8th annual CommUNITY Rainbow Run
The starting horn went-off to begin the eighth-annual Pulse CommUNITY Rainbow Run, on a sunny morning. Organizers said about 2,000 runners hit the pavement at City Hall Plaza in downtown Orlando.
4th suspect in deadly Winter Springs carjacking, kidnapping case in court Friday
One of the defendants in the investigation into the carjacking and killing of Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvivas was in court Friday. Guerrero De Aguasvivas was killed during a violent carjacking and kidnapping in Winter Springs, authorities said.
16-year-old reported missing from New Smyrna Beach, police say
Zaniyah Brazel was last seen near the 500 block of Charlovix St. in NSB on Monday evening, entering a tan-colored SUV operated by a heavy-set white male with facial hair, according to the police.
Shuttered Ivanhoe Village food hall to reopen this summer with new name
A shuttered Orlando food hall located in the Ivanhoe Village is opening again this summer, again, but this time with a different name — City Food Hall.
Sarah Boone case: Florida woman who allegedly put boyfriend in suitcase accuses her lawyer of lying
A Florida woman accused of killing her boyfriend in February 2020 said her attorney – the seventh lawyer chosen to represent her – had lied to her and had a "snotty" attitude.
Daytona Beach police search for man involved in active criminal investigation
The Daytona Beach Police Department is seeking the public's help with identifying a man.
New ownership for shuttered Orlando food hall
An entrepreneur is bringing an Orlando food hall back to life, months after its sudden closure.
Fundraising for Pulse Memorial starts over
Fundraising for the Pulse Memorial will start over after the OnePulse Foundation dissolved last year. The city has now opened applications for an advisory committee.
Pulse Memorial update: Orlando starts new committee to help design, build tribute
Just days before the Pulse Nightclub shooting anniversary, the city of Orlando announced the inception of the Pulse Memorial Advisory Committee.
2 men accused of using fake bills at Mount Dora Hobby Lobby; Have you seen them?
Police in Mount Dora are attempting to identify two individuals who are using counterfeit bills in stores.
Florida's first 'Revive Awareness Day' highlights opioid epidemic, life-saving tools
Thursday marked Florida's inaugural "Revive Awareness Day," aimed at bringing attention to the opioid epidemic and promoting the tools available to save lives.
Challenges still facing downtown Orlando businesses
The City of Orlando says that while 47 businesses have closed downtown since 2023, 58 have opened. However, vacant storefronts are everywhere downtown.
Severe weather brings damage to parts of metro Orlando
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning early Thursday evening due to a funnel cloud hovering over Orange County.
Teen killed after tree falls onto car in Orange County, FHP says
It remains unclear if weather played a factor in the death of a teenager who was killed when a tree toppled onto a vehicle in which she was a passenger.
Halloween Horror Nights 33: Universal Orlando reveals a new house coming in 2024
A horrifying new experience awaits guests at Universal's Halloween Horror Nights, as the company announces the arrival of a house that forces guests to silence their screams.
Publix's ice cream truck is coming to these Florida cities
On Tuesday, Publix announced the return of its ice cream truck.
Woman accused of shooting, killing 27-year-old at Orlando Waldorf Astoria Hotel
A woman was arrested after she allegedly shot and killed a 27-year-old woman at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Orlando in 2023, deputies said.
These Central Florida counties are now under burn bans: June 2024
A burn ban is used to help prevent wildfires when the county is experiencing dry weather and no rain is expected in the near future. Currently, a handful of Central Florida counties have burn bans in effect.
Florida man accused of assaulting, demanding random man sell him drugs in downtown Orlando
The man was also arrested for assaulting a firefighter who responded to the scene, police said.
Keeping your kids and pets safe during the Florida summer heat
As the summer heat intensifies in Florida, the safety of children and pets becomes a critical concern. With temperatures frequently soaring, it’s essential for residents to be proactive in protecting their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat.