Sumter County deputies are searching for 18‑year‑old Quamariyontae Harris after a domestic‑incident shooting near NE 9th Street and County Road 222. Authorities say he may be armed with a long rifle.

Donalds’ team says a two‑month spring surge pushed the campaign and PAC past $81 million, amplifying his frontrunner position in the Florida governor’s race.

FPL says undergrounding, stronger poles and smart‑grid gear have helped crews restore power faster after recent storms as hurricane season begins. Officials point to 2,000 miles of undergrounding and new automation tools.

A Belle Isle homeowner found an alligator paddling in a backyard pool late last week; officers secured and relocated the reptile and no injuries were reported.

Surveillance video and witnesses say an Orlando man carried a woman into his truck outside a Winter Park Wawa on Sunday. The suspect faces kidnapping-related charges.

Davenport will mark America’s 250th on July 4 with a ribbon‑cutting at the revamped Lewis Mathews Sports Complex, live music, vendors and a fireworks finale.

A toll booth attendant died Monday after a pickup crashed through the Dunlawton Avenue beach ramp into the ocean; the driver was detained and the ramp is closed.

A black‑tie gala in Orlando pulled in $1.85 million for Make‑A‑Wish Central and Northern Florida, with proceeds staying in the region to fund local kids’ wishes. The event featured auctions, wish reveals and more than 1,000 guests.

Brevard County records show the Jackson Kia parcel in Cocoa sold for more than $15 million. Jenkins Auto Group acquired the dealership and the land in mid‑May.

Two Seminole County teenagers were arrested after police say they fired gel‑blaster pellets at pedestrians in Oviedo and Winter Springs, leaving victims with visible welts.

A Leesburg couple found a stranger making coffee in their kitchen while they swam; deputies later arrested a 36-year-old woman who faces burglary and theft charges.

AI news and big IPO filings sent markets to fresh highs Monday, with Micron topping $1,000 and Anthropic filing for an IPO.

A five‑day spoken‑word festival lands in Orlando next week, bringing 200+ poets, 32 teams and a #ReviveZora kickoff in Eatonville.