An 18‑year‑old worker in Ocala pinned an ax‑wielding man and held him for deputies; the suspect faces aggravated‑assault and drug‑paraphernalia charges. Footage of the takedown was released by deputies.

A Leesburg Circle K sold a Powerball Double Play ticket that matched the Double Play numbers for a $10 million prize, state draw records and reporting show.

Crews have started tearing down the old Kmart and Big Lots on West Vine Street as Kissimmee clears a 22‑acre site for a 630‑unit mixed‑use development anchored by a sportsplex.

Patchy fog this morning clears to sunny skies and highs near 90. A cold front Thursday brings rain, gusty winds and rough offshore seas.

Wildwood Police Department announced the death of Sgt. Richard Parrish while on vacation; officials called his loss "tremendous" but have not released details.

A 69-year-old man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to a child on Cocoa Beach; police say witnesses chased and helped detain him.

The Florida House passed SB 824, which would force school districts to inventory vacant property; supporters call it transparency while critics warn of charter pressure.

A Lake Mary mother faces child neglect charges after deputies found her 12-year-old alone at a Universal CityWalk bar on Saturday night.

Fishermen off Cape Canaveral filmed a massive great white swimming feet from their boat; the footage shows the shark circling close to the hull.

Two Daytona Beach townhome communities traded for $23.75M. The buyer plans broad renovations across the 169‑unit portfolio that could push rents higher.

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.