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Photos from the Florida Forest Service show crews battling a vegetation fire near Pretty Lake Road in Clermont as county firefighters protect nearby structures.
Parks & Nature in ...
Bodycam shows Osceola deputies wrestle and secure an alligator; officials used the video to warn residents to stay back as mating season ramps up.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
An Iowa man pleaded no contest in the 2021 Vero Beach crash that killed a woman; sentencing is set for June 12, 2026.
Community & Society in ...
A small baseball-and-softball microschool will open at Cheney Elementary in August as OCPS tries to reverse enrollment and funding losses. The pilot pairs academics with travel teams for grades 3–6.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Walmart bought the plaza that houses its DeBary Neighborhood Market for just over $5 million. The sale shifts the land into the retailer’s hands and follows a wider industry trend.
A pre-dawn two-vehicle collision on U.S. 27 in Davenport left two people dead and a third injured. Polk County deputies are investigating the crash near California Boulevard.
Orlando police say five suspects used cloned EBT cards to buy cases of energy drinks and coffee, then stashed and resold the goods — at least 29 accounts were hit.
The man accused of killing off‑duty Officer David Jewell is due in Volusia County court Monday to change his plea and face sentencing.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
A small 'Project Fedora' filing points to a tiny Indiana Jones-themed kiosk near the stunt show at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Food & Drinks in ...
Plan filings and state records show 50s Diner is set to open at 7223 International Drive in Dowdy Plaza, joining other I‑Drive eateries.
A pedestrian died Friday night after being struck at Shader Road and North Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando, troopers say. The crash involved a 2023 Kia Telluride and is under investigation.
A Marion County jury convicted Melissa Waiman Schroer in the 2019 death of her two-month-old son, Wailan. Sentencing is set for June 29, 2026.
A 17-year-old Seminole High student was arrested after a gun was found in his bag; officials praised the tip that led to the arrest and say the campus is secure.
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