Central Florida Zoo giraffe, Rafiki, dies after long, chronic illness
Rafiki, a beloved giraffe at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, has died after a long chronic illness, the zoo said. He turned 13 on Oct. 22 – eight days ago.
Central Florida bail bondsman arrested on human trafficking charges
A bail bondsman from Central Florida has been arrested on charges of human trafficking, accused of bonding women out of jail in exchange for sex.
Felon arrested after officer-involved shooting in Orlando to remain in jail
New details have emerged about Cliff Francois, a felon arrested after an officer-involved shooting in downtown Orlando on Sunday night.
Orange County, Orlando reach deal in long-running land dispute over 'Deseret Ranch'
A long-standing land dispute between Orange County and the City of Orlando is nearing resolution.
Woman found dead in Flagler County; Investigation underway
A woman was found dead with apparent signs of trauma Monday evening in Flagler County, authorities said.
Man arrested after downtown Orlando chase that drew police fire has criminal past, records show
A man sped recklessly through downtown Orlando’s busy nightlife scene over the Halloween weekend, hitting multiple cars and forcing an officer to fire his gun in an attempt to stop him, police said.
Suspected thieves caught on-camera robbing Orlando home, police say
Orlando police officers are investigating a break-in at a home where the owner tells FOX 35 he caught everything on video. The whole time, the accused thieves had no idea there were cameras in every room.
Man hits Orlando police car, drives wrong way, hits light pole in reckless flee from police: affidavit
A high-speed chase in downtown Orlando on Sunday night led to an officer-involved shooting and the arrest of a convicted felon, according to the Orlando Police Department (OPD).
One dead after early morning crash according to Florida Highway Patrol
One person is dead after an early morning crash in Orange County. The Florida Highway Patrol says one person has died in a single car crash that occurred around 3:15 a.m. near Orange Blossom Trail and Taft Vineland Road.
Orlando postal worker accused of dumping mail, including election items
A U.S. Postal Service worker has been accused of dumping over 1,000 pieces of mail, including election-related items, into a wooded area in an Orlando neighborhood, according to a criminal complaint filed by a postal inspector.
Sarah Boone verdict: Jury finds Florida woman guilty in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend
A jury rendered a guilty verdict in the second-degree murder trial of Sarah Boone.
Sarah Boone trial: Jury begins deliberations; here's what they can decide
The fate of Sarah Boone is in the hands of the jury.
14-year-old boy dies after shooting in Orange County, police say; second teen recovering
Two 14-year-old boys were shot Wednesday night in Orange County. One of those boy's has died, police said. The other teen is expected to survive.
Sarah Boone Trial: Boyfriend who died in suitcase told officers Boone 'snaps out of nowhere' prior to death
A new development emerged Thursday in the "suitcase murder" trial of Sarah Boone, as videos featuring Jorge Torres before his death were presented in court.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
Body cam footage shows fatal hotel shooting involving Florida deputies
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage showing the moment deputies opened fire on a man they say was threatening them with a knife.
SunRail offers free rides for Orlando Magic fans attending Friday's game
SunRail is offering free rides for Orlando Magic fans heading to the game at the Kia Center this Friday.
Sarah Boone Trial: Suitcase murder case could go to jury by end of week
The trial of Sarah Boone, accused of zipping her boyfriend Jorge Torres into a suitcase and leaving him to die, could be in the hands of the jury by the end of the week.
Apopka neighbor worried after rising water moving beyond Tiger Dam
A temporary Tiger Dam installed to prevent flooding in Apopka after Hurricane Milton is showing signs of failure, with water creeping closer to homes, according to local residents.
UCF launches Hyperspace Center, pioneering the future of hypersonic travel
Breaking the boundaries of speed and space, Wednesday marked the historic launch of the University of Central Florida’s new Hyperspace Center, a game-changing hub set to fuel the future of hypersonic travel.