Magic Kingdom’s Carousel of Progress will close July 6 for its biggest refresh in decades; the update adds a Walt audio‑animatronic, decade‑themed scenes and hidden Easter eggs.

A Highlands County detective says she detained a 22‑year‑old after spotting a phone above a fitting‑room wall at a Sebring Goodwill; police say multiple recordings were found.

Mordisco Steakhouse opened May 19 on International Drive, centering on Venezuelan carne en vara, tasting menus and a lively cocktail program in a 7,000‑sq‑ft dining room.

A 12‑year‑old rescue dog was mauled at Sanford’s Paw Park, leaving an elderly owner shaken and neighbors calling for cameras and tougher enforcement. The family has filed a police report.

Florida allows residents to keep cassowaries but only under a Class II personal‑pet permit with strict experience, facility and inspection requirements.

Since Hurricane Irma in 2017, Florida tightened rules requiring generators and emergency plans for nursing homes; facilities say drills and backups improved safety, but gaps persist.

A 22-year-old was arrested after deputies say she drove an SUV into a man at a Pointe Vista Circle parking lot following a confrontation. She now faces aggravated‑battery and hit‑and‑run charges.

Clear morning, highs near 91°F with late-day storms possible; dangerous rip currents on the Atlantic coast.

Clear, muggy Memorial Day morning in Orlando with highs near 90°F and a slight afternoon storm risk. Atlantic beaches are under a High rip-current risk; avoid the surf.

Afternoon storms likely Sunday with locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Beachgoers face a High rip current risk through Memorial Day.

Florida Forest Service crews reported a 7-acre wildfire in Seminole State Forest; smoke reached nearby roads and prompted traffic warnings.

FDOT is rolling out intersection and crosswalk upgrades on Silver Star Road in Pine Hills after several pedestrian crashes. Neighbors say the fixes are welcome but want more crossings and better lighting.

A man was found with an apparent gunshot wound near Old Cheney Highway and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center; deputies are investigating and asking for tips.