Orlando will hit the mid‑90s on Thursday with a Red Flag Warning from noon–8 p.m.; avoid outdoor burning and check on people who lack cooling.

A 38-year-old Crystal River man died after a high-impact collision with a tractor-trailer at CR‑470 and SR‑44 in Sumter County.

Regulators ordered a $90.5 million refund to Duke Energy Florida customers; fuel charges will fall June–September, shaving roughly $5.62 off a 1,000‑kWh bill each month.

A New York‑trained chef has opened Sushi Izuki in O‑Town West, offering a seasonal 18‑course omakase that highlights dry‑aged fish and Hokkaido rice. Limited seats; reservations required.

São Paulo's SEO Basilico is opening a Winter Garden outpost at Stoneybrook Exchange, serving made‑in‑house 12‑inch Neapolitan pies and an open kitchen.

Barakah Beans, the cart-turned coffee brand run by Shams Khazil, plans a Kissimmee storefront at 3262 Vineland Road with Middle Eastern coffee and a summer opening.

Florida’s teachers union has sued the state, arguing universal vouchers and charter funding have siphoned billions from neighborhood public schools and violated the state constitution.

Orlando police ran a citywide Cinco de Mayo DUI sweep that resulted in five DUI arrests, a recovered firearm, illegal drugs and dozens of citations. Officials say officers also responded to three crashes.

A security guard fired back after a man opened fire outside Le Palace early Wednesday, leaving three people with life‑threatening injuries, deputies said.

State regulators approved a settlement raising Sunshine Water bills; the increase trims the company’s request but will boost many customers’ monthly charges.

State inspectors issued emergency closure orders at two Orlando‑area eateries last week after finding pest and sanitation problems. The moves are part of a string of shutdowns across Central Florida this spring.

A jury convicted Jermaine D. Morgan in a 2019 Rockledge carjacking that left a woman beaten; he was sentenced to life without parole after a PRR finding.

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.