Tylisa Hampton

Healthcare costs are at the center of a contract dispute between Orange County Public Schools and its teachers union, with educators warning proposed changes could make it harder for some employees to afford staying in the profession.

Currently, Horizon West remains an unincorporated community, meaning it does not have its own city government. Instead, services are managed through Orange County. But the area has experienced rapid growth, with thousands of new residents, homes and businesses moving in. Now people are asking: should Horizon West be its own city?

After an Osceola drowning tragedy, Central Florida nonprofit works to make swim lessons accessible for families.

A controversial high-rise development proposal in downtown Orlando has cleared an early approval hurdle, moving forward despite opposition from nearby residents and leaders of a 100-year-old church that would share the block with the planned tower.

Contract negotiations between Orange County Public Schools and its teachers union remain stalled as district leaders say rising healthcare costs are creating financial challenges, while educators push for better wages, benefits and transparency.

Two 5-year-old girls were pronounced dead on Friday after being found unresponsive in a pool at a Kissimmee vacation home.

According to the arrest affidavit, a witness saw Bryan Stubbs tampering with the vehicle of a bowling alley employee. A mechanic later found a tracking device attached to the vehicle, Apopka police said.

The family of a Florida man claims he was paralyzed after being tasered by police and falling from a fence announced Tuesday that they plan to file a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Palm Bay and several police officers.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is suspending his campaign for Florida governor as he begins treatment.

City leaders in Ocoee are warning that a proposed amendment aimed at lowering property taxes for Florida homeowners could significantly reduce local government revenue and lead to difficult budget decisions affecting public services.

A decision to move forward with a development along Marsh Road in Winter Garden is frustrating residents concerned the road cannot handle the influx of new residents. At a meeting, city leaders acknowledged there was an issue, but said developers cannot be required to fix pre-existing road issues.

Orange County Public Schools leaders on Tuesday reflected on a year marked by school closures, staffing reductions and financial challenges, while warning that additional budget decisions could be necessary as student enrollment continues to decline.