An Ocala caregiver was arrested after deputies found an 81‑year‑old dementia patient living in a tent with little food or water. She faces an elder‑neglect charge and posted bond.

Daytona Beach commissioners cleared a first reading of a draft ordinance that would ban unauthorized motorized pedicabs and curb high‑powered e‑bikes, drawing warnings from rental shops.

MilkShake Factory has opened a downtown Orlando shop in Parramore and will celebrate with a July 25 block party featuring BOGO shakes, freebies and a DJ.

Deltona is preparing a parcel‑based fire assessment to shore up its fire and EMS budget if a statewide property‑tax amendment passes in November. The city hired a consultant last year and will follow public‑notice rules before charging property owners.

Seven Lake County eateries were cited in the week of July 6–12; Salt Shack on the Lake logged the most high‑priority violations. State records list the full breakdown.

Orange County and Orlando are activating photo‑enforced school‑zone cameras this summer; warnings start soon and $100 notices will follow.

Supervisors from six counties warned vote‑by‑mail enrollments have dipped sharply and outlined deadlines and safety plans for the Aug. 18 primary.

Orlando Health is building a 10‑bed Level II NICU at South Lake Hospital in Clermont — the county’s first inpatient NICU. Construction starts in August with a 2027 opening planned.

A family from Georgia is mourning 2-year-old Brayden Tennyson after an accidental shooting at a Kissimmee vacation rental. Investigators say an unsecured handgun inside a vehicle was fired by a 4-year-old relative.

Former Lion Daryl Dike is reportedly close to rejoining Orlando City after his release from West Brom. The move would reshuffle the club’s forward options.

FAA accepted SpaceX’s Starship mishap report, clearing the way for a July Starship test while a Falcon 9 launched Starlink from Cape Canaveral.

A Belleview rodeo turned chaotic when deputies say a man tried to run a woman over with a horse; he fled and was arrested after hiding in a secondary vehicle. Investigators are still piecing together the affidavit and charges.

A multi‑agency sweep in Osceola County led to 126 arrests after registered sex offenders allegedly failed to update required registration details, officials said.