Pulse Nightclub Memorial design moves closer to reality

Plans for a memorial honoring the victims of the Pulse nightclub shooting have advanced, with a committee narrowing the design to one option.

Florida man attempted to drain more than $50K from 82-year-old woman, deputies say

Jiaan Cao was arrested for fraud Dec. 12 after attempting to scam an 82-year-old man out of more than $50,000, the Marion County Sheriff's Office says.

Habitat for Humanity dedicating homes for the holidays
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Habitat for Humanity is dedicating two homes for the holidays, one in Osceola County and one in Orange County.

Man shot and killed in Orlando
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Deputies are investigating following a deadly shooting in an Orange County neighborhood Thursday night.

Judge orders county to unfreeze elections office funding
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A judge is ordering Orange County to release its funding that it's withheld from the Supervisor of Elections office.

Trump taps Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia
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Local attorney Dan Newlin is President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.

Trump names Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as Ambassador to Colombia

President-elect Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Orlando attorney Dan Newlin as the next U.S. ambassador to Colombia.

Andrew Bain v. Monique Worrell: Smooth transition of power?
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State Attorney Andrew Bain said in an email to staff that he was not sure he could help with the transition of power to State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell, who defeated him in the November 2024 election, because she was suspected by Gov. DeSantis through Executive Order. He later said in a new statement that he would leave office on Jan. 7, and that Worrell would take over on Jan. 6.

Florida woman wins $2 million after buying lucky lottery ticket at Orlando Publix: officials

An Orlando woman became an instant millionaire after purchasing a winning lottery ticket worth $2 million from a Publix store, according to a Florida Lottery news release.

Andrew Bain 'ready and willing' to help with State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell transition, despite email

Florida State Attorney Andrew Bain told his staff that he respected the results of the 2024 election, but that he was unable to help with the transition of power to State Attorney-elect Monique Worrell's team until Gov. DeSantis gave him permission to do so, according to an internal email sent to his staff.

Florida realtor allegedly scams couple, steals homes and car, drains bank accounts, sheriff says

Local Volusia County realtor Jason Valiant is being charged with a plethora of crimes, including organized scheme to defraud, exploitation of an elderly or disabled adult and grand theft.

Winter on the Avenue Christmas Tree lighting
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FOX 35's John Brown helped Winter Park light the Christmas Tree in Central Park for the annual Winter on the Avenue.

Off-duty Flagler County officer saves young boy's life

Off-duty Flagler County Sheriff's Office Sgt. Paul DeSousa was on vacation with his family when he performed CPR on a young boy and saved his life.

Tyre Sampson's family awarded $310M in son's deadly fall from Orlando FreeFall ride

A Florida jury has awarded $310 million to the family of Tyre Sampson, the 14-year-old who died in 2022 after falling from the FreeFall ride at ICON Park in Orlando.