Brevard Zoo set a Dec. 2 groundbreaking for its $140M Bowen Aquarium after raising about $74M; organizers project roughly 525,000 visitors and $128M in annual impact.

A burst water main in DeLand opened a large crater on Monday, closing a road and prompting detours while crews work to make repairs.

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.