A Lake Wales woman died after a Jeep struck her electric bicycle on Scenic Highway near Babson Park late Tuesday night. Investigators say the rider wore a reflective vest; the bike's lights' status is unclear.

FDLE will debut a statewide Spectrum Alert next Wednesday to help locate missing children with autism. The system can broadcast statewide notices and geolocated emergency texts.

Sheriff Chris Blackmon will hold a 1 p.m. briefing after a yearlong probe into alleged unlicensed assisted‑living homes. Authorities say a husband and wife were detained; details are expected at the press conference.

A Central Florida multi‑month probe called Operation Innocence Shield rescued three adult victims and led to 10 arrests, officials said at a press conference.

Florida AG James Uthmeier has launched subpoenas to CVS and Caremark, targeting PBM audits and contract rules that critics say hide drug costs and squeeze pharmacies.

Authorities say Elias Bautista was arrested after allegedly striking an ICE agent during an Orange County traffic stop; he faces aggravated battery charges.

Withlacoochee Forestry Center crews are fighting a wildfire south of Waters Road near Van Fleet in Lake County; officials have asked people to avoid the area.

SpaceX is aiming for a predawn Falcon 9 launch from Cape Canaveral on June 23 to fly its Starfall demo, a prototype reentry capsule the FAA cleared for testing. The booster will try to return to a droneship off the Atlantic coast.

Survivors who leave abusive partners say police reports still don’t free them from shared leases — a bill to change that stalled in Tallahassee.

A state letter warns Orlando it could lose grant money if a temporary three‑year bypass of the Historic Preservation Board is approved. The City Council advances a second reading Monday as advocates and developers clash.

A pedestrian was killed late Friday after being struck by a pickup at French Avenue and 27th Street in Sanford. Police say the driver stayed on scene and the crash is under investigation.

A Tavares boater has been charged after a March 23, 2025 crash at Ed Stone Park seriously injured three passengers.

Titusville will bid on tax‑lien and auction lots to create retention ponds, backed by a $40,000 council allocation and a new stormwater master plan.