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A deadly shooting in DeLand sparks questions about self-defense and Florida's Stand Your Ground law. Plus, efforts to transform Downtown Orlando, fallout from a controversial event at Kia Center, and why some Central Florida communities are removing license plate reader cameras.

Two photos posted online have sparked dozens of comments — and renewed concerns about wild hogs roaming through the Lake Nona community. Valda Coryat said she and her husband spotted two wild hogs less than 10 minutes from their home, along Boggy Creek Road and Lake Nona Boulevard. The area is busy with drivers and ped

ORLANDO, Fla. — 98 probationary employees, which are staff that have been hired recently, at Orange County Public Schools could lose their job. According to a statement from the district, 212 instructional positions were “identified for reassignment,” with over half of them moved for the new school year.

Most northern and central Floridians have heard of the St. Johns River. I-95, U.S. 17, and I-4 all cross it, and it has forged a place in trivia books for being one of the slowest rivers on Earth. But one of its tributaries, the Ocklawaha, is not as well known. Neither is the turpentine industry. Both played key roles

The UCF Police Department arrested a 48-year-old man at the Duke Energy Welcome Center on Monday after attempting to join a UCF campus tour, police said. Christopher Finch was arrested on charges of cyberstalking and trespassing after a warrant was issued for his arrest following a Sept. 9 incident involving a Zeta Tau

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A tenant who moved into an Orange County rental home in late July said she was shocked when code enforcement showed up more than a month later and told her the house had been condemned. Sabena Sokhi said she did not know the home had...

ORLANDO, Fla. - A 50 to 60% chance of scattered afternoon and evening showers and storms are on the way for today until at least Wednesday. The timing will be very typical for a late-summer setup, with a few downpours bubbling up at around midday, and highest chances taking place between 2 to 9 p.m.

In a city built on spectacle, the quietest rooms often hold the most memorable meals. Delaney’s Tavern sits on South Orange Avenue in the SODO district, where locals come for something rare: a place that feels like it belongs to them. This is not a theme restaurant or a...

Americana Blvd. & S. John Young Pkwy. — Reported Search Area. A 12-year-old Orlando boy has been missing since Friday night, last seen walking away from his home around 8 p.m. wearing a black Nike sweater, burgundy Nike shorts and carrying a distinctive burgundy, blue and white Nike backpack. Orlando Police say Zhair K

Orange County Public Works teams regularly inspect sidewalks for cracks, uneven surfaces, settlement, and tree-root damage. Crews determine whether each location requires grinding, an interim safety measure, or complete panel replacement. Repair priorities include pedestrian traffic, school zones, accessibility needs,