Jayna Manohalal

Residents in Brevard County had the chance to clean up their yards while helping reduce mosquito populations during the county’s second annual Tire Amnesty Days event.

Orange County deputies say they recovered the body of a 75-year-old man who was reported missing. Deputies were looking for Willie Lewis after his family reported he didn’t return home after fishing at Barnett Park Tuesday.

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the release of a 16-year-old accused in the death of his stepsister Anna Kepner, arguing he should be taken into custody now that the case has been transferred to adult court.

As Orange County Public Schools moves forward with plans to close seven schools, some families say they are facing uncertainty over how their children will get to class.

Survivors, advocates walk 10 miles in Orlando to raise child abuse awareness.

Brevard County sheriff’s agents arrested Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School math teacher Kirsten Rose on allegations of sexual misconduct involving a student, officials said.

Smoking in Seminole County parks could soon be prohibited as county leaders prepare to vote on a proposed ban. The Seminole County Board of Commissioners is expected to take up the measure on Monday, April 13. If approved, the ordinance would ban smoking at all county-owned parks.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office was forced to sweep the Florida Mall for a second time in the last week because of a bomb threat. The mall was evacuated and nothing was found. It's not the only mall in Florida that's dealt with bomb threats in the last few days.

In Orange County, officials are considering a new site for a 150-bed homeless shelter near Goldenrod Road, a proposal that has drawn mixed reactions from nearby residents.

A West Orlando food distribution organized by Southeastern Food Bank helped more than 700 families as rising gas and grocery prices drive more Central Florida residents to seek food assistance.

Black paint used to cover once-colorful crosswalks in downtown Orlando is already showing signs of wear, raising new questions about ongoing repainting efforts and costs tied to the project.

The Orange County School Board is considering a targeted rezoning plan that could affect 321 students across six schools, district officials said Monday.