Scattered thunderstorms are likely this afternoon with gusty winds and heavy downpours possible. Heat returns Monday with mid‑to‑upper 90s and dangerous heat indices.

An early‑morning Sanford shooting left one person with non‑life‑threatening injuries near Hartwell Avenue and Mitch Court. Police say the incident remains under investigation.

A pedestrian was killed late Friday after being struck by a pickup at French Avenue and 27th Street in Sanford. Police say the driver stayed on scene and the crash is under investigation.

A neon-lit ramen and sake bar from local operator Daniel Todd opened Friday in downtown Cocoa Beach, serving ramen, bao, sake flights and cocktails.

Acram Group has redrawn its North Quarter tower as a 17‑story L‑shaped building, trimming units, reorienting an eight‑level garage and adding retail and a pocket park.

Leesburg Marketplace, an 81,071‑sf shopping center on W. North Blvd, sold for $11.5 million; brokers say the center is about 95% occupied and anchored by discount tenants.

A Volusia County travel agent pleaded guilty and was ordered to repay more than $637,000; families have received partial payments but hundreds of thousands remain unpaid.

County permit filings tied to 'Project 680' and a new building number have fans speculating that Epic Universe's Dark Universe could be set for a major expansion.

A Central Florida pilot aims to deliver $200,000 homes to low‑income buyers by pairing discounted prices with state and local support to help renters buy instead of rent.

More than 100 people gathered in Clermont to mourn Charlie Kirk as the Utah case heads to a July preliminary hearing.

Severe thunderstorm warnings moved across the Space Coast Friday, with forecasters warning of 50+ mph gusts, frequent lightning and small hail in Brevard and Osceola counties.

Hernando County Fire Rescue posted condolences Friday for Marion County firefighter/EMT Evan Lewis and shared photos attributed to Marion County Fire Rescue. The brief message offered a tribute but no circumstances.

Groveland households reported rust‑colored water from taps this week; city officials blame a pump failure and are flushing the system while residents worry about higher bills.