Winter Garden votes to limit late-night alcohol sales
Following the City of Orlando, Winter Garden's City Commission has voted to limit when bars and restaurants can sell alcohol. Under the new rule, bars and restaurants will have to apply for a special permit to serve alcohol after midnight.
Following the City of Orlando, Winter Garden's City Commission has voted to limit when bars and restaurants can sell alcohol. Under the new rule, bars and restaurants will have to apply for a special permit to serve alcohol after midnight.
New downtown Orlando safety changes start today
The City of Orlando is hoping to get rid of the so-called "street-party atmosphere" downtown, following two mass shootings in two years. Safety changes were enacted in 2022 after several people were hurt in a shooting. On Nov. 1, 2024, 2 people were killed, and eight others hurt in a shooting as thousands were celebrating Halloween. Beginning Friday, Nov. 15, Orange Avenue will begin to reopen to vehicle traffic. Before, it would be shut down, allowing people to walk along the street from bar to bar.
The City of Orlando is hoping to get rid of the so-called "street-party atmosphere" downtown, following two mass shootings in two years. Safety changes were enacted in 2022 after several people were hurt in a shooting. On Nov. 1, 2024, 2 people were killed, and eight others hurt in a shooting as thousands were celebrating Halloween. Beginning Friday, Nov. 15, Orange Avenue will begin to reopen to vehicle traffic. Before, it would be shut down, allowing people to walk along the street from bar to bar.
FAA flight ban grounds relief, families in Haiti during holiday season
Hundreds of families expecting loved ones from Haiti for the holidays face disappointment as an FAA ban on all flights in and out of the country has halted travel.
Hundreds of families expecting loved ones from Haiti for the holidays face disappointment as an FAA ban on all flights in and out of the country has halted travel.
Police say man hid in attic of Orlando apartment complex storage unit
Police responding to strange noises at an Orlando apartment complex found a man hiding in the attic of a storage unit, they said.
Police responding to strange noises at an Orlando apartment complex found a man hiding in the attic of a storage unit, they said.
Disney's brand-new cruise ship arrives at Port Canaveral after rescuing 4 people on Monday
The brand-new Disney Treasure cruise ship arrived at its new home, Port Canaveral, on Tuesday morning after assisting the United States Coast Guard in the rescue of four people stuck aboard a sinking boat.
The brand-new Disney Treasure cruise ship arrived at its new home, Port Canaveral, on Tuesday morning after assisting the United States Coast Guard in the rescue of four people stuck aboard a sinking boat.
Florida girl, 13, one of hundreds nationwide to receive racist mass-text
A seventh-grader at Howard Middle School is one of many people across the country who received a racial text message the day after Election Day.
A seventh-grader at Howard Middle School is one of many people across the country who received a racial text message the day after Election Day.
Orlando wants to end downtown 'street party atmosphere'
After two mass shootings in downtown Orlando in two years, city officials are looking to make more changes, including ending what the city describes as the downtown "street party atmosphere."
After two mass shootings in downtown Orlando in two years, city officials are looking to make more changes, including ending what the city describes as the downtown "street party atmosphere."
Arrest made in 2022 missing person case, roommate charged
The Orlando Police Department has arrested the roommate of Runyleidy Medina-Pacheco, who has been missing since December 2022.
The Orlando Police Department has arrested the roommate of Runyleidy Medina-Pacheco, who has been missing since December 2022.
Deputies say woman burned her 2 children, self after being 'humiliated' in custody dispute
Deputies in Florida said a woman killed her 9-month-old baby and attempted to kill her 2-year-old son after feeling “humiliated" in a child custody dispute.
Deputies in Florida said a woman killed her 9-month-old baby and attempted to kill her 2-year-old son after feeling “humiliated" in a child custody dispute.
Sarah Boone files motion for new trial in 'suitcase murder' of boyfriend
Convicted killer Sarah Boone is seeking a new trial after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres.
Convicted killer Sarah Boone is seeking a new trial after a jury found her guilty of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres.
Tyrek Hill's mom remembers son killed in Orlando Halloween shooting: 'a gentle giant'
The mother of Tyrek Hill, one of two men shot and killed in a shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations, remembered her as a loving, kind, “gentle giant.”
The mother of Tyrek Hill, one of two men shot and killed in a shooting in downtown Orlando during Halloween celebrations, remembered her as a loving, kind, “gentle giant.”
