An early-morning crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 ramps killed one person and shut the road between Deerfield and Town Center, authorities say.

A WKMG video said Edgewater would vote to ban A.I. data centers — the city's July 20 agenda shows no ordinance. We checked the official packet and state law that shapes local options.

A Melbourne retail parcel anchored by Chipotle and Chase sold for more than $7.2 million, according to reports. The trade highlights continued investor interest on the Space Coast.

Midtown Capital Partners paid about $56 million for Cypress Park, a five‑building, near‑fully leased industrial park along Satellite Boulevard. The sale underscores tight small‑bay supply around Orlando International Airport.

A DeFuniak Springs man claimed the $5 million 200X THE CASH prize and took a $2.78M lump-sum; the winning ticket was sold at a local Tom Thumb, state records show.

Hot and humid Monday with scattered afternoon storms and gusty winds. Heat index may top 100°F and county cooling centers offer relief.

Marion County crews battled a third‑alarm factory fire in Weirsdale early July 19; officials say the building collapsed, no injuries were reported and investigators are working the scene.

A DeLand mother died after jumping into the St. Johns River to rescue her 4-year-old; witnesses and a boater pulled the child to safety, deputies say.

NASA will outfit Orion with two Starlink mini laser terminals to downlink 4K imagery to Mission Control in Houston as part of the Artemis III relay demo.

Hundreds marched in Orlando calling for transparency after a string of deadly encounters tied to ICE. Protesters demanded body‑camera footage, investigations and policy changes.

A Crosland Southeast master plan would add 331 housing units, townhomes and street‑level retail to Orlando’s Packing District at Princeton and Orange Blossom Trail.

A man in his 30s died Saturday after a shooting in the 8400 block of Pamlico Street in Orange County. Deputies say there is no threat to the public.

Mostly sunny early Sunday, July 19, with a high near 93°F and a 40% chance of late‑day storms. Expect lightning, heavy rain and gusty cells inland.