Xavier Williams' funeral in Connecticut was a time of mourning and remembrance, attended by those wearing blue in his honor. His mother and her boyfriend face serious charges in his death.

Osceola County, Florida, imposed a burn ban due to severe drought conditions measured by the Keetch-Byram Drought Index.

There's a dispute between the Volusia County School Board and DeBary city officials over the location for a new school, with opposition to the School Board's $8 million land purchase plan due to potential community disruption and legal issues.

Manatee County has enacted a burn ban due to high wildfire risks from dry conditions, restricting outdoor burning and pyrotechnics but allowing certain exceptions.

UCF closed two fraternity chapters, Sigma Chi and Delta Upsilon, after investigations confirmed hazing incidents, despite a lack of victim cooperation.

Florida's Attorney General subpoenas Roblox over concerns for child safety online, examining their marketing to children, age-verification, and chat room oversight.

Orange County's Ready Set Orange program is helping homeowners build ADUs to address the housing affordability crisis, offering pre-designed floor plans and streamlined permitting.

Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun's contract will not be renewed after she used a student's preferred name without parental consent, violating state law. Her dismissal sparked backlash and petitions for reinstatement.

Palm Coast's proposed $80M fuel terminal faces opposition from residents and a change of heart by the Mayor; environmental concerns drive resistance, while supporters cite economic benefits. A decisive City Council meeting is approaching.

David Siegel, founder of Westgate Resorts and philanthropist, has died at 89; he was recognized for his fight against the opioid crisis, especially after his daughter's death.

A Titusville, Florida Lottery player won a $400,000 Jackpot Triple Play prize, with the ticket bought at Cumberland Farms. The winning numbers were drawn on April 1, but the prize remains unclaimed.

Survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting voiced safety concerns about the building's structure ahead of a planned visit, with a recent photo revealing a blocked exit from the 2016 tragedy.

The Volusia County Commission has made a section of Ormond Beach permanently dog-friendly after a successful two-year trial, with minimal incidents reported.