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.

Phở Bar has opened at Dellagio Town Center, serving made-from-scratch pho, rice plates and specialty teas for dinner crowds.

Orlando council meets Monday to review how a proposed state homestead-exemption increase could cut homeowners' taxes while creating multi-million-dollar gaps in local budgets.

Food Network alum Chef JAG is opening Davanti at Society Orlando, an 80‑seat French‑Italian spot backed by downtown restaurant incentives.

A two‑alarm apartment fire on the 2900 block of Rio Grande in Orlando displaced at least 10 people Friday afternoon; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting.

Heat Advisory in effect Saturday with highs near 97°F and 'feels like' readings into the 100s. Late‑day storms could bring heavy rain, gusts and frequent lightning.

Basabe will represent himself in a civil sexual‑harassment trial in Tallahassee next week, with jury selection Friday and testimony starting Monday.

Two juveniles were taken into custody after allegedly stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee and hiding in woods and a culvert during an hours‑long search. Deputies used boats, K‑9s and a helicopter to find them.

A Heat Advisory covers Orlando today, Friday, July 10, with highs near 98°F and feels‑like temps topping 105–110°F. Check cooling locations and avoid mid‑day exertion.

Florida's high court broadened workers’ compensation for employees assaulted on the job, tying benefits to job‑related risk rather than an attacker’s motive. The ruling stems from a 2019 shooting near Orlando International Airport.

A House of Jerky storefront opened on Dillard Street in Winter Garden, offering beef, turkey and pork jerky with gluten- and sugar-free options.

Heat Advisory in effect Thursday, July 9 from 11 AM–8 PM. Highs near 97°F with heat indices into the 108–110°F range; late-day storms possible.