Rebecca Murphy says she was assaulted while unconscious in a Flagler County ambulance and has now spoken on camera; prosecutors say video evidence helped secure a conviction. The case has renewed questions about patient safety during ambulance transports.

Two brush fires in Osceola County prompted evacuations and a significant response from multiple fire agencies; no injuries or structure damage was reported.

A two-year-old reported missing from a Sanford apartment was found unresponsive in a retention pond and later died, police say.

Orange County is advancing several major Horizon West road projects — widening corridors, adding 10‑ft multiuse paths and wildlife crossings to ease congestion. Timelines stretch through 2027.

Avanath paid $73.5M for the 336-unit Retreat at Valencia, keeping half the apartments income-restricted while promising resident services.

A 55-year-old Kissimmee man was arrested after a Carter Drive shooting left two brothers critically injured. Detectives are asking the public to call CrimeLine with tips.

Breezy north winds this afternoon bring small‑craft concerns along the coast. Temperatures climb into the 80s by midweek.

Rep. Greg Steube asked the DOJ to investigate states that don’t offer religious exemptions to vaccine mandates, naming New York, California, Maine and Connecticut.

Sen. Ashley Moody has filed the Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act to raise prison terms and fines for health-care fraud. The bill cites recent fraud probes as its spur.

A storage-unit blaze in Altamonte Springs forced the safe evacuation of four dogs, a cat and one worker early Sunday. Officials say the fire was contained and investigators are probing the cause.

A family‑run Georgia smokehouse has landed at Ocala’s Paddock Market, moving from food‑truck roots to a full restaurant with a bar, brisket plates and late‑night music.

Orlando's proactive policing has led to a significant drop in crime, with a notable 68% decrease in homicides and overall declines in violent and property crimes. Community initiatives like Peace Orlando have also contributed to safety improvements.

State forestry and county crews responded to a wildfire off Monroe Street in Astatula. Officials urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.