Pei Wei has opened in Lake Nona with Wagyu Spring Rolls, a new Korean BBQ entrée and a redesigned app for faster ordering. The Narcoossee Road spot joins the chain’s refreshed locations.

CFX crews are building the 4.4‑mile SR‑516 corridor; the first segment targets spring 2027. Overnight SR‑429 closures and an EV‑charging pilot are part of the work.

Parents at Suntree Elementary say pickup chaos has returned, prompting the school board chair to press FDOT and county leaders for permanent safety fixes.

Orange County wants a 150‑bed shelter on Goldenrod Road with on‑site services and a 90‑day transition program. Neighbors are pressing officials for details on security and cost.

Volusia deputies raided a DeLand house they say was run as a hardware store stocked with items allegedly bought on a fraudulent Lowe's card and resold online.

A registered nurse in Orlando was arrested after a disabled patient said he touched her inappropriately and gave medication after she told him to stop.

Lt. Lacey Santone surrendered to the Osceola County jail Thursday and faces two counts, including alleged access to Kissimmee Police computers. The case follows earlier internal probes of the department.

Darden filed a $3.5M construction permit to build a new Seasons 52 at Winter Garden Village, replacing the former Romano’s Macaroni Grill. The project lists a Prairie-style design by BSB Design.

Gorillaz will open The Mountain Tour at Orlando’s Kia Center on Sept. 17, 2026, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 listed as support. Tickets hit general sale March 9.

A new Florida law gives the state authority to name major airports; Orlando International (MCO) is on the list even though Palm Beach is the only facility being renamed now.

A dog charged at an Osceola County woman and her pets in her front yard; footage shows the attack and the woman suffered severe hand injuries. Initial reports did not identify the dog or owner.

State inspectors ordered eight Central Florida restaurants closed after finding rodents, roaches and sewage in inspections; most reopened only after fixes. Records name several affected eateries.

A 17-year-old pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the Dec. 12 killing of Gabriel Rosario Cortez and received a four-year prison term under a plea deal.