Scam emails impersonating Orange County staff ask for bitcoin or wire payments for permits. County says official emails end in @ocfl.net and directs users to the Fast Track portal.

A 22‑year‑old Ocklawaha man was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to attempting to meet what he thought was a 14‑year‑old online. Prosecutors said the case was handled under Project Safe Childhood.

A 68‑year‑old Cocoa man was struck and killed on SR‑520 near Clearlake Road late Tuesday, troopers said.

After 42 years apart, a Louisville father describes reuniting with his daughter after authorities located her in Florida. He spoke about the hug, the investigation and what comes next as charges move through court.

CFTOD filings set a new Dec. 21, 2027 completion target for World Drive North, extending roundabout and resort‑entrance work near Magic Kingdom.

A federal jury convicted James Bernard Grover, founder of a Sanford nonprofit, of coercing a minor; sentencing is set for May 28, 2026.

An Orlando physician was sentenced to two years after admitting he injected patients with silicone oil for buttock enhancements, authorities say. Victims reported painful, lasting complications.

A former Mascotte police officer convicted in the 1987 rape and murder of 11‑year‑old Teresa McAbee has been scheduled for execution March 31, 2026, after Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant.

Chef William Shen will add UniMart, a konbini‑style counter, to Mills Market this summer with tamago sandos, konbini fried chicken, bento boxes and Japanese snacks.

Niagara Bottling’s takeover of the Silver Springs plant in Ocala ends with final staff departures in March, wrapping up nearly 40 years of local bottling.

A motorcyclist was killed after failing to make a curve on S Orange Avenue north of Weatherbee Road. Troopers say the rider was taken to Orlando Regional, where they were later pronounced dead.

Osceola County deputies arrested a 26-year-old after a white Tesla allegedly rammed patrol cars and crashed on I‑4 following a morning pursuit.

Residents and shop owners in downtown Sanford say a stubborn rotten‑egg 'fart' smell followed a 'toxic load' at the wastewater plant; officials say crews adjusted operations.