A 17-month-old boy has died after falling into a backyard pool in Deltona; deputies say investigators consider it an accidental drowning. Officials extended condolences as the case is reviewed.

A Winter Haven man was arrested after an undercover Polk County sting in which he allegedly agreed to pay $100 to have sex with a 14-year-old, deputies say.

A Seminole County deputy shot and killed a man while responding to a noisy block party in Sanford’s Midway neighborhood; FDLE will investigate. Two others were hurt.

Alachua County deputies arrested a 29-year-old Gainesville woman after her 2-year-old was found unresponsive with severe bruises; the child remains hospitalized as investigators pursue charges.

Hot, muggy start on Saturday, June 20 with likely afternoon thunderstorms. Heat indices may top 100°F — county cooling sites and free LYNX rides are available.

A rhesus macaque briefly visited the porch of Mount Dora’s Lakeside Inn this week before wildlife specialists arrived. Officials urge residents to keep a safe distance and report sightings.

A 99,000‑SF UPS‑leased Palm Bay warehouse is listed for $14M, drawing investor interest as Space Coast industrial demand tightens.

A Leesburg man was sentenced to four years after pleading guilty to buying 44 firearms in 2023 and supplying weapons that were intercepted at the border.

Col. Bob Hines, named Artemis III's sole backup, has the résumé and training that could put him on the moon on a later Artemis flight.

Federal labor officials say Patina must reinstate and pay back wages to a fired Pizza Ponte cashier after an NLRB complaint filed this spring. A hearing is set for Sept. 15, 2026.

Seminole County prosecutors filed notice they will seek the death penalty against Daniel Rodriguez after a 69-count indictment alleging sexual battery and extensive child‑exploitation evidence.

Giovanni’s Pizzeria & Kitchen signed the first lease at Park Maitland Square, taking the anchor spot at the former Buca di Beppo site in Maitland. Brokers say more tenants are in talks.

Blue‑crowned conures from South America are forming wild colonies along the Space Coast, drawing both delight and concern from residents and wildlife experts. Zoo staff and the FWC urge owners to rehome instead of releasing pets.