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A coalition of Central Florida news outlets and press-freedom advocates is pressing Orange County Public Schools to rewrite a district media directive that they say discourages staff from talking to reporters and slows down basic local coverage. In their view, the rules chill speech protected by the First Amendment and

Action 9 was at the Orange County Jail when the owner of Knight Fence, Charles Ronald Brown who goes by Ron, turned himself in on an active warrant for arrest. Action 9 Consumer Investigator Jeff Deal said, "Ron, Jeff Deal with Channel 9… again." A woman from a bail...

Casper's inspiring journey from surviving alone in the wilderness to finding a loving home is helping other rescue dogs get the care they need.

After a child was killed by an alligator at the Disney Resort and Spa in Orlando, Florida 10 years ago, officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission have removed over 400 gators from the property.

Saddle up and see the coast from new perspectives. These riding spots in Florida open the wild to you. Gentle horses carry you along foreground forests, oak hammocks, prairies, and trails. You sway softly as the scenery glides by and find rare peace in a slow ride. Hooves press soft...

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A plan to build a new school in the fast-growing community of Horizon West is taking a step forward. On Wednesday, Orange County’s Development Review Committee (DRC) recommended approval of waivers for a plan to develop a two-story K-5 private school off New Independence Parkway.

Apopka Planning Commission Chair William Gusler announced his resignation during Tuesday's Planning Commission meeting, citing concerns that the advisory board had become a target of criticism despite lacking final authority over development approvals. The resignation follows a May City Commission discussion sparked by

Neighbors in an Avalon Park neighborhood reported hearing several rounds of gunfire late Tuesday night. At least one home was struck. A window was shattered and a bullet was found inside. Some homeowners are concerned, while police investigate and try to identify the shooter.

ORLANDO, Fla. - A mostly dry, warm and muggy start to the morning is underway across Central Florida. Temperatures will be hot and humid this afternoon, but overall only a degree or two above normal. Plan for highs to climb into the upper 80s along the coast and into the low 90s inland.

Orlando Weekly’s popular Bite30 restaurant week is back, offering foodies a chance to try multi-course dinners at Central Florida’s top dining spots for a fixed price. To preview the deals, local favorites Maxine's on Shine, The Drake Kitchen & Bar and Delaney's Tavern stopped by the studio to showcase and taste-test s