A state-funded pilot in Altamonte Springs converts biosolids into fuel while cutting PFAS levels, officials say.

Two late-night shootings in Sanford's Goldsboro neighborhood left one man dead and another hospitalized; police say investigations are ongoing.

A bomb threat prompted the evacuation of the Central Florida Zoo in Sanford; deputies later cleared the grounds and the zoo plans to reopen Monday under normal hours.

Surveillance footage allegedly shows a West Melbourne daycare worker striking toddlers with a stapler and other objects; she was arrested and faces multiple misdemeanor charges.

Stella's Modern Pantry will close its Broadway storefront on June 20, 2026; owners Stacey Atsides and Albert Barrett say they plan to relocate the shop. The downtown staple has been a fixture for nearly 20 years.

Universal is weighing strict daily caps at Epic Universe as long waits persist. The change could shorten lines but would reshape how visitors buy tickets and plan trips.

A Marion County man was sentenced to 15 years after pleading no contest in a 2023 crash that killed an 81‑year‑old woman.

A pedestrian was killed Saturday night on the 5000 block of Williamson Boulevard in Port Orange as police investigate the crash.

A 46-year-old man was wounded Friday at the Ollie's in Market Place Plaza; police say suspects fled in a black Mazda and are asking for tips.

Cigna will leave Florida’s ACA marketplace for 2027, joining Aetna’s earlier withdrawal and narrowing choices for shoppers ahead of next open enrollment.

Thousands gathered in downtown Orlando for the 10th CommUNITY Rainbow Run, honoring the 49 victims of Pulse while raising funds for a permanent memorial.

A Polk County multi‑agency undercover operation dubbed "Polk Around and Find Out" led to 266 arrests and 439 charges, with social‑service groups screening possible trafficking victims. Authorities say prosecutions are pending.

A Cessna 150 went down near West Clay Street and John Young Parkway; both people aboard were taken to a nearby hospital.