Orlando Pulse

Public Safety Incidents

• 🔥 Shooting Near UCF Campus: Two men, one in his 30s and one in his 40s, were injured in a shooting on the 3600 block of...

Orlando-area health scare: Five eateries forced to close last week after inspections revealed roaches, rodents, hygiene failures and more – most...

Safety alert near Lakeland: 76yo Vietnam vet Ronald Breese died in deputy-involved shooting Tuesday evening on Socrum Loop Road West.

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• Free concert alert: Catch Charlie Shephard Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 4:30-6:30pm at 54 W Church St. Plaza, Orlando
• Part of DTOLive's 800+ free arts events...

Prime picks for meetings, weddings, and parties: New and renovated spots ready for spring.

• Equestrian Manor at WEC Ocala: 300,000 sq ft...

Local education boost: Orange County School Board unanimously approves Orange Center Elementary's shift from STEM magnet to STEAM charter school...

Rapid developments in UCF-area shooting early Wednesday:

• 12:30 a.m. gunfire reports: Deputies swarm Aristotle Avenue near UCF apartments and frat...

• Record scale: 12th edition features 12 artists (including duos), biggest yet, on view May 30–Aug 23.
• Diverse lineup: Practices span painting,...

Enrollment crisis hits hard: Declining numbers and revenue eliminate $8.2M SAFE roles for mental health, substance abuse aid—after 7 school closures....

Commissioner Nicole Wilson sparks action on vape shops too close to schools like Olympia High and Chain of Lakes Middle.

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Central Florida's healthcare leader grows beyond state lines:

• Announced acquisition of RMC Health System in Anniston (375-bed center serving...

Safety alert: Recent rains offer little relief from extreme drought fueling wildfires.

• Region needs 13 inches rain next month, 24 inches over 3...

Key alerts for Villages residents amid property crime worries:

• Chop shop uncovered: Sumter County man arrested in Feb for stripping stolen carts in...

Nathaniel’s Hope brings back its flagship Make 'm Smile festival – Central Florida’s largest disability-focused event, drawing up to 35,000...

City stance clear: Mayor Dyer and commissioners unequivocally oppose any ICE detention center locally, despite touring east Orlando warehouse.
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Breaking crime alert: Migos rapper Offset shot outside Hard Rock Hotel and Casino last night after a fight.

• Happened just after 7 p.m. in the...

Roger Chapin wins narrow runoff for Orlando City Council District 3, earning cheers as Commissioner-elect. A big night for local politics!

Key alerts: Wind Advisory (gusts 35-50 mph) through Wed AM, Flood Watch coastal counties, High Surf thru Thu. 2-5" rain possible Orlando area.

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Shocking roadside ambush on SR 429 near Seidel Rd, Winter Garden—captured on victim’s Tesla cameras:

• Monday morning: Hans Hamilton stops to help man...

Your family fun planner for Central Florida:

• Florida Kids and Family Expo: Discounted tickets for interactive family fun
• Free activities: Parks,...