Orange County

27-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on 408 in Orlando: FHP

A 27-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash on SR-408 in Orlando on Friday afternoon, according to Florida Highway Patrol.

June 14, 2024 5:22pm EDT

Florida man accused of stealing cheese, bug spray in $400 Walmart heist

A Florida man allegedly stole nearly $400 worth of merchandise from Walmart, including cheese and bug spray, this week.

June 14, 2024 4:58pm EDT

UCF basketball coach Johnny Dawkins signs 2-year contract extension

UCF men's head basketball coach Johnny Dawkins is sticking around with the Knights for two more seasons.

June 14, 2024 3:53pm EDT

2 women accused of breaking into Orlando hotel room with baby

Two women have found themselves behind bars after they allegedly broke into a hotel room with a baby on International Drive this week.

June 14, 2024 1:43pm EDT

Universal Orlando's new DreamWorks Land officially opens

DreamWorks Land, the highly anticipated new land at Universal Orlando Resort, is finally open!

June 14, 2024 10:12am EDT

LIST: Juneteenth events in Central Florida

Juneteenth is the holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Next Wednesday marks 160 years of freedom.

June 13, 2024 8:04pm EDT

Black bear spotted on UF's campus in tree, officials say

A black bear was spotted in a tree on the University of Florida's campus in Gainesville Thursday moning.

June 13, 2024 5:58pm EDT

Trio nabbed for alleged Nike, Adidas theft scheme at Orlando International Premium Outlets

A married couple and an accomplice were nabbed Wednesday after they allegedly orchestrated a scheme to steal from Nike and Adidas stores at the Orlando International Premium Outlets.

June 13, 2024 4:01pm EDT

Orlando's Lake Eola offering 'rare' 4th of July fireworks experience

The City of Orlando is offering a “rare” opportunity to witness the fireworks extravaganza from a swan boat.

June 13, 2024 3:10pm EDT

Florida man smashed through Orlando airport fencing, drove across runways, taxiways: affidavit

A 37-year-old Florida man is accused of driving through a fence at Orlando International Airport and across several runways and tarmacs before being detained by airport employees, according to online court records.

June 13, 2024 1:48pm EDT

World's rarest sea turtle makes its way back to Volusia County

It's sea turtle nesting season, and a rare and endangered breed has come to Volusia County to do just that.

June 13, 2024 1:32pm EDT

Crews remove car submerged in downtown Orlando's Lake Lucerne: officials

A car that made its way into downtown Orlando's Lake Lucerne on Thursday morning has since been removed.

June 13, 2024 11:48am EDT

Disney to invest $17B in Florida resort, paving way for possible 5th theme park

Disney and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (CFTOD) have a deal.

June 13, 2024 12:33am EDT

Clermont tower vandalized; police seek assistance

The City of Clermont reported derogatory graffiti on the Victory Pointe tower on Saturday.

June 13, 2024 12:16am EDT

Pulse Remembrance 2024: Somber day of reflection on 8th anniversary of mass shooting

Community members, along with the families of the victims and survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting, reunited for the Pulse Remembrance Ceremony on Wednesday evening – commemorating the tragedy's eighth anniversary. The ceremony highlighted the need for a permanent memorial to be placed at the site of one of the country’s deadliest mass shootings.

June 13, 2024 12:07am EDT