Britt Road, also in Mount Dora, it has been closed since it was damaged during Hurricane Milton last year. However, the county said it has just received grants to help pay for construction costs.

Firefighters in Orlando arrived at a house fire before anyone even called 911. They were driving along Interstate 4 when they spotted smoke at a home near Inter & Co Stadium. One person was rescued.

A Central Florida doctor – who was accused of allowing underage teens to have alcohol at a party – won't face charges, the office of Monique Worrell confirmed Monday.

President Trump said in a Truth Social post Tuesday that SNAP benefits won’t be paid until the government reopens. Now, Orlando area food pantries are preparing for an influx of people, but say without the help of SNAP benefits it's a "losing battle" to feed those in need.

Five occupants in a duplex at Parramore and South Streets were displaced after a challenging structure fire took place. Firefighters rescued one resident who was trapped. The origin of the fire is unknown as the investigation is ongoing.