Get the latest local stories in your inbox.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A Marion County deputy survived an ambush in Dunnellon after being stabbed multiple times; the suspect is now jailed on attempted murder charges.
Food & Drinks in ...
Tampa-based Fresh Kitchen will take over the former Chicken Guy at 818 S. Orlando Ave, promising a major interior overhaul and a year-end 2026 opening. The move follows the Park Avenue location's 2025 closure.
A downtown Orlando man who recorded a viral arrest no longer faces a street‑racing count, his lawyer says. The case grew from video that showed officers pulling him from a car.
A midday shooting on the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard left one person critically injured; police say the suspect fled and the investigation is ongoing.
Palm Bay police launched a death investigation after a man's body was recovered along the Indian River shoreline early Tuesday near U.S. 1 and Kingswood Drive.
Politics & Govt in ...
Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz has filed to run for mayor in 2027, pitching a neighborhood-focused platform on housing, safety and transit. The entry expands a field already featuring state Rep. Anna Eskamani.
Real Estate & Development in ...
AdventHealth will anchor Legacy Place with an 80‑bed hospital in The Villages, part of a 700‑acre Benderson development that adds retail, medical and office space. Early phases are slated to open in 2027.
A DeLand woman was arrested after detectives say she hit two pedestrians during Daytona Bike Week and fled. Both victims were hospitalized with serious injuries.
A five-property office, retail and medical package in Melbourne traded for about $35M, splitting between two buyers and totaling roughly 294,570 square feet.
Sports in ...
Jon Sumrall stopped in Orlando to preview his early plans for Florida, emphasizing staff, roster work and a return to winning this fall.
Bill Posey, a fixture of Florida’s Space Coast politics, died May 9 at 78. The Rockledge native served in state government before 16 years in Congress.
Weather & Environment in ...
Hot and humid today with a strong chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours that could slow the evening commute.
Highs near 91°F and scattered afternoon storms are likely in Orlando, with some cells capable of strong gusts. A downtown cooling center is available at 42 E Jackson St.
Newsletter Signup
Enter your email, choose one or more newsletters, and we will only send updates for the metros you select.
* indicates required
Select at least one newsletter.