Edgewater police say a man posted threats against a local church on social media; the department is investigating. Officials urge anyone with tips to contact police.

A judge sentenced Nael Abraham to 50 years after a jury convicted him of second‑degree murder in the 2020 Orange County road‑rage shooting that killed Eric Schnetzer.

Waste Management opened a $24M recycling facility in Orlando that will process construction debris and common recyclables. Local officials attended a ribbon cutting.

Six Central Florida restaurants were ordered closed last week after state inspectors found rodent activity, insect infestations and sewage problems.

Orlando has banned public feeding of Lake Eola’s swans and removed coin‑operated feeders after this winter’s avian‑flu losses. The city says swans will be fed via floating dispensers while staff finalize a new care plan.

Fruitland Park police shot a hatchet-wielding man after a crash on Mirror Lake Drive. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has opened an independent investigation.

Family-owned Makoto Dressing plans a 70,000‑square‑foot production plant in Melbourne as the brand scales up production beyond its restaurant roots.

Foundry Commercial’s six‑building Edgewood Park of Commerce will add 565,600 sq ft of small‑bay industrial to Edgewood with trees, sound walls and interior truck courts.

Seminole County declared 72 units at Pebble Creek at Lake Mary unsafe after a Feb. 27 repair-related fire, prompting evacuations and emergency assistance.

TWICE plays Kia Center in Orlando March 2728 with a 360-degree arena show; a second night was added after demand. Ticket and transit tips for local fans.

Gold Crest Distillery has applied to relocate to 503 W. Central Blvd in Parramore and add an 1,800-square-foot tasting room. The move is awaiting city review.

Orange County commissioners hold a key impasse hearing Tuesday to decide pay and health care for firefighters. The outcome could end a nearly three‑year standoff.

An adult motorcyclist died after a three-vehicle crash at Calhoun Road and Kine Drive in Eustis. Troopers are investigating and the road was closed for several hours.