Andretti Thrill Park in Melbourne has closed and the site will be redeveloped into multifamily housing, ending a 1999‑era local attraction. The parcel on South Babcock Street is eyed for apartments.

A federal judge dismissed a whistleblower lawsuit alleging Full Sail and L.A. Film School fabricated short‑term jobs to inflate graduate placement rates. The March 12 ruling found the complaint legally insufficient.

Salty Bagel has filed state permit applications for a downtown Melbourne location at 223 W Hibiscus Blvd. The Satellite Beach-born chain lists multiple Space Coast outposts and menu favorites online.

Vans will open a shop at Disney Springs Town Center near World of Disney. No opening date has been announced.

A Golden Oak estate in the Walt Disney World enclave closed for $14 million on March 9, the top Dr. Phillips residential sale that week.

Video shows a shot ring out on Daytona Beach during spring break, sending crowds running. Authorities say multiple weekend shootings are under investigation.

A WKMG video appears to show officers firing during an incident in Daytona Beach; investigators say the event is under review and basic details remain limited.

A driver was killed after a Hyundai Elantra ran off EPCOT Center Drive, struck a tree and burst into flames. Troopers say speed may have been a factor and FHP is investigating.

Renaissance Theatre Company passed final inspections and reopened in Ivanhoe Village on March 13, kicking off a homecoming week of parties, drag shows and performances.

A payroll glitch in the district’s new FOCUS system sent duplicate retro pay to thousands; most funds were pulled back, but surprise deductions left some workers scrambling.

Desmond Meade, the driving force behind Amendment 4, announced March 12, 2026 that he will step down as executive director of the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition.

Family‑shared video and records suggest an Orlando officer pursued a driver without lights or siren before a 2023 Parramore crash that killed a young mother.

Martin’s BBQ has signs up and interior work underway on Easy Street in Ocala; the Puerto Rican chain has not announced an opening date.