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A former Apopka High teacher was arrested March 3 after an alleged yearlong sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Police are asking possible victims to come forward.
Politics & Govt in ...
The Florida House approved HB 253 in a 116–0 vote to expand state dental grant eligibility for veterans. The bipartisan measure, led by Rep. Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds, now goes to the Senate.
Retail & Industry in ...
Walmart has filed permits for a Melbourne remodel pegged at about $5.2M and activity in Titusville as Brevard’s retail map is remade by redevelopments and big land deals.
Weather & Environment in ...
Dense fog cut visibility across Orlando Wednesday morning; fog advisory in effect until 9 a.m. Skies clear for warm afternoons and dangerous rip currents at beaches.
Sanford police released images after a man allegedly exposed himself to children at Mike Kirby Park and asked neighbors near the Retreat at Twin Lakes to check cameras.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
FDOT is exploring a roughly $61.8M purchase of locomotives and cab cars for SunRail to improve reliability and enable weekend trains, but operating costs are steep. Local partners must weigh the bill.
A man was arrested after a shooting at Shadow Bay Park's basketball courts Sunday; deputies say the suspect pulled a pistol from a bag and shot a man in the stomach. The suspect faces aggravated battery with a firearm.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Mary Cook Associates completed interiors at Aperture, the 204‑unit, 680‑bed student community near UCF, showcasing custom "Built to Spec" furnishings and amenity-rich study spaces.
A 40-year-old Ocala woman was killed Sunday after a pickup failed to stop and rear-ended her SUV at NE 36th Ave Road and NE 40th Ave Road, troopers say.
A Reunion Resort mansion with a private bowling alley and indoor basketball court sold for $12.5M, ranking among Osceola County's largest recent home sales.
Community & Society in ...
UCF trustees approved the university’s first major on‑campus housing increase in 12 years, lifting typical semester rates and directing revenue toward repairs and deferred maintenance.
Port Canaveral bumped its Cruise Terminal 5 budget to about $78M and is adding crews to finish earlier, officials say. The landside expansion will nearly double CT‑5’s footprint.
A Brevard County man was arrested after deputies say he climbed into an ambulance on Sykes Creek and tried to drive away while medics treated a patient, striking a paramedic.
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