A 505‑acre master‑planned community called South Lake Toho Ranch has been proposed near Poinciana and could add more than 1,000 homes to the Kissimmee corridor.

Newly released police body‑camera clips show the Palm Bay teen accused in a July 2024 double homicide and capture a short apology. Prosecutors plan to pursue adult charges but say the death penalty is not at issue.

Residents at a Kissimmee RV park say Turnpike construction is coating RVs and homes in soot, dust and diesel fumes.

An Orange County man was arrested after deputies say he aimed a laser at a sheriff’s helicopter; investigators traced the beam to a driveway and found suspected fentanyl. He now faces felony charges under state law.

Patchy morning fog clears to sun with highs near 77°F; rain and gusty south winds increase Sunday night.

Clermont and Ocoee police will hold a joint news conference Friday to announce a "significant development" in a decades‑old cold case involving identified remains.

Ex-coach at Mount Dora High, Colby Erskin, was arrested on child solicitation charges involving inappropriate messages to a minor during his previous tenure at South Plantation High School.

Officials confirm a sinkhole caused a road collapse in Lake County, according to evaluations by Tierra, Inc. and statements by Chairwoman Leslie Campione. Repair plans are underway.

Early 2026 polling shows Byron Donalds leading the GOP primary to succeed Ron DeSantis, with Trump's endorsement amplifying his edge.

Sprouts Farmers Market will open in Clermont on March 6 at 3420 S. US Hwy. 27, kicking off a March 6–8 grand‑opening weekend and creating about 82 local jobs.

The Boring Company has been chosen to develop an underground tunnel to help with traffic in Orlando, with contract talks underway for the project inspired by the Las Vegas Loop.

State agents and auditors have opened inquiries into the Concorde Estates CDD after residents flagged a rapid $900,000 spending spike and missing filings.

A stabbing at Ferran Park left one man injured and prompted Eustis Police Chief Craig Capri to press the city for homelessness services as patrols ramp up.