At Farnborough, DeSantis announced Relativity Space's Space Coast expansion and a new Space Florida–U.K. MOU promising jobs and deeper trade ties.

A 7.5-foot alligator spent the night on a Palm Bay family's front porch before wildlife trappers removed the animal. FWC urges residents to report sightings to 866‑FWC‑GATOR.

A rideshare driver was stabbed after refusing a non‑app pickup; Orlando police arrested a suspect and say he faces attempted murder charges.

A Melbourne retail parcel anchored by Chipotle and Chase sold for more than $7.2 million, according to reports. The trade highlights continued investor interest on the Space Coast.

A DeFuniak Springs man claimed the $5 million 200X THE CASH prize and took a $2.78M lump-sum; the winning ticket was sold at a local Tom Thumb, state records show.

A 20-year-old Orlando man died after his car ran off Landstar Boulevard, struck a tree and overturned several times; Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating.

A Kissimmee man was killed after his motorcycle struck a tractor-trailer early Sunday on Taft Vineland Road, troopers say. The crash is under investigation.

A Rapid Response job fair at Lake Buena Vista High on July 22 will connect former Spirit Airlines employees with employers hiring across hospitality, healthcare and logistics.

Chief Eric Smith told District 3 residents shootings and violent crime are down citywide while traffic stops and citations rose during a recent uptick in enforcement.

The Florida Supreme Court on July 16 rejected Jermaine Foster’s bid for a new trial, leaving two death sentences in place. The ruling defers to the trial judge’s credibility findings.

Florida AG James Uthmeier told Winter Garden to take down park signs referencing firearms, calling the city's ban "null and void" and setting an Aug. 15 deadline. The AG warned legal action would follow if the signage isn't fixed.

GOAA approved a 'vertistop' near MCO’s train station to test electric air taxis, aligning FAA simulations and new Florida funding authority. Demonstrations will refine procedures before wider service.

A handcuffed woman has filed a federal civil‑rights lawsuit alleging a former Ormond Beach officer slammed her head into a glass partition during a 2024 DUI booking. The suit names the officer and the city and seeks damages for injuries and scarring.