Owners of Guatemalan convenience store accused of racketeering, money laundering

Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala convenience stores in Apopka and Ocoee face serious felony charges including racketeering, money laundering, and illegal drug distribution.

Family faces charges in alleged illegal pharmacy, gambling operation
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Three members of an Orange County family are facing racketeering and other felony charges after investigators accused them of operating an illegal prescription drug and gambling enterprise out of multiple convenience stores.

Cocoa moves forward with Brightline station
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Plans for a Brightline station on Florida's Space Coast are moving ahead after the City of Cocoa received $2 million in state funding, even as a new credit report raises concerns about the passenger rail company's financial health.

Orange County school board advances stricter e-bike, e-scooter rules
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The Orange County School Board is moving forward with stricter rules governing electric bikes and scooters on school campuses, citing growing safety concerns following a series of crashes involving students.

Orlando teen returns home after historic Wimbledon boys' title win
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Sixteen-year-old Jordan Lee is back home in Orlando after making history at Wimbledon, becoming the first American in five years to win the boys' singles championship.

Orange County tourism tax task force begins reviews funding requests
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Orange County's Tourist Development Tax Citizens Advisory Task Force has reconvened for the first time in three years to begin reviewing more than $3 billion in funding requests for tourism-related projects, even as some local leaders argue that the money should instead be directed toward infrastructure and housing needs.

D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case

A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez.

Brevard School Board adopts AI policy ahead of new school year
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The Brevard County School Board has approved a new artificial intelligence policy designed to guide how the technology is used in classrooms as students return to school this fall.

Mount Dora officials urge caution after wild monkey spotted again
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Mount Dora officials are reminding residents to keep their distance after another wild monkey was spotted roaming through the city, prompting a renewed public safety warning.

11-year-old recovering after Orlando hit-and-run
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An 11-year-old boy is recovering after authorities say he was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in Orlando, and the driver fled the scene without stopping.

Wild monkey spotted in Mount Dora again. Here's what to know, do

City officials in Mount Dora have shared that more monkeys have recently been spotted in the area, reminding residents to keep a safe distance, as the animals can carry diseases and become aggressive. To prevent dangerous encounters, people should never feed, approach, or leave food out for the monkeys.

Man accused of stabbing rideshare driver remains jailed
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The man accused of stabbing a rideshare driver in Orlando will remain in jail after a judge denied bond during a first appearance marked by repeated questions from the defendant and concerns from the court.

Illegal immigrant who murdered Michigan woman sues Trump, demands $75M, public apology, US citizenship

An illegal immigrant serving a lengthy prison sentence for the murder of a Michigan woman is suing President Donald Trump, alleging he faced humiliation when his case was used as a political talking point, and is demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.

DOJ investigating Harvard's international financial aid practices

President Trump called for a federal investigation by the Department of Justice into Harvard University’s China-related academic programs, arguing the school is acting as a shill, allowing Chinese donors to create scholarships that exclude American students.