Orlando weather: More pleasant weather before windy weekend

Another beautiful day across Central Florida, with plenty of sunshine in store as temperatures reach the low 80s.

Orlando International Airport moves closer to bringing electric air taxis to Central Florida

Orlando International Airport (MCO) is advancing plans for a temporary landing area for electric air taxis, a step toward introducing a new form of transportation to Central Florida.

Orlando weather: Pleasant weather continues across Central Florida before rain returns

Central Florida was expected to remain mostly sunny and dry Thursday, with a northeast breeze. Winds are forecast to shift more easterly Friday, bringing a small chance of showers.

SeaWorld Orlando reopens Mako after temporary closure following Six Flags death

SeaWorld Orlando has reopened its popular Mako roller coaster after temporarily closing it following a deadly incident at Six Flags Over Georgia.

OCPS enrollment down by 8,000 students. Where did they go?

Orange County Public Schools lost more than 8,000 students between the 2025-26 school year and the current school year, which the District said is driven largely by shifts in the federal government's immigration policies and enforcement.

Video shows fights, brawl before shooting that killed 18-year-old; deputies pleading for answers

The Orange County Sheriff's Office said nearly 100 people – mostly teens – were crowded near the pool of an apartment complex over the weekend when several fights broke out, which ended with a single gunshot hitting 18-year-old Jordan Lecky, who died days later at the hospital.

Michelle Parker case: Dale Smith Jr. had flight booked day before he was arrested, prosecutors say

Less than two weeks before Dale Smith Jr. was arrested for second-degree murder connected to the 2011 disappearance and presumed death of his ex-fiancée Michelle Parker, his son went to the Orlando Police Department to ask if his dad was still a suspect in Parker's case, and Dale Smith Jr. had purchased a plane ticket, according to a new court filing.

Fresh Kitchen sets opening date for Winter Park restaurant

Fresh Kitchen, the chain known for its build-your-own bowls concept, is ready to open its new restaurant in Winter Park.

Missing Orlando woman and 5-year-old son found safe, deputies say

An Orlando mother and her 5-year-old son who were reported missing this week have been found safe, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Orange County approves hundreds of millions in tourist tax funding for major projects

Orange County commissioners approved hundreds of millions of dollars in tourist tax funding for major projects after a contentious debate that drew dozens of public speakers and a labor union-led protest.

Report: Florida man killed by alligator was posing for photo with fish when gator attacked

A 71-year-old fisherman was attempting to take a photo of himself and a fish when a large alligator came out of the water, bit his leg, and pulled him into the pond, where he drowned, according to the Orange County Medical Examiner's investigator report.