A March 17 traffic stop on Grand National Drive led Orlando police to find a 9mm handgun and packaged cannabis; the driver was arrested and charged.

ADT says a limited set of customer and prospective‑customer records were accessed; affected people have been notified and will be offered identity protection.

SpaceX will launch ViaSat‑3 F3 from Kennedy Space Center Monday morning; Central Florida may feel the blast as returning boosters create sonic booms. The 85‑minute window opens at 10:21 a.m. EDT.

A national advocacy group helped push HB 905, a Florida bill that would end sister‑city ties with China and other nations — putting Orlando’s Guilin relationship at risk.

Neighbors called 911 after a child was found alone in a Brevard County home deputies described as filthy and blocked by aggressive dogs; a woman was arrested on a felony neglect charge.

A 27-year-old was taken into custody after deputies say his car reached 110 mph during a Lake Mary-to-Sanford pursuit.

Orlando police released body-worn footage of a March 27 stop that left 55-year-old Terry Mitchell hospitalized. His family has hired Ben Crump and wants answers as OPD investigates.

The 29th Leesburg Bikefest runs April 24–26 with major headliners and six‑figure attendance expected. City officials have moved to outsource alcohol sales after recent shortfalls.

Orange County deputies found undernourished cows in Apopka after social posts; officials are working with the owner on a feeding plan and warn residents not to feed the animals themselves.

A former Sanford school resource officer faces added charges after investigators say he targeted another Seminole High student. Authorities say the alleged encounters included explicit photos and an unwanted grab in an elevator.

Smart Radar System will build a 110,000‑sq‑ft U.S. headquarters at NeoCity, investing about $53M and promising roughly 190 jobs in Kissimmee.

State inspection records show seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily shut this week for pest and sanitation violations; most reopened after reinspections.

Historic Downtown Sanford hosts the St. Johns River Festival April 25–26 with roughly 150 juried artists, live demos, a food and craft-beer court and about $15K in awards.