Juneteenth, State of the County, and a Pulse Remembrance highlight June in Orange County
Editor's Note: Each month, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings shares a public letter to inform residents about important events, community updates, and county initiatives. The June edition highlights timely topics, including hurricane preparedness, the upcoming State of the County address, the anniversary of the Pulse...
Walmart expands drone delivery to 5 southern cities
Walmart plans to start delivering items by drone in five major cities, the company announced Thursday from its new headquarters in Bentonville, Arkansas. The markets are Atlanta; Charlotte, North Carolina; Houston, Texas; and Orlando and Tampa, Florida. The big picture: The expansion is the retailer's latest move to...
Spooky Empire Horror Convention coming to Orlando this June
The country’s biggest horror/sci-fi convention, Spooky Empire, will be in Orlando, Fla. from June 20-22, 2025 at the Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld. Horror fans will be able to attend this 2025 Camp Spooky event at the Doubletree by Hilton at SeaWorld. From celebrity guest appearances, to costume contests, vendors,...
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain Risk For Central Florida
ORLANDO, Florida – Scattered to numerous showers (30–70%) and scattered thunderstorms are forecast through the afternoon and evening on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as sea breezes and outflow from previous storms converge over east Central Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. Isolated to widely...
Two Families Sue City of Orlando Over Halloween Mass Shooting
The families of Timothy Schmidt Jr. and Tyrek Hill, who were tragically killed during a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween, have announced plans to file a lawsuit against the city of Orlando, its police department, and various businesses and event organizers. According to CBS Orlando affiliate WKMG...
Osceola County Sheriff Arrested in Gambling Operation Probe, Charged With Racketeering and Conspiracy
KISSIMMEE, FLORIDA — Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested Thursday on first-degree felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy in connection with a widespread illegal gambling operation, state officials announced. Osceola County, located to the west of Brevard County, shares a lengthy border with the...
Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill Kicks Off Reelection Campaign
Orlando, FL — On Wednesday evening, Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill kicked-off her reelection campaign at the Heart of West Lakes Center in Orlando’s District 5. A crowd of supporters and community leaders gathered to show their support for Hill. “I believe the box should be checked for me because I’ve proven that I...
Haines City man among 2 construction workers killed in crane collapse
A Haines City man was among two construction workers killed when a crane collapsed on Wednesday.
12-year-old girl reported missing out of Orlando, police say
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Imani Gaskin was reported missing on Wednesday, the police department said on social media. Gaskin was last seen running eastbound on Cinderlane Parkway, away from the area of North...
Push for a new family justice center
The mayors of Orlando and Orange County are hosting a kickoff reception to discuss the Justice Center. Harbor House CEO Michelle Sperzel weighs in.
