A $45 million mixed‑use project called the Lumberyard District will add 392 apartments, retail and a 55,000‑sq‑ft entertainment venue to downtown Clermont. Traffic and parking are already top concerns.

An Orlando police officer was booked on an aggravated-stalking charge after his ex shared Ring footage alleging repeated harassment and threats. Investigations are underway.

Commissioners will vote Thursday on a three‑year, $55,000‑per‑year contract to add Aurelian AI’s "Ava" to Winter Garden’s 911 non‑emergency lines. Vendors and early pilots say it frees dispatchers; advocates want clear oversight and data rules.

Dutch Bros will open two drive‑thru shops in Brevard County — one in Titusville and another in Melbourne — planned for this summer.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect 1–6 p.m. today for parts of the Orlando area as gusty southwest winds and low humidity raise fire danger. Expect sunny skies and highs near 79°F; rain chances increase Friday and Saturday.

Orange County crews fought a 1.5-acre brush fire near North Hiawassee Road Wednesday as smoke rose over nearby neighborhoods.

A Miami driver was arrested after a Feb. 23 road‑rage confrontation near the Mall at Millenia; police say she bit an officer and faces four felony counts.

Montreal dessert chain La Diperie plans four Orlando-area shops, starting with a Winter Park location this summer.

Detectives say a Pompano Beach man stole boxes of sports trading cards from a Lake Park Target and sold them online as part of a statewide retail‑theft probe.

An Orlando man faces felony and misdemeanor animal‑cruelty charges after a severely emaciated, flea‑infested Great Dane mix was found inside a Dellwood Drive home following an eviction.

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced a $1,000 reward after a 5-year-old was struck by an e-bike near Sun Splash Park; deputies released a surveillance still and seek tips.

Progressive is returning excess profits to Florida auto policyholders who had coverage on Dec. 31, 2025; average rebates are near $300 and will arrive automatically in early 2026.

A WWII-era practice bomb was unearthed near Freedom 7 Elementary in Cocoa Beach on Feb. 24; military EOD crews removed it and took it to Cape Canaveral for disposal.