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.

Photos: Orlando coffee shop riddled with bullets after deadly officer-involved shooting Officials said a man in his 40s charged at them while holding a pair of scissors and was shot to death by the officers. The shooting shocked residents in the area. Once the police moved out, the damage left behind at the shooting scene was made clear.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A front to the north of Florida will increase the chance of rain and storm activity over the weekend. Central Florida will have a 60% chance of scattered showers and storms from Friday to Sunday. Rain is expected to move from west to east and begin earlier in the day, which will help limit afternoon heating.

A rainbow crosswalk was removed overnight outside of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, one of the most significant LGBTQ sites in Florida, as part of state and federal transportation officials’ aim to wipe “political banners” from public roadways.

The Orlando National Weather Service warns of rough weather in Florida with a High Surf Advisory and high rip current risks. Thunderstorms and showers are likely, with heavy rainfall possible inland into early next week.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Central Florida will experience warm and muggy weather on Thursday, with temperatures reaching the 90s. A west wind is expected to drive up temperatures along the coastline and move scattered showers from west to east across the Peninsula.

More than 2,000 volunteers are expected to come together and help with the third annual Light Orlando Hunger Drive at the Central Florida Fairgrounds.