Officials say they uncovered a 'house of horrors' child abuse case in Florida; several children were taken into protective custody and investigators opened a criminal probe.

Zaza Bar, the first full bar from local Cuban chain Zaza, is slated for Terminal A at MCO with a June–July 2026 target. The menu will pair cocktails with Cuban favorites.

A national Gap report ties Orlando with Las Vegas for the worst shortage of affordable rentals, leaving low‑income families with few options.

Florida agents arrested a Sanford man after seizing devices they say contained child sexual abuse material, including AI‑produced images; investigators recovered disturbing items during the search.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier highlighted two recent prosecutions in Orlando as part of a statewide child‑predator takedown he says has led to about 1,400 arrests. The cases included a Leesburg rearrest after a cybertip and a Pasco County sentence of 25 years.

Dave & Buster's paid $3.937M for 33 acres in Viera and plans a 26,168‑sq‑ft restaurant-and-arcade, its first Brevard County location.

Two Orlando-area Bahama Breeze restaurants closed Sunday as Darden moves to close half the chain and convert the rest; staff are being reassigned.

Brevard leaders went to Washington to lobby for $57M to bring a Brightline station to Cocoa. Local matching funds and donated land are already part of the proposal.

A Brevard County jury convicted Daniel K. Diemer after prosecutors showed a phone video prosecutors say captures the 2019 killing of his brother‑in‑law.

Okeechobee returns to Sunshine Grove March 19–22, 2026 with headliners across genres and expanded art programming. Officials warn of heavy traffic and recommend early ticket pickup.

A 15‑year‑old was arrested after allegedly texting he would bring a bomb to DeLand High School. Deputies say the suspect claimed the message was sent in anger and had no intent to carry it out.

A 22‑page investigation obtained by Channel 9 found outdated procedures, missing PPE and training gaps behind an OUC substation arc‑flash that injured three workers. The findings raise questions about safety culture at the utility.

A‑frame cabins, a lazy river and a porte‑cochere are taking shape at Disney Lakeshore Lodge on the former River Country site. The DVC resort is targeting 2027.