A 14,068‑square‑foot Italian‑style Windermere estate built by snack‑food entrepreneurs Jerry and Shannon Bello is listed for $15.9M on Lake Tibet.

A 5-year-old died after being found in a Davenport Airbnb pool on Monday; homicide detectives are investigating.

A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Anthony died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 35 north of SR‑326; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

A Deltona man was arrested after a July 23 chase in which he tossed a bag containing a loaded handgun and trafficking‑level meth and fentanyl from his car. Deputies say a K‑9 tracked him in nearby woods.

A driver was killed Friday evening in a single-vehicle crash at a Longwood intersection. Longwood police say no other vehicles were involved and the investigation is ongoing.

A Maitland man was arrested after authorities say he re‑entered Florida with 24 sheep and goats from Texas, violating emergency screwworm import rules. State officials say the move triggered a BOLO and criminal charges.

Attorneys announced a portion of a $1 million settlement for the family of Jayden Baez after he was shot and killed by Osceola deputies outside a Kissimmee Target in April 2022.

Neighbors in parts of Brevard County reported odd tastes and smells in tap water; Melbourne officials blamed an algal bloom but say treated water remains safe.

Video of a large group of e-bike riders in downtown Orlando prompted a police warning and renewed scrutiny of micromobility rules and enforcement.

Comcast says attendance at Universal Orlando softened in June; parks revenue rose to $2.4B even as profits slipped.

Lake Nona’s new Chick‑fil‑A opens July 30 with a Moove‑In Party — show your cow spots for a free entrée; the opening includes a $25,000 donation to Second Harvest.

UCF joined a statewide decision to raise out‑of‑state fees 15%, increasing costs for non‑Florida students and adding roughly $9.8M to UCF’s budget for faculty and instruction.

An Orlando man was arrested after a Pine Hills pursuit that deputies say nearly struck a pedestrian and involved a child in the car.