Winter Garden man, 71, killed by alligator while reportedly fishing at park near Lake Apopka
A 71-year-old Winter Garden man was killed in alligator attack Friday, reportedly while fishing, at the Dr. Bradford Memorial Park, which is located just off of Lake Apopka, police said.
Leesburg approves Banning Ranch ‘active adult’ plan, paving way for sale to Del Webb
Pulte is under contract to buy the 727-acre Banning Ranch community in Leesburg and develop it as a Del Webb active adult community.
‘Make America Great Again’ and ‘Socialism’: Orange District 7 ads tout national themes
National politics has spilled into a race for a seat on the Orange County commission, as mailers charge that one candidate supports socialism and wants open borders, while another ad…
7 years after sinkhole, a new theater for Seminole State?
Seminole State College has enlisted consultants to help determine what kind of new performing arts center would best serve the community.
Uthmeier sues gaming platform Discord over protection for children
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a lawsuit against the online giant Discord, which had 90 million active daily users as of 2025 according to its website, claiming the…
3 children and a teacher were killed in Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting, police say
Authorities received a call about a shot fired into a car outside Silver Rail Elementary at 12:59 p.m. and arrived on scene within minutes.
Sanford police ID murder victim as missing Orlando man after nearly 30 years
Sanford police have identified a homicide victim who's remains were found nearly 30 years ago as a missing Orlando man — and are now asking for the public’s help in…
State theme park report: Injuries on 2 coasters, 3 water rides in third quarter
Guests reported injuries on six different attractions at Florida's major theme parks in the third quarter of 2026.
New owner wants to raze Merrywood, but is open to saving part of Winter Park home
City commissioners table issue of lot split for land on Lake Osceola a 2nd time to allow time to work with new owner on way to save portion of it
Michelle Parker’s alleged killer pleads not guilty as Orange court seals affidavit
Michelle Parker's alleged killer, Dale Smith Jr., pleaded not guilty Thursday as an Orange County court sealed his arrest affidavit, which should detail the evidence against him.