Orlando City Council approves proposal for homeless shelter

Orlando City Council gave its initial approval to open a 300-person homeless shelter in the SoDo neighborhood, using a building formerly used to house incarcerated people out on work release. It's a controversial decision. Some residents in the neighborhood are against the proposal, concerned about safety. Proponents say people need resources and help, and that they'll provide security. This is one of several more meetings that will be held, before a yay or nay decision will have to be made.

Disney's Swan & Dolphin announce $257 million expansion

The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, iconic landmarks on Disney property since 1990, are set for a $257 million transformation aimed at expanding their appeal for conventions and large gatherings.

Orlando shooting victim grazed by bullet: 'Duck, crouch, boom'

Anthony Berry was hanging out with friends on Friday night for Halloween when an alleged gunman started shooting right next to him. He was hit in the head, grazed by a bullet. The doctor said if that bullet him it any lower, he likely would have had serious brain damage.

Orlando shooting update: 2 dead, 8 hurt; suspect charged

A night of Halloween fun in downtown Orlando ended in gunfire with multiple people killed, many hurt, and a 17-year-old alleged suspect facing murder charges. The shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. within Orlando's entertainment district, sending crowds of people scrambling in all directions.

What happened to downtown Orlando's security checkpoints?

After seven people were hurt in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando in 2022, the City of Orlando and Orlando police added six security checkpoints to get into the downtown entertainment district. Those checkpoints included metal detectors and police K9s to access the street where Orlando's bustling bars and clubs area.