Orlando police will be out in force on New Year's Eve looking for out of control revelers.

A group urging tea party protesters to take the next step comes to Orlando Wednesday.

Several events are planned around Central Florida to remember the September 11th attacks and honor the nearly 3,000 victims.

An Orlando school is on a hiring boom and hopes to attracts lots of jobseekers Thursday night. Kaplan University administrators are looking to fill 400 positions over the next two years.

 In fear of losing the same benefits of health care coverage, AT&T workers and union activists rallied Tuesday afternoon in downtown Orlando for a better settlement to their contract.

Protesters gathered outside City Hall Tuesday afternoon advocating for better health care reform.

Pictures and story by Emily Cassulo

In a coordinated effort to spark awareness on Iran's human rights, protesters gathered today at Altamonte Mall calling for a Global Day of Action.

By Lauren Park

The life of a child staying in a pediatric hospital is not always fun, but on July 21, patients at Florida Hospital for Children enjoyed a special treat: a visit from Orange County Sheriff's deputies.

The deputies were participating in a presentation for the international Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program, which encourages youth to abstain from drug use and violent behavior.

Deputies took turns visiting patients' rooms, explaining to them the importance of drug-free living. They also gave each child a small plush lion called "Daren," the D.A.R.E. mascot.

Kris Carter, a patient at the hospital, said he enjoyed learning about D.A.R.E.

"I learned that there, like, is a program to help you make sure that you don't do drugs when you're older and smoke," Kris, 11, said.

Kris said he plans to use what he learned in the future.

"I plan to, like, help save people from... getting hurt from drugs and smoking," Kris said.

Deputy Stephen Dix said educating children at a young age about the dangers of violence and drug use is important.

"I think the impact starts here, because kids are like sponges..." said Stephen Dix. "You kind of give them something to weigh their options."

The sheriff's deputies seemed to enjoy the presentation as much as the children.

"It meant a great deal," Deputy Lina Strube said of her interaction with the patients. "Just to know that we're making an impact on the kids here is awesome."

Deputy Peter Remy said visiting the children was a gift.

"I look at this as a blessing," said Remy. "It's not every day that an officer gets a chance to really spend time and interact with young people. Unfortunately, we deal with the wrong side of the law, but I mean... today, it's a blessing, and I'm enjoying it."

And the reaction he saw from the children?

"Lots of smiles," he said.

It's not every day you see a 150 headless torsos. But if you're driving through Maitland today you may see just that.

In an effort to help homeless persons diagnosed with a mental illness safe and off the streets, volunteers renovated apartments Saturday at a shelter near South Orange Blossom Trail.

A woman at the fireworks show in Altamonte Springs recieved minor burns and 27 people were treated for heat related conditions friday night.

By Emily Cassulo and Lauren Park

It's no secret that fireworks can burn a hole in your wallet.

In an effort to spark awareness on HIV, the Orange County Health Department and partners provided free testing at the Central Florida Fairgrounds and at the St.Paul Missionary Baptist Church Saturday morning.

About 3,000 tickets for the three NBA finals games sold out Saturday morning in record time.

The sale began at 10 am. By 11 am, they were gone. The tickets were left over following the pre-sale to season ticket holders. At 9 am, the Magic started a lottery to determine the line order. That, in itself, caused controversy, as some fans had spent the night in front of the Amway Arena, only to not even have a chance to buy tickets.

Some tickets may be available through Team Exchange, the Magic's official site to buy tickets from those that have them and are looking to sell.

Museum displays of human bodies have been drawing crowds, but a bill Florida lawmakers are moving forward could make it harder to bring such exhibits into the state.

Busch Gardens in Tampa is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

By Lauren Paulauskas

People looking for extra money, or just to check out other money options, are heading to the Earn Extra Income Expo at the Amway Arena Sunday.

By Lauren Paulauskas

A new leash rule in Winter Park requires dogs to be on a leash on weekends and holidays, but residents are fighting back.