Patchy fog and light rain start Friday in Orlando. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later, with pockets of heavy rain.

New renderings show a Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club anchoring the 74‑acre Minneola Marketplace, prompting petitions and neighborhood pushback.

Commissioners will vote Thursday on a three‑year, $55,000‑per‑year contract to add Aurelian AI’s "Ava" to Winter Garden’s 911 non‑emergency lines. Vendors and early pilots say it frees dispatchers; advocates want clear oversight and data rules.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect 1–6 p.m. today for parts of the Orlando area as gusty southwest winds and low humidity raise fire danger. Expect sunny skies and highs near 79°F; rain chances increase Friday and Saturday.

The Wideman Co. bought Orlando’s Church Street mixed‑use tower for $92.9M and assumed a $65M loan. It’s the building’s first sale since it opened in 2019.

Mattel has confirmed an 11‑acre Vineland Road site in Orlando for its first Mattel Wonder Indoor Waterpark, with plans showing a 90,000‑sq‑ft indoor park plus outdoor slides and retail. The project sits minutes from Walt Disney World and is the lead site in a five‑park rollout.

Federal prosecutors say Goliath Ventures raised at least $328 million. Victims will be notified of their rights and can contact investigators.

Patchy frost this morning, then sunny and warming to the low 70s today; 80s arrive later in the week. Cover plants and watch beach conditions.

Developer Harry Mirpuri has opened a call for partners to restart the stalled Compass Landing by Margaritaville development in Melbourne. Submissions are due March 6, 2026.

Clear, cold Tuesday morning in Orlando with a Freeze Warning through 9 a.m. Sunny and brisk today; warming into the 70s midweek. Rain likely Friday into Saturday.

Orlando firefighters are battling a large outdoor blaze on the 5500 block of Arnold Palmer Drive. The department says the fire was about 100 by 300 feet on arrival.

Orlando police say one person was shot on South Street on Feb. 23; detectives are investigating and details remain limited.

A man shot on the 1900 block of North Orange Avenue on Feb. 22 later died; police have arrested a suspect and charged him with second-degree murder.