A Melbourne man was sentenced to life after prosecutors say he paid a caregiver to produce child sexual abuse material, prompting a probe that rescued six children overseas.

Hot, gusty weather arrives Saturday in Orlando with evening thunderstorms possible. Wind Advisory and Red Flag conditions are in effect for parts of east‑central Florida.

Moon Wok brings Cantonese barbecue, dim sum and pronounced wok hei to International Drive, led by veteran cooks from Kai Kai. The review praises the cooking and flags a few service kinks.

A Merritt Island resident says management ignored warnings about unsecured doors and a squatter, and will sue after an alleged Jan. 5 apartment rape.

A proposal would add a seven‑story parking garage with street‑level retail to Orlando’s Mills 50, per the Orlando Business Journal. The plan raises questions about parking, walkability and city approvals.

An Orange County firefighter was arrested after deputies say he harassed an ex‑girlfriend online and in person, including posting a nude photo without consent. The department has relieved him of duty while investigators review the case.

Volusia County Schools says a 17-year-old former student was detained after staff found a loaded handgun at Mainland High’s front entrance. Officials say the weapon was stopped before it reached metal detectors.

OCPS pulled a planned April workshop on an updated AI policy after months of parent feedback. The draft would bar student data entry, deepfakes and certain AI chatbots.

Walt Disney World set Mickey’s Not‑So‑Scary Halloween Party for Aug. 7–Oct. 31 with 38 nights, a new Stitch dance party, and tickets going on sale in May.

A viral pregame handshake that many said mimicked drug use overshadowed the Magic’s Game 4 win and has fans and media asking whether the league will respond.

Patchy morning fog gives way to highs near 91°F today, but a high rip‑current risk along the Atlantic coast makes beach plans unsafe.

A Tropical Smoothie Cafe has opened at 15503 Sunquat Drive in Hamlin, bringing smoothies, bowls and flatbreads to Horizon West's growing town center.

Sheriff John Mina will unveil details of a major Central Florida drug‑takedown at a 2 p.m. news conference in Orlando. Officials say federal partners will join the briefing.