A 22‑page investigation obtained by Channel 9 found outdated procedures, missing PPE and training gaps behind an OUC substation arc‑flash that injured three workers. The findings raise questions about safety culture at the utility.

A‑frame cabins, a lazy river and a porte‑cochere are taking shape at Disney Lakeshore Lodge on the former River Country site. The DVC resort is targeting 2027.

A lawsuit says a 1-year-old found a fentanyl‑contaminated spoon under a sink at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa and was hospitalized; the family filed suit March 13 seeking more than $50,000.

A Mount Dora lieutenant faces criminal charges after police say he swapped injectable Benadryl with water; the city says no patients were harmed.

A Golden Oak estate sold in five days, highlighting renewed demand for turnkey Disney‑adjacent luxury in Orlando. The quick turn points to changing buyer preferences.

A Daytona Beach body-worn camera shows an officer striking a man during an arrest; Mayor Derrick Henry called the footage 'troubling' as police open a review.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Chadwick Willacy, convicted in the 1990 Palm Bay killing of his neighbor. Willacy is scheduled to be executed April 21, 2026.

Renaissance Theatre Company passed final inspections and reopened in Ivanhoe Village on March 13, kicking off a homecoming week of parties, drag shows and performances.

Scattered showers this afternoon with a high near 80°F. Sunday–Monday bring a higher chance of strong, gusty storms and coastal hazards.

Dozens of dead dolphins have washed up along Florida beaches this week; officials are collecting samples and investigating a possible virus.

Seminole County approved $1.05M toward Riverbend Landings, a 146‑unit Sanford complex that will set rents by income to help working families.

The 41st Melbourne Art Festival comes to Wickham Park April 25-26 with 200+ juried artists, live music, KidsWorld and free admission.

A payroll glitch in the district’s new FOCUS system sent duplicate retro pay to thousands; most funds were pulled back, but surprise deductions left some workers scrambling.