A black‑tie gala in Orlando pulled in $1.85 million for Make‑A‑Wish Central and Northern Florida, with proceeds staying in the region to fund local kids’ wishes. The event featured auctions, wish reveals and more than 1,000 guests.

Federal data show AI-enabled scams cost Americans hundreds of millions last year, and Orlando officials say teens are being targeted. Families are being urged to tighten privacy and report suspicious contacts.

A Clermont man was arrested after screams from a white van on U.S. 27 led deputies to a Davenport fire station. Authorities say he faces kidnapping and assault charges and had active Lake County warrants.

Warm, humid Monday with afternoon showers possible. Tuesday brings likely storms and a marginal risk for damaging winds; beaches have moderate rip currents.

Cloudy, muggy start in Orlando with afternoon showers and a moderate rip‑current risk at area beaches. Highs near 87°F and storms could produce brief heavy downpours.

Michael Dezer is under contract to buy an Orlando timeshare in a court‑approved $8.1M bankruptcy sale that could extinguish thousands of owners’ interval interests. The property sits across from Dezerland Park and may be repurposed after closing.

Light rain Saturday morning; scattered storms likely after noon with spotty heavy downpours. Beaches face a moderate rip current risk.

Alma Argentina is opening in College Park this summer, taking over the former College Park Diner on Edgewater Drive. The Oviedo-born spot is known for empanadas, milanesas and large grilled steaks.

Sticky, stormy afternoons in Orlando through early next week with heavy downpours and spot flooding possible.

A man was found dead after a house fire on Amanda Road in Kissimmee. Police and the State Fire Marshal are investigating the cause.

A rhesus macaque wandered into a Longwood backyard Wednesday, prompting residents to notify Florida Fish and Wildlife.

FAA cleared Blue Origin’s New Glenn to return to flight; NG‑4 could launch from the Space Coast as early as June 4 carrying 48 Amazon Leo satellites.

Four marked sea turtle nests on South Cocoa Beach were found disturbed after Memorial Day, forcing volunteers and the FWC to scramble to protect eggs.