Richard Ferguson was sentenced to 37 years for manslaughter after his unlicensed son caused a fatal crash, killing four people. Despite his health issues and an apology, the court imposed a severe sentence.

Winter Garden's Music Fest returns this Saturday with 30+ acts across seven stages and free admission. Expect street closures, complimentary shuttles and thousands of attendees.

Juliana Green's 7 Made opened at 685 7th Street in downtown Clermont with a festive ribbon cutting by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Months after a wetsuit‑clad thief hit Paddlefish at Disney Springs, state officials are still withholding unredacted records as investigators keep searching for the suspect.

A Poinciana father convicted of manslaughter after a 2023 crash that killed a grandmother and three grandchildren is due to be sentenced Wednesday. The jury found Richard Ferguson guilty last October.

Black Rooster Taqueria in Mills 50 celebrates its tenth anniversary with a week of specials, merchandise, and giveaways starting February 24, earning recognition from Michelin Guide and media.

Apopka police arrested a suspect after a Sunday shooting on East Main Street left one person shot in the foot. Detectives say surveillance footage helped identify the suspect.

A teen's 18th‑birthday Airbnb rental drew roughly 80–100 teens and police to a gated waterfront property amid reports of alcohol and illegal drugs.

The Municipal Planning Board advanced phase two of the RoseArts District, clearing the path for roughly 2,500 apartments in Orlando’s Rosemont and setting up a City Council review.

Osceola County approved plans to widen Canoe Creek Road and overhaul Buenaventura Boulevard, with officials seeking federal grants to help cover construction costs.

A Florida bill advanced Wednesday would require background checks for insurer officials, tighten model and rate rules, and create a statewide mitigation database for discounts. Sponsors say it builds on 2022 reforms to stabilize the market.

A Bartow High School ESE teacher was arrested after a backyard burn grew into a five‑acre blaze during Polk County's burn ban. Authorities say the fire began inside an old refrigerator and escaped the yard.

Volusia County deputies saved an unconscious woman from a burning home in DeLand; she is now in stable condition. Deputy Graham was treated for smoke inhalation post-rescue. The fire seemed accidental, starting in the kitchen.