A fire on Long Pond Drive in Seminole County left nine people homeless, with firefighters responding around 11:27 p.m. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.

Remains found in 2009 are confirmed to be Ernest Joe Manzanares, who went missing in 1988 while reportedly confronting family members involved in criminal activity.

Illumus is set to close its Titusville plant and cut 84 jobs, affecting manufacturing, customer-service and engineering roles on the Space Coast.

Patchy morning fog clears to sun with highs near 77°F; rain and gusty south winds increase Sunday night.

Ex-coach at Mount Dora High, Colby Erskin, was arrested on child solicitation charges involving inappropriate messages to a minor during his previous tenure at South Plantation High School.

Melbourne police are searching for 24‑year‑old Eric Jordon Jerry after officers say he attacked two officers and fled near Orlando Health Melbourne Hospital.

A cybertip led Polk County detectives to hundreds of alleged child‑sex‑abuse files and a separate video of animal abuse at a Davenport home.

A man was arrested after allegedly sending Facebook messages that threatened Apopka Mayor Bryan Nelson; authorities say he faces multiple charges including aggravated stalking.

A brush fire in Eustis, Florida, has been contained after burning 94 acres and prompting evacuations; multiple fire departments and the Florida Forest Service collaborated in the effort.

Warm, mostly sunny Orlando today — but Atlantic beaches are under a high rip‑current risk. Patchy fog overnight may slow early commuters.

Mission Resort + Club has reworked its on-site dining into Conquistador Bar & Restaurant, a 164-seat Spanish‑Florida spot opening ahead of Valentine’s Day.

A Good Samaritan swam to a sinking car off I‑95 near Stuart and pulled a pregnant driver to safety; she later delivered by emergency C‑section and both are recovering.

Orlando is hosting the YETI Climbing National Championships, featuring top climbers competing for a $30,000 prize and points towards the 2026 National Team selection.