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A newly built six‑building shopping center in south St. Cloud has hit the market for about $27.5 million. Brokers pitch stabilized income and lease‑up upside as Osceola County grows fast.
Politics & Govt in ...
Kennedy Space Center’s director warned that tensions with Space Florida could jeopardize the Space Coast’s future as Artemis II nears an April launch. Local officials and contractors are watching closely.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A DeLand man faces felony cruelty charges after witnesses say he dragged a puppy behind his bike and kicked it.
A lawsuit says a 1-year-old found a fentanyl‑contaminated spoon under a sink at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa and was hospitalized; the family filed suit March 13 seeking more than $50,000.
Weather & Environment in ...
Scattered showers this afternoon with a high near 80°F. Sunday–Monday bring a higher chance of strong, gusty storms and coastal hazards.
Food & Drinks in ...
A new bakery-first Turkish café opened in Casselberry’s Summit Plaza, serving Van-style breakfasts, flaky borek, pide and thin lahmacun. Sisters Habibe and Esra run the shop.
Court filings and local reporting say an Orlando Health South Lake Hospital employee is accused of online enticement and possession of child sexual material; investigators say dozens of potential victims are under review.
Mostly sunny and warm today with breezy coastal winds and a high near 81°F. High rip‑current risk at Atlantic beaches; scattered storms likely this weekend.
Morning clouds and low 70s give way to highs near 87. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m., with gusts up to 30 mph and rough seas tonight.
A wrong-way vehicle struck a Honda on Kepler Road near Mimosa Lane early Wednesday, killing a 27-year-old woman and injuring a 33-year-old man. Troopers have closed the road and are investigating.
A Lake County judge sent Arianna Selina Gajraj to prison after she admitted helping lure a friend into a late-night ambush that left a car peppered with bullets. Her boyfriend was convicted in January and faces sentencing in April.
Sanford police say Jamarlon Lee Green was indicted in the Nov. 1 fatal shooting of La-Don Ja Quan Williams. Two other suspects were arrested in December as the probe continues.
Kwench Juice announced an April 2026 opening for its first Orlando café at 12648 S Orange Blossom Trail. The location will be run by franchisees Ray and Dennese Martinez.
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