Gospel Inc.'s Gospel Village in Lakeland added 48 permanent homes on Tuesday, expanding its supportive housing campus for people who were chronically homeless.

Port Orange is mourning 26-year-old Adam Smith, a Spruce Creek baseball coach killed when his car struck a tree line. A memorial and plans for a scholarship have emerged.

A multibillion‑dollar data‑broker industry is helping scammers target older Floridians. We break down the FBI numbers, removal options and simple protections.

Trustees reviewed a draft that would expand cellphone rules to include smartwatches and smart glasses and would bar students from using AI on standardized tests.

A City audit added retroactive sewer charges to OUC statements, leaving some Orlando households with unexpected $500+ bills and even service disconnections.

An unclaimed Quick Pick Fantasy 5 ticket that matched Sunday night’s numbers was sold at a St. Cloud Winn‑Dixie. The prize is listed at $108,870.45.

Florida is testing rapid‑response drones at Deltona High as part of a state-funded pilot that places dozens of ceiling‑mounted craft around campus. Officials say the test will be closely evaluated.

Five of Flagler Beach’s 11 firefighters resigned in April — including Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Fiveash — prompting an internal review and county support for coverage.

A 15‑year‑old special education program in South Daytona says its landlord declined to renew the lease, forcing 73 students and 30 staff to hunt for a new home before mid‑June.

An Orlando lawyer was jailed after refusing to name two anonymous HOA plaintiffs. His emergency appeal argues attorney‑client confidentiality bars compelled disclosure.

Licensed foster homes in Florida have declined sharply, leaving fewer beds for children. Local nonprofits and students are recruiting and training new foster parents.

Osceola County is considering a vendor contract change after warnings that AI‑driven RAM shortages could sharply raise the cost of student laptops. The school board will weigh options Tuesday evening.

State necropsies and inspection records show more than 31 wild sloths died after being imported to Sloth World in Orlando. Conservation groups and regulators say the deaths raise urgent welfare and licensing questions.