Late-day storms pounded Central Florida’s Space Coast on May 31, producing heavy rain, hail and gusty winds that caused localized flooding in parts of Brevard and Volusia.

A court-supervised auction is scheduled for July 1 to sell the 1,472-acre Whispering Hills site in Leesburg, with bidding opening at $45.7M.

Orlando police were called Saturday evening to the 3900 block of W D Judge Drive after reports of a shooting; investigators say the case is active and details remain limited.

Three people were hospitalized after a Frontier flight returned to the gate at Orlando International Airport Saturday after crew reported an odor; the source is unknown. Seven passengers were evaluated at the scene.

FDLE arrested 26‑year‑old Jordan Castillo after investigators say he traveled to Polk County to meet a juvenile; he faces multiple second‑degree felony counts.

Good Samaritan Society’s Kissimmee Village is being sold to Millennial Healthcare and will be rebranded Oakwood Meadows. Residents and attorneys say lawsuits and rent questions still loom.

Nomikai by Sushi Saint will open at Icon Park this summer, pairing steakhouse portions with Sushi Saint handrolls and a neon, Tokyo‑inspired dining room.

Starfighters Space secured about $17.5M to accelerate its STARLAUNCH air‑launch program and expand operations at Kennedy Space Center.

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.