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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.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Starfighters Space secured about $17.5M to accelerate its STARLAUNCH air‑launch program and expand operations at Kennedy Space Center.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
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.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
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.
Community & Society in ...
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.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
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.
Weather & Environment in ...
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.
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