Police say a 66-year-old St. Cloud man faces multiple felony child-sex-abuse charges after children living in his home reported years of abuse, including victims as young as 5.

A $140 million plan could revive the half-built Sycamore Orlando Resort, ending years of stalled construction and court proceedings in Kissimmee.

An active police investigation on North Atlantic Avenue drew a heavy law‑enforcement presence near downtown Cocoa Beach; officials said the scene was contained around 10 a.m.

A life sentence closed a decades‑old cold case in Sanford while the victim’s son told reporters he forgave the man convicted of his mother’s killing.

Police say public tips led to the arrest of a 34‑year‑old in the June 16 vandalism of a St. Cloud roadside memorial. He’s charged and held on $1,000 bond.

An early‑morning Sanford shooting left one person with non‑life‑threatening injuries near Hartwell Avenue and Mitch Court. Police say the incident remains under investigation.

Leesburg Marketplace, an 81,071‑sf shopping center on W. North Blvd, sold for $11.5 million; brokers say the center is about 95% occupied and anchored by discount tenants.

A Volusia County travel agent pleaded guilty and was ordered to repay more than $637,000; families have received partial payments but hundreds of thousands remain unpaid.

More than 100 people gathered in Clermont to mourn Charlie Kirk as the Utah case heads to a July preliminary hearing.

Large Argentine tegus have been spotted near Lake Poinsett in Cocoa, prompting concerns for nesting wildlife. Officials urge photo documentation and reporting.

A Seminole County deputy shot and killed a man while responding to a noisy block party in Sanford’s Midway neighborhood; FDLE will investigate. Two others were hurt.

Seminole County prosecutors filed notice they will seek the death penalty against Daniel Rodriguez after a 69-count indictment alleging sexual battery and extensive child‑exploitation evidence.

Blue‑crowned conures from South America are forming wild colonies along the Space Coast, drawing both delight and concern from residents and wildlife experts. Zoo staff and the FWC urge owners to rehome instead of releasing pets.