A Fort Lauderdale man was arrested last Sunday on a vehicular homicide warrant tied to a fiery 2022 Leesburg crash that killed a 69‑year‑old man.

A man who forced his way into a Mount Dora home was shot and taken to hospital Saturday, deputies say. The homeowner is cooperating as detectives investigate.

Neighbors in Horizon West say a homeowner spray‑painted alarming messages on a house, prompting welfare checks, a code‑enforcement complaint and follow‑up from the sheriff’s behavioral team.

SpaceX’s May 1 Starlink flight added 29 satellites as the Space Coast’s busy launch run continues, nudging 2026’s tally higher after a record 2025.

Seminole County deputies say a 21‑year‑old was caught filming two girls at the Deep Lake Road Walmart; a phone search allegedly turned up hundreds of child‑sex images and 50 counts followed.

Neighbors near Melbourne are on edge after a 22-year-old allegedly started fires inside Savannas Preserve while armed with a tiki torch and a samurai sword. His $22,000 bond has locals worried.

Authorities say an Orlando barber used a crossbow to fire arrows at a rival shop; court records show arrows were recovered and surveillance linked a truck to a suspect. The suspect has been booked on felony and vandalism counts.

Orange County has added BATmobile visits at Bithlo’s Transformation Village, doubling medication-assisted treatment days and bringing free primary care and recovery services to residents with housing instability.

Janette Martinez says documents clear her as the city forwards two ethics complaints to a judge for an independent probe.

Two Ocala men admitted they intended to distribute about a pound of meth after an undercover buy; sentencing is pending.

Brevard County moved to bar AI data centers from its local property‑tax incentive program, saying the facilities create few jobs and strain utilities. The board has asked staff to draft an ordinance to exclude data centers from ad valorem exemptions.

Oviedo will debate contributing local revenue toward a planned two‑mile SR‑417 toll connector to Orlando Sanford International Airport as county leaders seek partners to close a funding gap.

A Clermont nursing student was arrested after a Tuesday night crash; police say she had her 6‑year‑old in the truck and recorded breath tests over .20.