A Volusia County deputy was shot while investigating a Deltona battery call; the deputy is conscious and being treated at a hospital.

A false report of a shooting put University High in Orlando on lockdown Monday; deputies cleared the campus and dismissed students after a search.

Osceola County plans to negotiate selling a 25-acre parcel beside Kissimmee Gateway Airport to Jr. Davis Construction to secure jobs and industrial space.

Rollins launched the Rick Goings Institute, completing a $200M Innovation Triangle that pairs an expanded museum, The Alfond Inn and new executive education in Winter Park.

A 30-year-old man was arrested after a hit-and-run on I‑4 near Sanford left a motorcyclist in critical condition. Troopers say the suspect later tested .215 and was found hiding nearby.

Okeechobee deputies circulated photos of suspects accused of using fake credit cards at Walmarts across the Treasure Coast. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the people to come forward.

A 45-year-old Groveland man died after his motorcycle struck a guardrail on SR‑408 near Colonial Drive early Saturday; troopers are investigating.

Sen. Jason Brodeur says he backs a late amendment critics say would let landowners bypass Seminole’s voter‑approved rural boundary and seek compensation.

Lakeland's Fancy Q Sushi & Thai will open a Davenport location this spring at the Forest Lake Drive plaza, bringing its rolls and Thai curries to Polk County.

A bicyclist was struck and killed Thursday on SW College Road in Ocala; police closed the roadway while investigators processed the scene. Authorities have released few details.

A $145 million expansion at AdventHealth Winter Garden will add three floors, 80 beds, labor‑and‑delivery and a 60,000‑sq‑ft cancer institute, with openings expected in 2026.

Orlando and Harbor House broke ground on Our Grove, a survivor-focused housing community designed to give families longer-term stability and on-site services. The phased project will add apartments, childcare and wraparound supports.

A $45 million mixed‑use project called the Lumberyard District will add 392 apartments, retail and a 55,000‑sq‑ft entertainment venue to downtown Clermont. Traffic and parking are already top concerns.