Nearly two dozen people have been forced out of their homes after an apartment fire in Altamonte Springs early Wednesday morning.

Florida lawmakers are reacting on Thursday morning to the news that the government shutdown has ended, reports @TemanSasha. 

Orlando residents will decide on three new commissioners as Districts 1, 3, and 5 are up for grabs with 12 candidates in the running, reports @TemanSasha.

@AttorneyCrump will be in Orlando this morning along with Zavala family. @MyNews13 Reporter @TemanSasha will be there providing updates. More on ride reopening: https://t.co/uWcpAhWjbb

Sanford officials will evaluate the costs for a fire assessment fee to help fund their fire services. Commissioners are going to get a first look at what those numbers could look like for homeowners.

*The park was supposed to open to the public at 9 AM but people were being let in as early as 6:30 AM.

Park goers being let in to Epic Universe earlier than anticipated! The park was supposed to the public at 9 AM but people were being let in as early as 6:30 AM.

Hundreds of excited Epic Universe fans are literally honking their way in as parking lanes open this morning! The park officially opens to the public at 9 AM 🎢 Tune into @MyNews13 for all the details on what to expect for opening day!

Park enthusiasts already lining up to access the Universal Epic Universe parking lot on opening day! Some have been here since 4:30 AM. We spoke with one Epic fan who drove down all the way from Canada for the big day. Tune into @MyNews13 this morning for all the details! 🎢

As Florida State University is dealing with Thursday’s deadly shooting, the University of Central Florida is offering resources to the Knight community, reports @TemanSasha. 

An active shooter has been reported in the area of Student Union. Police are on scene or on the way. Continue to seek shelter and await further instructions. Lock and stay away from all doors and windows and be prepared to take additional protective measur

There is a shooting around the student Union. People are running across TN Street

Friday’s story regarding @saltoutreachinc new drop-in center for unhoused youth and young adults in Orange County👇 thank you for sharing @orlandomayor !

Some of the signs made by protesters attending the President’s Day 50501 protest at Orlando City Hall. @MyNews13

Endorsed by dozens of central Florida organizations, the protest is part of the 50501 Movement, which stands for 50 protests. 50 states. 1 movement. @MyNews13

A “Protest to Protect Democracy” underway at Orlando City Hall where hundreds of central Floridians came out as part of a National day of protests to voice their stance against the Trump Administration’s policies and actions. @MyNews13

Orlando City Council members have approved a motion to move forward with plans to expand the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, reports @devinmartintv and @TemanSasha. 

I spoke with @MyNews13's @TemanSasha about the Middle East ceasefire deal and its impact on Central Floridians. 🕊️ #Ceasefire is a step forward, but lasting peace requires justice, accountability, and continued efforts for change. 🎥 Watch here:

Additional bicycle barricades have been installed on each side of the center lanes of Pine Street and Central Blvd in Downtown Orlando. City staff say it’s the second phase of their initiative to gradually re-open N Orange Ave to vehicles on weekend nights. @MyNews13

Great report by @MyNews13 on the Holocaust cattle car exhibit at Edgewater High. Such a powerful learning experience for our students and community. https://t.co/fIyZUJgspm