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In a region that welcomes over 75 million visitors annually, the stability of local leadership serves as the bedrock for growth. Through twenty-three years of transformation, Mayor Buddy Dyer has navigated the highs of urban expansion and the lows of communal tragedy, offering a masterclass in what it means to lead a high-growth city with a human touch.

APOPKA, Fla. – A neighborhood road in Apopka is cracking apart, and what’s happening underneath could be even worse. A massive hole continues to grow on Wolf Creek Court, forcing the city to shut down the road for weeks and spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix it. Neighbors say the problem has been building for years, and they worry the damage could spread...

Five Florida men are facing racketeering charges after allegedly stealing 33 luxury vehicles worth over $2 million. The twist? Every single car was unlocked with the keys inside.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Two men were taken to the hospital after a shooting erupted in an Orange County neighborhood on Friday night, according to the sheriff’s office. In a release, deputies said the shooting was reported around 8:30 p.m. in the 2200 block of Weston Point Drive.

APOPKA, Fla. — Growth in Apopka has been the talk around town as new developments pop up all across the city. But some of the neighborhoods that were already there are fighting to keep their green spaces, green. That includes Rock Springs Ridge, which has a 39-hole golf course...

Good morning, Central Florida. Here's what you need to know today. The warm and dry pattern we've been experiencing all week continues for another day as we find lots of sunshine for Friday with highs peaking in the mid- to upper 80s. Readings will climb even higher over the weekend, hovering around 90 degrees and rivaling existing record highs. Throughout the weekend we'll see...

Dawn is this week's adoptable pet. This five-year-old Terrier mix is looking for his furever home. Logan up for adoption at Seminole County Animal Services. Stanley Steemer is covering the adoption fee.

An Orlando man is behind bars after deputies say he pointed a gun at two people inside his home and tried to force them into sex. One victim bolted from the property and ran roughly a mile to a business to call for help, while a second victim, a 20-year-old woman, managed to escape after a brief struggle. Investigators say the suspect...

Stay tuned to Laughing Place for more from this event!. A special interactive experience is coming to an Orlando-area Wal-Mart where fans can try out LEGO's new SMART play technology. What's Happening:. Those in Orlando will have a chance to experience some newly released LEGO Star Wars SMART Play Sets.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A quiet Monday turned into a frantic race against time when a deputy stepped in to save a choking 1-year-old’s life. According to the Orange County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a call about a 1-year-old baby choking. Upon arrival, the responding deputy performed life-saving procedures to help the child breathe again.