Mary Cook Associates completed interiors at Aperture, the 204‑unit, 680‑bed student community near UCF, showcasing custom "Built to Spec" furnishings and amenity-rich study spaces.

A 40-year-old Ocala woman was killed Sunday after a pickup failed to stop and rear-ended her SUV at NE 36th Ave Road and NE 40th Ave Road, troopers say.

A suspect was arrested after a road‑rage shooting on South U.S. 441 in Apopka; police say no one was hurt and photos show bullets through the vehicle.

The Orlando Magic and a community organizing committee will file a formal bid in April to bring NBA All‑Star Weekend back to Kia Center, targeting a 2028–2030 window.

Dense morning fog gives way to sun and a high near 79°F. Onshore winds raise rip‑current and boating hazards through the week.

A 30-year-old man was arrested after a hit-and-run on I‑4 near Sanford left a motorcyclist in critical condition. Troopers say the suspect later tested .215 and was found hiding nearby.

Niagara Bottling’s takeover of the Silver Springs plant in Ocala ends with final staff departures in March, wrapping up nearly 40 years of local bottling.

A motorcyclist was killed after failing to make a curve on S Orange Avenue north of Weatherbee Road. Troopers say the rider was taken to Orlando Regional, where they were later pronounced dead.

A 19-year-old was arrested after a Sanford 7‑Eleven parking lot shooting that left another teen critically injured; the suspect made his first Seminole County court appearance Friday.

Okeechobee deputies circulated photos of suspects accused of using fake credit cards at Walmarts across the Treasure Coast. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the people to come forward.

A Reunion Resort mansion with a private bowling alley and indoor basketball court sold for $12.5M, ranking among Osceola County's largest recent home sales.

A judicial watchdog panel recommended a 30-day suspension and $10,000 fine for Broward County Judge Lauren Peffer after she shared an apparent AI-generated recording and cited an unread tell‑all during her 2024 campaign.

UCF trustees approved the university’s first major on‑campus housing increase in 12 years, lifting typical semester rates and directing revenue toward repairs and deferred maintenance.