A 28,000-square-foot members-first club opened in Orlando’s SoDo with seven courts and chef-driven dining.

The 35th Florida Film Festival lands April 10–19 at Enzian with Paul Giamatti, the Florida premiere of Carolina Caroline and a packed lineup of films and events.

Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant for James Ernest Hitchcock, convicted in the 1976 rape and murder of 13‑year‑old Cynthia Driggers; execution set for May 7, 2026.

Doorbell footage led to the arrest of a 30-year-old man after residents reported attempts to open doors near W. Esther Street. Police say he exposed himself and faces attempted burglary and drug charges.

NASA is moving ahead with Artemis II preparations at Kennedy Space Center while Coast Guard personnel who secure the launch range continue to work without pay amid a DHS funding lapse.

Fruitland Park’s former parks director was arrested after investigators say she used the city's tax‑exempt Amazon account to buy more than $24,000 in personal items.

Clear, muggy morning with highs near 83°F and breezy east winds. High rip‑current risk at east‑central Florida beaches — avoid the surf.

A Leon County judge narrowed a major challenge to SB 180, leaving only a few constitutional claims that could still reshape local planning across Florida.

An anonymous tip led deputies to seize fentanyl, cocaine, meth and firearms at a Central Florida home and arrest a man, officials say.

A 44-year-old Apopka woman was arrested after police say she pointed a rifle at a woman and her child while they walked. Authorities later found the suspect on East Semoran Boulevard and booked her into Orange County Jail.

FHP's CAAT announced an Orange County arrest Monday, saying a Haitian national faces alleged charges including sexual battery on a juvenile and multiple drug counts.

Officials will break ground on the New York Avenue Apartments at the old Putnam Hotel site in DeLand, bringing 84 income‑restricted units and 13 supportive homes.

A facial‑recognition match led to the arrest of Beau Burgess; body‑cam footage and employer timecards later undermined the identification and prosecutors dropped charges.