A 41-year-old man is jailed without bond after UCF police say he exposed himself near a woman’s vehicle in a downtown Orlando garage.

Two pedestrians were killed in separate Marion County crashes less than three hours apart; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and local safety data points to lighting and crossings as concerns.

Seven Republicans have qualified to challenge Rep. Darren Soto in Florida’s redrawn 9th District. Big self-funding and local endorsements are already reshaping the Aug. 18 primary.

Titusville police responded to a critical incident at Sand Point Park Monday evening; authorities asked the public to stay clear while officers worked the scene. Officials have released few details so far.

District records show Disney is spending at least $30M beyond the parks — including a $24.4M Animal Kingdom Lodge room refresh and BoardWalk additions due late 2026.

Heat Advisory in Orlando Monday, July 27 with highs near 93°F and heat indices into the 100s. Scattered storms may bring heavy rain and lightning this afternoon.

OCPS athletics director Lonnie Flores defends the district's independent‑football experiment as the FHSAA rolls out an Open Division and transfers reshape local teams.

Sheriff Wayne Ivey opened an internal probe after a resident said a marked patrol vehicle struck a dog and drove off. Deputies say the dog is doing well and the agency will cover vet bills.

A viral TikTok clip appears to show a temporary wall falling onto visitors at a busy Universal Orlando walkway, leaving debris and unanswered safety questions.

Orlando will reach about 95°F Friday with heat‑index values over 100°F. Showers and thunderstorms become more likely this weekend; cooling centers are listed by the county.

A person was found dead behind Plaza del Sol mall late Wednesday; Kissimmee police say detectives remained on scene overnight as they investigate.

Mid‑90s heat Thursday with heat index near 103°F. Rain is unlikely today but scattered storms return late week.

A federal judge allowed the Orlando Torah Center’s religious-discrimination suit to proceed after Orange County denied an expansion at 8613 Banyan Blvd.; the case moves to discovery.