Molly Duerig

Orlando experienced one of the largest long-term drops in pedestrian death rates among the country's largest metros, according to a new report.

Orange County staff will update commissioners Tuesday on efforts to bring the county's new comprehensive plan, Vision 2050, into compliance with a controversial state law that restricts local government planning.

A new federal rule that stands to dramatically weaken Endangered Species Act protections is drawing serious concern from conservation groups in Central Florida and beyond.

If Florida voters approve Amendment 3 this November, the proposed property tax overhaul would strip millions of dollars from local government budgets.

A new pair of regulatory changes that will substantially weaken Endangered Species Act protections is prompting concern for conservationists in Central Florida.

The new rule redefines one key word: "harm." Conservation groups say it could be devastating for vulnerable species.

A set of rule changes recently announced by the Trump administration will weaken protections under the Endangered Species Act — not only for animals listed under the law, but also for listed plants.

Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony Rios has resigned from his position, effective this Friday, just over a year after stepping into the role.

A majority of Florida waterways are failing water quality standards, even as the state's pollution enforcement remains near historic lows, according to a new report.

A recently-approved park expansion in Volusia County marks a final step toward the state's goal to protect land surrounding North Peninsula State Park.