The Samaritan Resource Center says it is feeling “desperate” as it works to end homelessness in Orange County, pointing to demand that leaders say is outpacing available resources.

A debate over gun rights and safety is playing out at a Winter Garden park after the Florida attorney general ordered the city to remove signs banning weapons, saying they violate state law.

A Windermere man was arrested after Orange County deputies say he hit an 11-year-old child on an e-bike with an SUV, then smashed the child’s cellphone during a confrontation in the neighborhood.

Orlando’s MLB push is back with fresh numbers, as the group behind the Dreamers asks Orange County to put some tourist-tax dollars toward a new stadium.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued a warning and deadline after the city of Winter Garden reportedly posted signs at a local park.

The Apopka City Commission failed to reach a unanimous agreement Wednesday on a proposed property tax millage rate for the upcoming fiscal year, delaying a decision as city leaders face a deadline to finalize next year’s budget.

Over the past year, Sea and Shoreline, in partnership with Conservation Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, has planted 250,000 native eelgrass plants across a 50-acre stretch of the lake, a project that organizers say could have a ripple effect all the way to the Florida Everglades.

According to the city, the project will also strengthen connections to regional transit services, including LYNX, SunRail, Amtrak and Greyhound, while supporting the continued economic vitality of area businesses.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.

In a news conference Wednesday, Worrell highlighted significant gains in conviction rates and continued progress on juvenile justice reform.

Visit Orlando’s biggest annual food event is back next month with special menus at new restaurants across Central Florida. A record-breaking 188 restaurants will participate in Magical Dining this year, 38 of them for the first time.

Electric air taxis could be coming to Central Florida sooner than many expect, and Kissimmee Gateway Airport is already laying the groundwork.

On Wednesday, investigators revealed that 19 Florida residents have now pleaded guilty in a wide-ranging bank fraud conspiracy.

An assistant director at a Lakeland middle school was arrested over the weekend after deputies said she resisted during a traffic stop on Interstate 4.

Jeremy Mason, 29, was arrested on Friday after troopers responded to a “Be On the Lookout” alert for a white Chevrolet Silverado traveling westbound on State Road 400. Dispatchers reported a woman inside the vehicle was yelling that she had been kidnapped.

A devastating morning in Winter Haven as police say two people are dead after a fire.

Polk County deputies said a small plane hit power lines and then crashed shortly after takeoff around 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

Running July 20 through Aug. 16, this year’s event is bigger than ever, featuring five immersive zones — including two brand-new additions — and is included with regular park admission.

Florida’s roads come with a warning after dark. A recent analysis ranked the Sunshine State third most dangerous in the nation for nighttime driving — and years of federal crash data help explain why.

After an attack at a Seminole County state park left a 31-year-old woman dead, investigators have revealed they’ve matched her DNA to a nearby alligator.

Police arrested a McDonald’s restaurant employee for allegedly pulling a knife on a customer and telling him, “You can die today,” during a dispute over missing French fries.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.

The Seminole County State Attorney’s Office has filed two counts of second-degree murder against the man accused of killing two brothers in a fiery crash in Casselberry. Prosecutors announced Wednesday they plan to seek life sentences.

The City of Longwood is planning out its next budget while also planning for the impact of property tax reform.

Dennis McGrath-Wagner says his holiday-style yard displays were a “labor of love,” but neighbors called them excessive as the district adopted stricter nuisance-lighting rules.

Seven Central Florida school districts garnered “A” grades in the latest report card released this week. Individual school grades were also released. We've listed all of the school grades.

The skies over Central Florida will light up this Fourth of July, with fireworks, festivals and celebrations stretching across the region all weekend long.

Speaking at Lucky Goat Coffee, the governor said the campaign commissions statues in counties named after Founding Fathers and honors figures who exemplified founding principles.

A new report has emerged revealing which cities spent the most on OnlyFans last year — and one Florida metro came in at No. 2.

A crash Saturday in Sumter County has lanes of I-75 north shut down. The crash happened just after 12:00 p.m. just north of the Wildwood exit.

Deltona city leaders are moving quickly to establish a new fire assessment fee, bracing for a potential multimillion-dollar hit to the city’s budget if a statewide constitutional amendment passes in November.

A strong “experimental explosion” was reported off the Atlantic Coast of Central Florida on Thursday afternoon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about elections on Thursday, raising concerns about foreign interference. But in Central Florida at least, election supervisors say they are prepared to fend off security issues ahead of the primary and midterms in the coming months.

Daytona Beach leaders will hear a new proposal on Thursday night that would add strict new rules for e-bikes, bicycles and motorized pedicabs. The proposed ordinance bans anyone under the age of 11 from using an e-bike on any roadway or sidewalk.

City leaders are voting Wednesday to extend and upgrade a longstanding program that gives residents money back for replacing fixtures with more water-efficient options.

One of the eateries — a Chinese restaurant in Orlando — suffered its fourth closure this year, according to state records.