A planned Hopetown village would put housing, jobs and services for adults with disabilities on hundreds of acres east of Orlando. Backers call it lifesaving; advocates warn of segregation.

A child ran into traffic on U.S. 27 in Fruitland Park and was rescued by passing drivers. A daycare worker has been arrested and state investigators have been notified.

Federal prosecutors say Winter Park’s Azad Plastic Surgery discriminated by refusing consultations to people with HIV and Crohn’s; the clinic will pay $40,000 and change policies.

A Lake County man convicted in the 1995 Tavares Middle School killing was released on parole after a judge vacated his life term in April; the decision has stirred family and community anger.

A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday on southbound US‑27 in Lady Lake near Hartsock Sawmill Road. Multiple lanes were closed and later reopened after an investigation.

A gold Tesla Cybercab was seen on Pine Hills Road in Orlando as Tesla accelerates its robotaxi rollout.

Coke Florida completed an $84M overhaul of its Orlando distribution center, adding automation to speed deliveries and help meet rising Central Florida demand.

Universal’s Epic Universe will debut Universal Celestial Goodnight on July 7 — a nightly fountains, lights and fireworks show in Celestial Park.

A Clermont man was arrested after deputies say he pulled two knives and threatened teens over a noisy go-kart on June 8; he now faces two counts of aggravated assault.

An 81-year-old man died and a 79-year-old passenger was seriously injured after their SUV ran off Griffin Avenue in Lake County Sunday evening.

A Kissimmee man was arrested after deputies say an RV chase ended when the vehicle crashed into a tree. Officials say drugs were found and he faces multiple charges.

The AAU Junior Volleyball Nationals return to Orlando June 160July 10, bringing nearly 80,000 athletes and an estimated $760.8M boost to Central Florida.

The Air Force is studying a proposed 50‑acre launch complex about two miles from Port Canaveral; officials warn launches could intermittently restrict navigation. The EA is now under way.