Florida middle school goes into full lockdown after AI detects a ‘gun’, but what...
Who could've thought band class would cause such a chaos?
Investigators on finding missing children decades later
A woman accused of kidnapping her young daughter more than 40 years ago in Kentucky has been arrested in Central Florida after living under a different name for decades, authorities said. Officials emphasized the importance of public tips in long-term missing persons cases, noting that continued attention can lead to...
Orange County Schools to Move Forward with Consolidation Plan
The decision comes as OCPS enrollment drops to nine thousand students in four years, a record low for the district.
VIDEO: Rappelling Santa, elves bring holiday cheer to children at Florida hospital
ORLANDO, Fla. – Patients at Nemours Children’s Hospital got a special surprise Monday from Santa Claus and some of his helpers. A special window-washing crew brought holiday cheer as Santa and his elves rappelled hundreds of feet above the ground and interacted with children inside. The event supports...
At Orlando service, doves and tears for 136 homeless people who died this year
ORLANDO, Fla. – Among the tall palms of downtown Orlando’s Heritage Square, bedecked with lights, a small artificial Christmas tree near the entrance to the Orange County Regional History Center might be easy to miss. On Wednesday morning, dozens gathered to pray and to remember 136 people who...
Floridians brace for loss of Affordable Care Act subsidies
ORLANDO, Fla. — With millions of Americans potentially losing Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies, people in Central Florida are bracing for what that could look like for them financially. One ACA recipient says her family is facing the possibility of higher costs and less health care coverage. Originally from...
Movies and TV shows casting in Orlando
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
One person injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that left a man injured Wednesday morning. Deputies were called to the 7400 block of Faculty Drive in response to a report of an aggravated battery involving a firearm. When deputies arrived at the scene, they found a man in his 50s suffering...
Lockdown lifted after ‘hoax’ threat called into Lake Howell High School
Law enforcement officials are investigating after a fake threat was called into Lake Howell High School Wednesday morning.
District considers closing schools to address enrollment decline
Orange County school leaders are weighing whether to consolidate or close several underenrolled public schools as student enrollment continues to decline, putting pressure on district finances.
