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.

A 21-year-old teacher at The Chiles Academy in Daytona Beach was fired and arrested on child abuse charges; the school says it is cooperating with investigators.

A federal judge in Orlando was privately reprimanded after a judicial panel found he had an affair with a law‑enforcement officer and engaged in sexual activity in chambers during business hours.

Gatorland has opened the Guzzlin' Gator Beverage Barn — its first standalone bar — and partnered with Winter Garden’s Crooked Can for a special tap. The outdoor spot serves rotating craft pours and nonalcoholic options inside the park.

Orange County deputies responded to the 1300 block of South Central Avenue after a woman in her 50s was shot Monday; she later died and detectives are investigating. Authorities have released few details so far.

A jury convicted George McFatten III of biting and assaulting Palm Bay officers during a naked December 2023 confrontation; he was sentenced to seven years in state prison.