Orlando's proactive policing has led to a significant drop in crime, with a notable 68% decrease in homicides and overall declines in violent and property crimes. Community initiatives like Peace Orlando have also contributed to safety improvements.

State forestry and county crews responded to a wildfire off Monroe Street in Astatula. Officials urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.

An Orlando couple died when their Beechcraft went down near Echo Lake in Murchison, Texas; a dog on board survived. Officials say the pilot reported oil on the windshield before the crash.

Titusville's council refused to fast-track a plan to build hundreds of homes on the Royal Oak Golf Course and ordered a small-area study to assess traffic and drainage.

State agents seized nearly 900 illegal vaping devices from Clermont and Ocoee as part of a record statewide enforcement sweep. Officials say the haul included banned substances and thousands of removed packages.

A 505‑acre master‑planned community called South Lake Toho Ranch has been proposed near Poinciana and could add more than 1,000 homes to the Kissimmee corridor.

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Clermont on March 6 at 3420 S. US Hwy. 27, kicking off a March 6–8 grand‑opening weekend and creating about 82 local jobs.

State officials handed out $1.7M to Volusia and Flagler law enforcement to reimburse 287(g) immigration‑enforcement costs; Flagler received the largest share.

Crews have cleared land for The Grow, a 1,200‑acre, $2B agrihood near UCF that pairs a nine‑acre working farm with mixed housing, retail and parks.

A $400M rebuild will modernize Camping World Stadium, add roughly 2,000 seats and position Orlando to land bigger sports and concerts through a phased plan ending in 2027.

Three workers at a Rockledge daycare were arrested after investigators say surveillance video shows staff striking toddlers. Families have hired lawyers as the probe continues.

Patchy fog this morning clears to sunny skies with highs near 79°F. High rip current risk at area beaches through mid‑week.

A driver crashed into a Seminole County business following a road rage incident, resulting in structural damage and his own non-life-threatening injuries. He was cited for reckless driving.