A Deltona man was arrested after deputies say he siphoned roughly 300 gallons of diesel from Circle K pumps across Central Florida; license‑plate readers and surveillance helped lead to the arrest.

Police say officers stopped Miguel Ramos downtown on July 11 and seized a loaded firearm, a large bag of cannabis and packets testing positive for fentanyl and cocaine.

Emily Duda Buckley and Marcus Hyatt are headed to an Aug. 18 GOP primary for the open House District 38 seat in Seminole County. Buckley holds a fundraising edge and business PAC backing; Hyatt emphasizes law‑and‑order credentials.

An Oviedo resident was arrested after deputies say he pointed a handgun at a Palm Valley community manager during an HOA dispute; the office was closed and management alerted residents.

City Manager Keith Touchberry says a roughly $4 million FY2026–27 gap has drained reserves and prompted a Brevard County Sheriff review of the city’s finances. Officials will discuss fixes at this week’s council workshops and an auditor selection meeting.

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.