Lovetta Quinn‑Henry, PhD, is Apopka’s 16th police chief and the first woman to lead the department, prioritizing data‑driven policing and neighborhood outreach.

Osceola County approved plans to widen Canoe Creek Road and overhaul Buenaventura Boulevard, with officials seeking federal grants to help cover construction costs.

Universal filed a permit to upgrade a trailer compound near Epic Universe, reinforcing earlier filings that point to a 150,000‑sqft Harry Potter expansion.

Lakeshore Drive in Eustis reopened after repair of washout; police and public works promptly addressed the damage.

Orlando's Lake Eola reports no new swan deaths for nearly a month after an avian flu outbreak, leading to increased scrutiny over swan safety and care.

A fire at an apartment parking garage near UCF resulted in two vehicles being engulfed in flames, with firefighting teams successfully extinguishing the fire and no injuries reported.

A Palm Bay man arrested after a massive Brevard County raid is set to plead guilty in federal court to a felon‑in‑possession charge tied to a 92,000‑pound seizure.

Orlando will install fencing and prepare to demolish the former Pulse nightclub in mid‑March as the city preserves artifacts and readies a permanent memorial. New design renderings will be shown March 5.

An Orange County man was arrested for hosting a drug-filled party with minors, involving loud music, underage drinking, marijuana, a glass bong, cocaine, and a firearm.

A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night at South Orchard Street and Division Avenue after a 79‑year‑old driver failed to stop, police say. The driver was taken for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing.

A 71-year-old Ocala man was arrested last Thursday and faces 20 counts of possession of child pornography after an ICAC probe that began with an NCMEC cyber tip.

Florida’s 2024 SNAP error rate topped 15%, and a troubled MyACCESS portal has advocates warning that tightened paperwork could cost the state nearly $1 billion. Lawmakers are racing to act.

A late-night crash on I-95 near Edgewater closed northbound lanes and prompted a trooper investigation.