Deltona commissioners approved a $7 million plan to elevate a flood-prone stretch of Elkcam Boulevard. State grants are expected to cover roughly 75% of the cost.

Peachtree Group originated a $150 million bridge loan to refinance four Flamingo Crossings hotels, highlighting strong lender demand for Disney‑adjacent, brand‑managed assets.

An Apopka resident claimed a $1 million top prize from a $5 AMERICA 250 FLORIDA scratch-off bought at a Wawa on East Colonial Drive. She accepted a $606,600 lump-sum payout.

Christopher Allen pleaded no contest to an armed, masked home invasion in DeLand and was sentenced to 25 years in prison plus a decade of probation.

Midtown Capital Partners paid about $56 million for Cypress Park, a five‑building, near‑fully leased industrial park along Satellite Boulevard. The sale underscores tight small‑bay supply around Orlando International Airport.

Marion County crews battled a third‑alarm factory fire in Weirsdale early July 19; officials say the building collapsed, no injuries were reported and investigators are working the scene.

A man in his 30s died Saturday after a shooting in the 8400 block of Pamlico Street in Orange County. Deputies say there is no threat to the public.

Families and the Florida attorney general blasted a three-year plea after the 2024 International Drive crash that killed a teen and left another seriously injured.

Multiple parked cars in Horizon West were found with smashed windows and rocks inside. Deputies say investigators are working the cases.

Two downtown Winter Garden restaurants will relocate to the historic Bond Building, gaining larger kitchens, private event rooms and expanded outdoor seating in mid-2027.

Palm Bay’s council set a tentative 6.6‑mill rate while warning a November amendment could cut about $46M from city property‑tax revenue.

Low‑90s heat gives way to an afternoon window of storms; heavy downpours and gusts possible.

A judge recommended more than $1 million for Jeff Abramowski after DNA cleared him — but he says the state still hasn’t paid. The award, expungement and paperwork are pending.