Orlando’s planned Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity says it has reached 70% of its fundraising goal, a milestone organizers call a major step toward construction.

A Lake County deputy shot a suspect after a reported stabbing in Leesburg; the suspect later died at Orlando Regional Medical Center and FDLE will investigate.

A man in his 30s was shot Sunday night on the 1100 block of Lee Road in Orange County and was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Deputies say the case remains under investigation.

A juvenile was shot in the chest at a Maitland apartment complex; police have one person in custody and the victim is in surgery. Authorities say the investigation is active.

A Clermont middle school was briefly locked down Friday after a front‑office threat; two former students were detained and now face trespassing charges.

Five Guys will replace the Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal CityWalk; the Whopper Bar closes April 21 and the Legacy Store returns April 13. Guests can expect changes later this summer.

Terian Group's 336-unit Emi on 50 is set to break ground in Mills 50 this month — a $92.5M tower with rooftop amenities and Japandi design.

A four-day, statewide truck inspection sweep stopped about 3,300 vehicles, placed 176 drivers out of service, led to 35 arrests and generated 42 referrals to ICE.

Ocala police arrested a man after the medical examiner reclassified a December 2025 pool death as a homicide. Authorities say evidence and surveillance tied the suspect to the scene.

The 123‑room Home2 Suites in Lake Mary sold to New York buyer Pureland Hospitality for nearly $18M, ending the Rockpoint‑Highgate hold on the new hotel.

Showers and gusty northeast winds hit Orlando on Thursday, April 9, 2026. Localized heavy rain and dangerous surf are possible.

A Melbourne teacher’s aide says HealthFirst canceled her subsidized ACA plan after she owed five cents, leaving her responsible for thousands in medical bills.

State inspectors ordered five Orlando eateries to close last week after finding pests, moldlike growth and unsafe food handling. Most sites were cleared to reopen after fixes.