Seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily closed after state inspectors found roaches, rodent droppings and other hazards; most cleared follow-up inspections.

A New York CEO identified as Fernandez bought 134 Casa Bendita in Palm Beach for $25M, a high‑end purchase listed by Margit Brandt.

A Lake County man was extradited to face a first‑degree murder warrant in the 2025 roadside killing of Monica Islam. Investigators point to surveillance, license‑plate and DNA evidence.

A News 6 investigation found nearly 350,000 Florida properties face flood hazards FEMA maps don’t show. Here’s what Orlando‑area homeowners need to check.

Surveillance video and witnesses say an Orlando man carried a woman into his truck outside a Winter Park Wawa on Sunday. The suspect faces kidnapping-related charges.

A toll booth attendant died Monday after a pickup crashed through the Dunlawton Avenue beach ramp into the ocean; the driver was detained and the ramp is closed.

A black‑tie gala in Orlando pulled in $1.85 million for Make‑A‑Wish Central and Northern Florida, with proceeds staying in the region to fund local kids’ wishes. The event featured auctions, wish reveals and more than 1,000 guests.

Federal data show AI-enabled scams cost Americans hundreds of millions last year, and Orlando officials say teens are being targeted. Families are being urged to tighten privacy and report suspicious contacts.

A Clermont man was arrested after screams from a white van on U.S. 27 led deputies to a Davenport fire station. Authorities say he faces kidnapping and assault charges and had active Lake County warrants.

Warm, humid Monday with afternoon showers possible. Tuesday brings likely storms and a marginal risk for damaging winds; beaches have moderate rip currents.

Cloudy, muggy start in Orlando with afternoon showers and a moderate rip‑current risk at area beaches. Highs near 87°F and storms could produce brief heavy downpours.

Michael Dezer is under contract to buy an Orlando timeshare in a court‑approved $8.1M bankruptcy sale that could extinguish thousands of owners’ interval interests. The property sits across from Dezerland Park and may be repurposed after closing.

Light rain Saturday morning; scattered storms likely after noon with spotty heavy downpours. Beaches face a moderate rip current risk.