A mother-and-daughter team opened Thera in Waterford Lakes, serving scratch-made Greek frozen yogurt folded with kefir. Locals are lining up for the tangy, protein-forward swirl.

An 11-year-old died and another was critically injured after a dirt bike left the East Coast Regional Trail and struck a car at Parker Street in Mims. Troopers say the crash is under investigation.

Orlando police say DNA testing and a CODIS hit led to charges in the 1988 slaying of Diane Matthews. A suspect was arrested Thursday in North Carolina.

Blue Spring State Park will require day‑use reservations starting July 15; booking opened July 8 and applies to all visitors, including passholders. Plan ahead and have your confirmation ready.

Commissioners approved a $13M purchase of a 200‑room hotel near the Orange County jail to convert it into transitional housing as local shelter demand rises.

Universal Nights will bring after‑hours rides, character meet‑ups and included specialty snacks to Epic Universe on Oct. 3 and 17, with tickets starting at $179.

A Kissimmee man was arrested July 6 after a May hammer attack left a woman with a fractured skull. Witness accounts and a warrant allege the attack was deliberate.

A Marion County deputy shot a man during a domestic disturbance in Ocala on Tuesday; the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has been notified and is investigating.

A Midway airboat captain and crew hoisted a stranded helicopter off an island in gator-filled Lake Jesup and ferried the crew to safety. No one was hurt.

Disney confirmed the Grand Floridian’s life‑size gingerbread house won’t return for 2026; pastry teams will install smaller displays across the resort. Fans are disappointed.

Disney and Bloomberg cut six-figure checks into committees backing Stephanie Murphy, shifting the Orange County mayoral race as the Aug. 18 primary nears.

A two-story Build-A-Bear flagship with rooftop dining and a one-of-a-kind customization studio is rising at ICON Park, aimed for late summer 2026.

A 45-year-old Kissimmee man died after his motorcycle struck a Mazda on U.S. 192 near Vacanza Boulevard; troopers say the crash is under investigation.