Florida’s CFO blasted Osceola County for roughly $165 million in alleged waste; county leaders say mandates and tourism explain budget growth and warn cuts may follow. The clash adds fuel to a statewide property‑tax fight ahead of November.

Disney is working with Adobe to use Firefly Foundry so Imagineering can turn sketches into concept art and 3D prototypes as a $17B Walt Disney World plan moves forward.

County commissioners approved a $20 million contribution to FDOT to accelerate widening and safety upgrades on East Colonial Drive, moving construction to 2027.

Eatonville council considers a transparency push asking HostDime for details on water, power use, noise and appearance as a new data center rises along I‑4.

A Lake County judge sentenced Alexander Aguilar to life without parole and added a 25-year mandatory term after his conviction in the 2019 Mascotte shooting that killed Juan Ramon Cruz.

Longtime Park Avenue boutique Tuni says it must vacate its corner storefront within 30 days after a landlord change. The owners say the shop will reopen elsewhere in Winter Park.

A Toyota crossed the center line and struck a southbound semi on US 17/92 in Davenport on Saturday; deputies found a phone in the driver’s hand and call distraction a likely factor. Investigation is ongoing.

Hathaway Development will build a 325‑unit Exchange at Wyld Oaks after buying an 11‑acre site in Apopka; construction begins this month and first units are due summer 2027.

Morning sun gives way to mid‑90s heat and a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk and cooling centers may open.

One person was arrested after shots were fired outside the Cumberland Farms on Viera Boulevard in Rockledge; deputies say no one was hurt.

The Morse Museum will replace its McKean Pavilion this summer with a new 3,000‑square‑foot space to expand classes and community programming while galleries remain open.

Hot, muggy day with highs near 93°F and a 40% chance of late‑afternoon storms. Heat index may top 100°F—plan outdoor activities for the morning.

Two drive-by shootings hit Eustis within 90 minutes; police identified five suspects, seized a rifle and have made multiple arrests as the investigation continues.