MINISO, CAVA and Mister O1 are heading to Waterford Lakes Town Center in 2026 while Fat Rosie's opened March 5. The arrivals expand dining and discount retail near UCF.

A Davenport man alleged to be in the U.S. illegally hid inside the drywall of a motel bathroom after a traffic stop and short chase. Deputies used a chemical agent to coax him out and ICE placed a detainer.

A DeLand woman was injured Sunday after an alleged box-cutter attack; deputies arrested 22-year-old Amarion 'Bando' Franklin.

A Rockledge teen with autism struck an alleged intruder with a hammer during a reported break‑in on Feb. 24. Authorities arrested 29‑year‑old Brandon McCuen and multiple felony counts are pending.

Muggy, warm weekend in Orlando with highs near 85°F. Atlantic beaches face a high rip current risk through the weekend.

A jury convicted 16‑year‑old Kydris Jackson of second‑degree murder after prosecutors say a Cash App dispute led to a 2023 shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Griffin Smith.

A student at Discovery Intermediate in Poinciana was found with a knife after a tip to school officials; the district’s code treats weapons as serious violations.

A pedestrian-involved crash near Parking Garage B at Orlando International Airport closed northbound Jeff Fuqua Boulevard early Friday and is causing delays for travelers.

Patchy fog this morning clears into mid‑80s by afternoon. High rip‑current risk at area beaches through the weekend.

A Georgia woman was arrested after Volusia detectives say she helped a prison-run ring pose as deputies and bilk a Florida resident out of roughly $79,000 in bitcoin.

A report says a Windermere mother and her two children were found dead in their home in an apparent murder‑suicide; officials have not yet posted an official release. Resources and crisis lines are listed for people in need.

AdventHealth has begun demolishing more than two acres at its downtown Orlando campus to clear space for a new medical office building near the Innovation Tower.

Patchy fog this Thursday morning gives way to mid‑80s heat. Expect isolated afternoon showers and a high rip current risk at east‑coast beaches.