Christian Service Center for the Homeless to close Ocoee campus
An Ocoee resident held back tears as he shared how he drives in his truck the one block from his home to the West Orange campus of the Christian Service Center for the Homeless in Ocoee to not only have two hot meals every day but also socialize with others.
OCPS addresses employee health care, school consolidation
Orange County School Board members addressed topics such as health care costs, declining enrollment and school consolidation during a press conference Tuesday, June 16. OCPS Superintendent Dr. Maria Vazquez said the school district currently is facing many challenges — lower birth rates, housing trends, changes in fede
For the first time ever, Catstravaganza is coming to Orlando
The 407's Lauren Margolis shows us what to expect at Orlando's first Catstravaganza! The event's creator, Steven Meserve, said it's a fun way to bring cat lovers together under one roof. Several cat vendors, rescues, and breeders will be in attendance. Catstravaganza is happening June 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the E
38 people displaced after assisted living facility shut down, officials say
OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — In Osceola County, 38 people must be relocated after multiple assisted living homes were shut down on Wednesday, following the discovery that the facilities were illegal and unlicensed, according to law enforcement. The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested Ronald Pack, 60, and Marie Tarah Car
Orlando Sizzles, Then Soaks As Afternoon Storms Slam Inland
Orlando is waking up warm and sticky Wednesday, already around 79°F with dew points in the mid 70s. The high is expected to top out near 93°F, and showers and thunderstorms are likely after 11 a.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, with the most widespread activity later this afternoon and into the evening.
Severe Storms Move Through Orlando and I‑4 Corridor
Skies over Central Florida turned mean on Wednesday afternoon as a line of severe thunderstorms rolled across the Orlando metro and along the I‑4 corridor, firing off frequent lightning and dumping heavy rain. Forecasters warned that the main threats were damaging wind gusts and large hail, while local officials urged
Man threatened brother with knife at Orange County apartment complex, deputies say
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man was arrested early Wednesday after he allegedly threatened his brother with a knife at an Orange County apartment complex, according to deputies. Deputies responded to an apartment complex off Lee Road around 3:15 p.m. on Tuesday after a man in his 50s reported that his brother—also in his 5
DNA evidence leads to arrest in 14-year-old Orange County cold case murder
After 14 years, DNA technology helps solve the 2012 murder of Ying Sun in Orange County. Arrest made in armed robbery case.
At 74 Years Old, He Is About To Be Executed. Now Critics Are Saying...
A 74-year-old Florida death row inmate is scheduled to be executed after spending more than three decades behind bars, reopening a difficult debate over capital punishment, aging prisoners, public safety, and the cost of carrying out a death sentence years after a crime.
Celebrate Detroit Style Pizza Day With SoDough Square
We skipped cooking and fired up the flavor on The 407. To celebrate Detroit Style Pizza Day, the team from SoDough Square joined us in the studio to share three of their absolute favorite, thick-crust, cheesy pan pizzas. Find out which pies topped our list!
