Known as “The City Beautiful,” Orlando is the third-largest metropolitan area in Florida, with a population of over 2.6 million and a major convention hub. It is also a world-renowned tourism hub and the “Theme Park Capital of the World,” hosting over 70 million visitors a year. Here are some of the major news media outlets in the area to keep you up on the latest news and events:

Orlando Sentinel – Founded in 1876, this Pulitzer Prize-winning daily newspaper is part of Tribune Publishing Company. They offer two daily online versions of their paper that can be customized to different reading styles, downloaded as PDFs, and shared across various digital platforms.

WKMG – WKMG-TV is a CBS-affiliated television station, owned by Graham Media Group. WKMG-TV serves nine counties in Central Florida. Its website, ClickOrlando.com, covers news, crime, sports, weather, and lifestyle reporting. It also uses audience-driven technology, including interactive livestreams and repurposed traditional newscasts to promote digital content.

WFTV – WFTV (Channel 9) is an ABC-affiliated television station, owned by Cox Media Group. The station and wftv.com cover news, sports, crime, and weather for the greater Orlando area. It became Central Florida’s top-rated station in the late 1970s and maintained a dominant position in news ratings for over 30 years.

FOX 35 Orlando – WOFL (Fox 35) is an Orlando-based television station owned by Fox Television Stations, serving Central Florida with 8.5 hours of local news, weather, and high-profile sports. Based in Lake Mary, the station covers 10 counties and runs “Good Day Orlando”. It also features a state-of-the-art Fox Weather center.

WESH – WESH (channel 2) is the NBC-affiliated television station, owned by Hearst Television, serving Orlando, Daytona Beach, and Melbourne, Florida. Founded in 1956, it operates in Eatonville and provides local news, weather, and sports coverage. It is also known for its coverage of Florida politics, theme parks, and investigations.

Spectrum News 13 – Launched on October 29, 1997, Spectrum News 13 is a 24-hour local cable news channel owned by Charter Communications, serving the Orlando area and nearby counties. It focuses on local, detailed, and breaking news, along with weather updates, community events, and area sports.

Orlando Weekly – Orlando Weekly is an award-winning alternative media outlet that provides free, independent coverage of local news, politics, culture, food, and events since 1990. Owned by Chava Communications, it has a weekly print edition available at over 1,000 locations across the city, including coffee shops, restaurants, and stores, with a circulation of 40,000, plus daily updates online.