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Two teens are wanted after police say occupants of two vehicles exchanged gunfire outside a Deltona RaceTrac last Thursday. One juvenile faces multiple gun charges while an 18-year-old is wanted in an alleged firearm theft.
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Thousands of players and fans head to Orlando April 3–5 for the Pokémon Regional Championships. Spectator badges are $20 and matches stream live on Twitch and YouTube.
Food & Drinks in ...
3Natives Acai Cafe opened at Flamingo Crossings this week, bringing acai bowls, smoothies and a broader café menu to Winter Garden.
Walt Disney World quietly rolled out an After 2 p.m. summer ticket (May 26–July 29) with 2‑ and 3‑day options that sharply cut per‑day costs but restrict morning access and some bookings.
Politics & Govt in ...
An internal audit flagged more than $500,000 in vehicle-related charges and over $50,000 in restaurant tabs at the Daytona Beach Fire Department, prompting a heated commission meeting.
Community & Society in ...
An Orlando ticket matched a 2025 Cash4Life drawing; the winner claimed a $1M lump‑sum payout at Florida Lottery headquarters. The ticket was sold at a Lake Nona Publix.
A Winter Haven toddler was briefly left in a Lyft after the driver pulled away from a RaceTrac. Police and Lyft tracked the ride and reunited the child unharmed.
Danish juice chain Joe & The Juice will open a 3,100‑sq‑ft shop at Waterford Lakes Town Center in Orlando; an exact opening date hasn't been announced.
A 28,000-square-foot members-first club opened in Orlando’s SoDo with seven courts and chef-driven dining.
A Leon County judge narrowed a major challenge to SB 180, leaving only a few constitutional claims that could still reshape local planning across Florida.
Kissimmee police arrested two men after a string of vehicle burglaries near Sunny Street. A search warrant reportedly turned up stolen items and a handgun.
Real Estate & Development in ...
A developer's court challenge could pause a $560M expansion at the Orange County Convention Center, arguing the county broke a 1998 land agreement.
Central Florida’s Cuban community is on edge after federal repatriations and local deportation notices. Lawyers and advocates warn longstanding protections are fraying.
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