A Brevard County jury awarded more than $14 million after a Palm Bay woman ate ice cream that contained metal; jurors held the franchisor liable.

Patchy fog will slow Friday’s morning commute in Orlando; sunshine pushes highs to the upper 80s. Expect gusty winds and rough surf Saturday–Sunday.

Patchy fog and mid-60s Thursday morning in Orlando; mostly sunny with a high near 83°F and a slight chance of afternoon showers. High rip current risk at central Atlantic beaches — avoid the surf.

A man drove through a gate onto the tarmac at Daytona Beach International Airport and tried to get into a plane; deputies say he was intoxicated and is now in custody.

Clermont opened a 20‑acre Public Safety Training Facility at 400 12th St., consolidating fire and police training and bringing Lake County’s only ISO‑1 training site to town.

An Orlando judge paused an arraignment, saying he was overwhelmed by the number of counts against a defendant prosecutors called a serial offender.

Multiple bomb threats put Lake Placid schools on lockdown Wednesday; deputies later said the calls were not credible and students were reported safe. Investigators remain on the scene.

Two people were shot on Overlook Road in Winter Park and taken to a hospital; two suspects were arrested after a chase ended in Lake Mary. Authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A mulch pile fire in Malabar sent a strong odor across nearby homes Tuesday, reviving complaints about industrial mulching on residential-zoned land.

High rip current risk at east‑central beaches and spotty storms in Orlando today. Some neighborhoods near Melbourne saw heavy rain this morning.

An Orlando man admitted running an off-the-books payroll operation that prosecutors say cost taxpayers millions. Sentencing is set for June 24, 2026.

A weakening front pushes in Tuesday afternoon with a 30–50% chance of showers and storms. Volusia and northern Brevard beaches are under a high rip‑current risk.

Tammi Reiss will lead Florida's women's basketball program after turning Rhode Island into Atlantic 10 champions and an NCAA tournament team. The hire follows Kelly Rae Finley's March exit.