James Fishback is scheduled to speak at UCF tonight at 5 p.m. His campus visits have drawn both supporters and protests amid criticism over far‑right ties.

City staff recommended DNA Event Creative to run the Garden Theatre; the City Commission will consider the award on April 23, 2026. The pick is meant to restart shows at the Plant Street landmark after a 2024 closure.

Firefighters in Ocoee removed a man from an active blaze after noticing he was dressed in turnout gear; Ocoee police arrested him for impersonating a firefighter.

A 24-year-old woman faces three aggravated assault counts after police say she nearly ran down Sanford code enforcement officers in the City Hall lot.

Volusia deputies say an infant taken off life support Wednesday died at home, and Sheriff Mike Chitwood says murder charges will be pursued against the father.

Winter Park’s Good Pour is franchising across Central Florida while celebrating a $500K giving milestone; the chain will mark the achievement with in‑store events and new openings.

Florida has cleared a legal path for state funding of vertiports and charging networks, letting FDOT back aerial hubs intended for eVTOL aircraft. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

A 115-acre brush fire near Wiygul Road in Umatilla filled parts of Lake County with smoke while crews worked containment. Officials urged people to avoid the area.

An Orange County judge has rescheduled the trial for the teen accused in the downtown Orlando Halloween 2024 shooting, returning the case to the court calendar after months of delays.

Volusia detectives charged a man after his 7‑month‑old needed emergency brain surgery; investigators say medical evidence and witnesses point to repeated shaking.

Disney World’s 2027 ticket calendar is out: peak dates climb to record highs while budget days remain.

QXO agreed to acquire TopBuild for about $17 billion, accelerating consolidation in building-products distribution.

An Eustis man was arrested April 17 on charges tied to a wrong‑way crash on SR 44 in November 2024 that killed a 20‑year‑old motorcyclist, authorities say.