A CoStar analysis finds most hotel rooms added from 2019–2025 were built in tourism magnets like Hawaii and Washington, D.C., not in the fastest-growing states.

Federal and state investigators say they've secured a $1.83M settlement with movers and their owner after alleging deceptive household‑goods practices. The judgment splits penalties, restitution and attorney fees.

A former Mascotte police officer convicted in the 1987 rape and murder of 11‑year‑old Teresa McAbee has been scheduled for execution March 31, 2026, after Gov. DeSantis signed a death warrant.

A Golden Oak single-story estate at Walt Disney World is listed for $10.45M and includes a replica of Walt Disney’s office, themed rooms and a resort courtyard.

Osceola County plans to negotiate selling a 25-acre parcel beside Kissimmee Gateway Airport to Jr. Davis Construction to secure jobs and industrial space.

A man was shot outside an after-hours Orlando club on N. Apopka Vineland Road; Orange County deputies arrested a 33-year-old suspect. Surveillance footage is part of the probe.

Chef William Shen will add UniMart, a konbini‑style counter, to Mills Market this summer with tamago sandos, konbini fried chicken, bento boxes and Japanese snacks.

Rollins launched the Rick Goings Institute, completing a $200M Innovation Triangle that pairs an expanded museum, The Alfond Inn and new executive education in Winter Park.

Mary Cook Associates completed interiors at Aperture, the 204‑unit, 680‑bed student community near UCF, showcasing custom "Built to Spec" furnishings and amenity-rich study spaces.

A 40-year-old Ocala woman was killed Sunday after a pickup failed to stop and rear-ended her SUV at NE 36th Ave Road and NE 40th Ave Road, troopers say.

A suspect was arrested after a road‑rage shooting on South U.S. 441 in Apopka; police say no one was hurt and photos show bullets through the vehicle.

The Orlando Magic and a community organizing committee will file a formal bid in April to bring NBA All‑Star Weekend back to Kia Center, targeting a 2028–2030 window.

Dense morning fog gives way to sun and a high near 79°F. Onshore winds raise rip‑current and boating hazards through the week.