Officers and a good Samaritan pulled six people from a sinking boat on East Lake Tohopekaliga after weather turned quickly. Rescuers say lack of life jackets made the situation urgent.

Orange County is weighing a stormwater utility fee to pay for more than $1 billion in drainage and water‑quality projects; commissioners have asked staff to host outreach before a June review.

Publix’s customer‑service FAQ and in‑store signs now ask that only law enforcement openly carry firearms, a reversal from the chain’s October policy. Local reporters say the change showed up this week.

Eric Jiang's Jiang's Kitchen is headed to Mills 50 at 1111 E. Colonial Drive, promising hand-ripped biang biang noodles, soup dumplings and an open kitchen.

A person was found dead early Wednesday at the Heron Lakes Apartments in Kissimmee after a 911 call reported a gunshot. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Apopka police released surveillance images after a man was struck while crossing Orange Blossom Trail; investigators say a white Ford F-150 fled the scene and are seeking tips.

China Lee on South Kirkman Road was emergency‑closed after inspectors found live roaches and rodent droppings, then reopened after a follow‑up inspection. State records show repeated pest problems.

A 24-year-old Palm Bay man died after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck fixed objects in Melbourne. Police have opened a traffic-homicide investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A fenced, never‑occupied house at 802 Short Ave has long baffled neighbors. A renewed public‑private plan could add about 50 affordable townhomes and start construction as soon as 2027.

Clear morning turns hot: highs near 93°F today and a Fire Weather Watch covers inland areas Thursday.

Clermont's Cosa Nostra filed plans to open a second deli at 32 W Plant St in Winter Garden; filings show a tenant but no opening date yet.

Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe opened in Lake Buena Vista, bringing slushies, milkshakes, waffles and crepes to 11955 S. Apopka Vineland Road with late-night hours.

A new video shows an Orange County deputy forcing a vehicle off the road near Walt Disney World; the Sheriff’s Office has not yet released a full account.