A Miami traffic law firm says Florida's updated tag‑obscuring statute is unconstitutionally vague and has asked a federal judge to block enforcement and clear past citations.

A former Apopka High teacher was arrested March 3 after an alleged yearlong sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. Police are asking possible victims to come forward.

A 22‑year‑old Ocklawaha man was sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to attempting to meet what he thought was a 14‑year‑old online. Prosecutors said the case was handled under Project Safe Childhood.

An Orlando Jack in the Box franchisee is targeting Clermont and Altamonte Springs as part of a multi-site Central Florida expansion.

An early-morning shooting at the Palms Club condos in MetroWest left one person dead and another injured. Police blocked the entrance as detectives worked the scene.

The Florida House approved HB 253 in a 116–0 vote to expand state dental grant eligibility for veterans. The bipartisan measure, led by Rep. Jervonte "Tae" Edmonds, now goes to the Senate.

A 17-year-old pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the Dec. 12 killing of Gabriel Rosario Cortez and received a four-year prison term under a plea deal.

A toucan was spotted near an Orlando day spa on Wednesday; WKMG captured the sighting. Authorities ask anyone with sightings to contact animal services.

A 68‑year‑old Cocoa man was struck and killed on SR‑520 near Clearlake Road late Tuesday, troopers said.

Sanford breaks ground March 4 on a $5.3M Fort Mellon Park overhaul that adds a new amphitheater and Lake Carola shoreline upgrades. The six-month project aims to boost waterfront programming.

The seven‑acre Adventure Landing parcel in St. Augustine sold for $3.6 million; the park remains open while buyers' plans and permit filings are pending.

Senators Rick Scott and Tom Cotton asked Attorney General Pam Bondi to urge the DOJ to investigate Chinese-owned surrogacy centers, citing reports of dozens of agencies and national-security concerns.

A two-story restaurant and lounge from Knallhart Management opens March 11 in Downtown Winter Garden with a terrace, dining room and late-night lounge.