A resident filmed two coyotes in Orlando’s Audubon Park near Chelsea Place, prompting FWC reminders to keep small pets indoors and secure yards. Neighbors are weighing safety steps while officials urge prevention over removal.

Orange County moved to clear and sell the embattled Tymber Skan condo complex after officials concluded remaining buildings are unsafe; staff say residents will be assisted.

City leaders approved a first reading to lift local business tax rates by 5%; a final vote is scheduled next week. The commission also approved $3.5M in budget shifts.

A Kissimmee man faces a second‑degree murder charge after the June 26 backyard death of Charles Harper. Police recovered the victim’s pickup and are asking for tips.

UCF forward Jamichael Stillwell is among athletes suing the NCAA to regain a fifth season under the new age‑based 5‑for‑5 rule. The Cobb County filing seeks an injunction that could clear the way for him to play in 2026‑27.

Orlando-born Tacos My Guey is opening a Winter Garden storefront at 1025 S. Dillard St. The chain teased a free-meal giveaway for the first 50 guests.

A Navy veteran ran into a DeLand house fire and carried a girl and the family dog to safety; two first responders were treated and all are expected to recover.

Sanford officials are again weighing a citywide fire assessment fee as a November 3, 2026 property‑tax amendment threatens to cut local revenue by millions.

A new Downtown Maitland multimodal study identifies 138 crashes on Maitland Avenue and recommends crosswalks, lane tweaks and intersection rebuilds for city leaders to consider.

Orlando's Jordan Lee rallied past Cruz Hewitt to win the Wimbledon boys' singles title, a landmark moment for the USTA National Campus in Lake Nona. The 16-year-old's run capped a rapid rise through junior ranks.

Orange County Fire Rescue performed life‑saving measures at a Saturday drowning call and transported the child to Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, officials said.

The downtown Orlando Public Library is slated for an $18 million renovation this fall, reworking the first floor with a larger children’s area and new meeting rooms. Detailed plans will be unveiled later this month.

Bee Healthy Cafe will test converting its Quail Springs store to Nature’s Table on Aug. 1 as parent Fast Fresh Brands expands beyond Oklahoma. The switch will be tracked monthly as a pilot.