A town investigation says former Howey‑in‑the‑Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens resigned after findings he had a sexual relationship with a suspect’s estranged wife. The report has been sent to state reviewers.

Orlando police arrested a 42-year-old man after a months-long ICAC probe tied abusive files to a Google account; he faces dozens of counts, authorities say.

Grand Roopram Roti has opened in Orlando with Surinamese roti wraps, curries and turmeric-fried chicken, bringing Hindustani‑Surinamese flavors to Rosemont. The family chain traces back to Paramaribo and has Netherlands locations.

TMRW Sports will relocate its headquarters from Winter Park to downtown Orlando, promising 195 high-wage jobs and about $11 million in office build-out backed by city incentives.

Unicorp sold several International Drive parcels to Orion for about $55M as an InterContinental resort edges closer to groundbreaking. The deal includes restaurant sites tied to Cooper’s Hawk and LongHorn.

A Central Florida franchisee plans four new Culver's restaurants, an expansion the company says could bring up to 320 jobs across the region. Local site and permit filings will reveal exact locations.

High near 94 with a slight chance of late afternoon storms. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk today.

Orlando police say a wanted fugitive was arrested during a Buck Road search warrant that yielded four firearms and trafficking amounts of cocaine, MDMA and oxycodone.

A crew member aboard the Regal Princess was declared dead after going overboard near Cancún, Princess Cruises says. The ship is scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale this week.

An Orlando man was arrested after witnesses say he picked up an 8-year-old near the Fairfield Inn pool on Millenia Boulevard; family and bystanders intervened until police arrived.

Highs near 94°F with storms likely this afternoon. Heat index may top 102°F — have an indoor backup for outdoor plans.

Northbound I‑95 at Exit 244 near New Smyrna Beach was shut early Monday after a deadly crash; FHP logged a fatality and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.

A Kissimmee transplant patient ran out of antirejection drugs during an insurance switch, and his wife says paperwork delays left him without life‑saving medicine. Local reporting shows gaps in CHAMPVA and other plans can be dangerous.