A viral video shows a driver force a 15‑year‑old cyclist off the road and slap him near Laureate Park in Lake Nona; the teen is recovering in hospital. Local reporting says officers impounded several non‑street‑legal bikes.

Two children were injured Friday after an off-duty Orange County deputy's gun accidentally discharged while being cleaned; both were hospitalized in stable condition.

Food Network alum Chef JAG is opening Davanti at Society Orlando, an 80‑seat French‑Italian spot backed by downtown restaurant incentives.

Two administrators tied to Pinecrest Lakes Academy were arrested on DUI-related charges in Clermont and taken to the Lake County Jail, according to police and school records.

The downtown Orlando Public Library is slated for an $18 million renovation this fall, reworking the first floor with a larger children’s area and new meeting rooms. Detailed plans will be unveiled later this month.

Teddy, a Palm Bay dog, needed emergency surgery after a fabric vest fused into his skin. Two Brevard men were arrested and face felony animal cruelty charges.

Bee Healthy Cafe will test converting its Quail Springs store to Nature’s Table on Aug. 1 as parent Fast Fresh Brands expands beyond Oklahoma. The switch will be tracked monthly as a pilot.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a Silverado on State Road 570 and rescued a woman who'd been allegedly kidnapped during a multi‑county drive. The driver was arrested and faces felony counts.

A two‑alarm apartment fire on the 2900 block of Rio Grande in Orlando displaced at least 10 people Friday afternoon; no injuries were reported and the Red Cross is assisting.

Tree limbs and memorial items were scattered across Astatula Cemetery after what officials and footage suggest was a brief tornado; crews cleared signs and town leaders say headstones were spared.

Heat Advisory in effect Saturday with highs near 97°F and 'feels like' readings into the 100s. Late‑day storms could bring heavy rain, gusts and frequent lightning.

The UAE is opening a consulate in Miami to deepen business ties in technology and aerospace. Mohammed Abdulla Al Ahbabi will lead outreach across Florida as talks with local leaders ramp up.

A pickup ran off County Road 464 near Ocala Friday morning and collided with an SUV; troopers say the crash left one person dead and two others hurt. Officials are investigating.