An Orlando-area clinic CEO and VA employee pleaded guilty in a kickback scheme tied to nearly $12 million in paid veteran-care claims.

Clear skies give Orlando a brief break Friday morning before storms, lightning and heavy downpours return. The unsettled pattern is expected to continue through the weekend.

Brevard schools will allow AI for research and brainstorming, but not for doing students' assignments. New rules also require administrator approval and protect student data.

A 17-year-old girl died after being shot Wednesday afternoon near Old Cheney Highway in Orange County. Deputies say there is no ongoing threat to the community.

Orlando ranks No. 1 among midsized U.S. cities for small-business growth, but local data shows entrepreneurs are still facing serious cost pressures.

An emaciated American bulldog died a day after arriving at a Lake County shelter. Deputies say its owner is now facing animal cruelty and abandonment charges.

Deltona has approved a sweeping under-18 ban on e-bikes, e-scooters and other micromobility devices in public. The rule is already in effect, but enforcement details remain unsettled.

Three people were arrested after a 3-month-old died in Fort Pierce; investigators say the mobile home was sweltering, infested and dangerously dilapidated. Authorities have charged family members.

Heat Advisory in Orlando Tuesday with highs near 95°F and heat indices over 100°F. Late‑day storms may bring heavy rain and gusty winds.

A 21-year-old tourist from Georgia was treated on the sand and hospitalized after a presumed shark bite at the Dunlawton Beach approach in Daytona Beach Shores. Officials say the injuries are not life-threatening.

Police arrested a 27-year-old after a late-night shooting at the Reserve at Orange City. The victim is hospitalized in stable condition while detectives investigate.

A Groveland sergeant was suspended after investigators found he activated emergency lights and drove a marked cruiser more than 100 mph on trips to work.

A Deltona man was arrested after deputies say he siphoned roughly 300 gallons of diesel from Circle K pumps across Central Florida; license‑plate readers and surveillance helped lead to the arrest.