Orlando City Council approves proposal for homeless shelter
Orlando City Council gave its initial approval to open a 300-person homeless shelter in the SoDo neighborhood, using a building formerly used to house incarcerated people out on work release. It's a controversial decision. Some residents in the neighborhood are against the proposal, concerned about safety. Proponents say people need resources and help, and that they'll provide security. This is one of several more meetings that will be held, before a yay or nay decision will have to be made.
Orlando City Council gave its initial approval to open a 300-person homeless shelter in the SoDo neighborhood, using a building formerly used to house incarcerated people out on work release. It's a controversial decision. Some residents in the neighborhood are against the proposal, concerned about safety. Proponents say people need resources and help, and that they'll provide security. This is one of several more meetings that will be held, before a yay or nay decision will have to be made.
Orlando shooting updates: What we know about suspect, victims, downtown security, the investigation
Two people were killed, and eight people were hurt after an alleged 17-year-old started shooting in downtown Orlando, sending thousands of people partying for Halloween scrambling in all directions.
Two people were killed, and eight people were hurt after an alleged 17-year-old started shooting in downtown Orlando, sending thousands of people partying for Halloween scrambling in all directions.
Exclusive video shows crowd rush for cover inside nightclub during Orlando shooting: 'They were terrified'
New exclusive video shows the chaos in downtown Orlando in the moments after Friday's mass shooting.
New exclusive video shows the chaos in downtown Orlando in the moments after Friday's mass shooting.
Disney's Swan & Dolphin announce $257 million expansion
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, iconic landmarks on Disney property since 1990, are set for a $257 million transformation aimed at expanding their appeal for conventions and large gatherings.
The Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels, iconic landmarks on Disney property since 1990, are set for a $257 million transformation aimed at expanding their appeal for conventions and large gatherings.
Orlando shooting victim grazed by bullet: 'Duck, crouch, boom'
Anthony Berry was hanging out with friends on Friday night for Halloween when an alleged gunman started shooting right next to him. He was hit in the head, grazed by a bullet. The doctor said if that bullet him it any lower, he likely would have had serious brain damage.
Anthony Berry was hanging out with friends on Friday night for Halloween when an alleged gunman started shooting right next to him. He was hit in the head, grazed by a bullet. The doctor said if that bullet him it any lower, he likely would have had serious brain damage.
Orlando shooting update: 2 dead, 8 hurt; suspect charged
A night of Halloween fun in downtown Orlando ended in gunfire with multiple people killed, many hurt, and a 17-year-old alleged suspect facing murder charges. The shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. within Orlando's entertainment district, sending crowds of people scrambling in all directions.
A night of Halloween fun in downtown Orlando ended in gunfire with multiple people killed, many hurt, and a 17-year-old alleged suspect facing murder charges. The shooting happened shortly after 1 a.m. within Orlando's entertainment district, sending crowds of people scrambling in all directions.
Orlando mass shooting live updates: 2 dead, 7 hurt in Halloween shooting; teen detained: officials
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said two people are dead, and seven others are being treated at local hospitals after a mass shooting overnight in downtown Orlando. A 17-year-old boy is in police custody, he said.
Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith said two people are dead, and seven others are being treated at local hospitals after a mass shooting overnight in downtown Orlando. A 17-year-old boy is in police custody, he said.
Orlando Halloween shooting update | Full speech
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith provide an update on the deadly shooting downtown. Two people are dead and seven others were hurt. A 17-year-old suspect is facing first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder charges. Mayor Dyer declared a local state of emergency, implementing a nightly curfew and limiting alcohol sales at downtown bars and clubs.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith provide an update on the deadly shooting downtown. Two people are dead and seven others were hurt. A 17-year-old suspect is facing first-degree murder and first-degree attempted murder charges. Mayor Dyer declared a local state of emergency, implementing a nightly curfew and limiting alcohol sales at downtown bars and clubs.
Orlando Mayor to cut alcohol sales, enact curfew after shooting
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a local state of emergency following Saturday's deadly shooting downtown, where hundreds were celebrating Halloween. He has issued a curfew from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for 7 days, and will cut alcohol sales at downtown bars at midnight.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a local state of emergency following Saturday's deadly shooting downtown, where hundreds were celebrating Halloween. He has issued a curfew from 1 a.m. to 5 a.m. for 7 days, and will cut alcohol sales at downtown bars at midnight.