Gov. DeSantis’ latest Board of Medicine picks include Dr. John Littell, a vocal critic of vaccine mandates; the nominations sharpen the fight over medical rules in Tallahassee.

A DeLand woman was injured Sunday after an alleged box-cutter attack; deputies arrested 22-year-old Amarion 'Bando' Franklin.

Morning fog will slow commutes; highs push into the upper 80s and near 90 midweek. Showers and storms may arrive late Thursday.

Patchy dense fog could slow Orlando's morning commute; afternoon storms are possible and east-central beaches face high rip-current risk.

A 22-year-old Daytona Beach man died after going missing while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near French Landing; rescuers recovered his body after an hours-long search.

Pei Wei has opened in Lake Nona with Wagyu Spring Rolls, a new Korean BBQ entrée and a redesigned app for faster ordering. The Narcoossee Road spot joins the chain’s refreshed locations.

SimSpace is relocating its global headquarters to Orlando and will open a 7,000‑sq‑ft hub for AI‑ready cyber training, testing, and large exercises in Central Florida.

A motorcyclist was killed after a pickup crossed into oncoming traffic on State Road 44 east of Huff Road, officials said. The pickup driver was seriously injured and taken to HCA Lake Monroe Hospital.

Osceola deputies arrested a Kissimmee man after an alleged fake traffic stop; authorities say his SUV had blue lights and a siren.

A Rockledge teen with autism struck an alleged intruder with a hammer during a reported break‑in on Feb. 24. Authorities arrested 29‑year‑old Brandon McCuen and multiple felony counts are pending.

CFX crews are building the 4.4‑mile SR‑516 corridor; the first segment targets spring 2027. Overnight SR‑429 closures and an EV‑charging pilot are part of the work.

Brevard Public Schools has recommended firing a veteran Space Coast teacher after alleging he failed to report two students' sexual encounter. The school board will review the case on March 10.

A pedestrian died Friday night on the I‑4 eastbound onramp from US‑27 in Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says; the crash caused hours-long backups.