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.

A Rockledge teen with autism struck an alleged intruder with a hammer during a reported break‑in on Feb. 24. Authorities arrested 29‑year‑old Brandon McCuen and multiple felony counts are pending.

Muggy, warm weekend in Orlando with highs near 85°F. Atlantic beaches face a high rip current risk through the weekend.

A jury convicted 16‑year‑old Kydris Jackson of second‑degree murder after prosecutors say a Cash App dispute led to a 2023 shooting that killed 19‑year‑old Griffin Smith.

A student at Discovery Intermediate in Poinciana was found with a knife after a tip to school officials; the district’s code treats weapons as serious violations.

A pedestrian-involved crash near Parking Garage B at Orlando International Airport closed northbound Jeff Fuqua Boulevard early Friday and is causing delays for travelers.

Patchy fog this morning clears into mid‑80s by afternoon. High rip‑current risk at area beaches through the weekend.