New bills in Tallahassee would send bail refunds back to defendants, critics say, starving nonprofit bail funds and increasing pretrial jail time and taxpayer costs.

Sunny and gusty Monday in Orlando with a Red Flag Warning 9 a.m.–7 p.m.; protect plants and skip outdoor burning. Expect a freeze early Tuesday morning.

A 21-year-old Cocoa man died after his motorcycle struck a minivan at Courtenay Parkway and Duval Street on North Merritt Island. Troopers say a left‑turning Toyota entered the rider's path and the crash is under investigation.

Patchy morning fog turns into quick showers and likely thunderstorms; gusts up to 30 mph and Red Flag Warnings for parts of central Florida.

NASA’s Artemis II passed a second wet dress rehearsal at Kennedy Space Center, loading more than 700,000 gallons of propellant while keeping hydrogen leaks within safety limits.

A northbound Acura ran off Tomoka Farms Road Thursday night, overturned and caught fire; both occupants were pronounced dead and FHP is investigating.

Hundreds of fish washed ashore at Lake Apopka’s Newton Park after an Arctic blast; state biologists are collecting samples and the FWC is urging residents to report sightings.

Deputies responded to reports of gunfire inside the Walmart on Cypress Parkway just before 8 p.m.; the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says the scene is active and under investigation.

Police posted video of three people tied to a Feb. 4 Cinderlane home invasion. Detectives say no injuries were reported and are offering a reward for tips.

MoveBuddha ranks Lakeland the nation's fastest-growing boomtown after a decade of rapid population gains, spotlighting logistics jobs and housing pressures.

The state health agency removed the labeled "abortion clinic" option from its provider finder this week, prompting calls for explanation from advocates. Access groups say the change could make locating licensed care harder.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is investigating after a body was found near State Road 46, causing traffic disruptions and school commute adjustments.

Santiago's Bodega has closed its Altamonte Springs spot after a decade, leaving the Orlando outpost as the nearest location. The closure comes as rising costs continue to squeeze local restaurants.