The tourism industry welcomed 75.3 million visitors to Central Florida in 2024 and those paying guests spent about $59.9 billion here, said Adam Sacks, president of Tourism Economics.

Orlando police officers shot and killed a man near a park in downtown Orlando early Friday morning after that man charged at them with a pair of scissors and refused commands to drop them, according to Deputy Chief Chad Ochiuzzo.

Thompson’s goal in the 86th minute snaps a scoreless battle and gives Alex Straus his first win since taking over as coach on June 1.

Two other lawsuits against the Orlando diocese claim a priest slain in 2024, who already has been accused of child abuse, molested two other boys.

Abu Dhabi is building an adrenaline-charged playground that could give Orlando a run for its money. And it just landed the ultimate weapon: Disney.

As Thursday winds down in Central Florida, a few evening thunderstorms are expected. In addition, the FOX 35 Storm Team is continuing to monitor the dangerous rip currents and surf coming from Hurricane Erin as it passes by the East Coast.

Here is the week 1 football schedule and scoreboard for Orlando area high schools. Home teams are on the bottom line. Rankings are from the Sentinel Super 16. Check back as scores will be updated as games progress.