FDOT and Eve Air Mobility will test electric air taxis at SunTrax Air as Florida lays groundwork for vertiports and passenger flights.

Three owners of La Tienda Guatemala in Apopka and Ocoee were arrested on racketeering, money‑laundering and drug charges after a months‑long MBI probe found antibiotics sold from behind the counter and an alleged slot‑machine operation.

A multi‑vehicle crash on Clarke Road in Ocoee left one woman dead and several others hospitalized, closing the road between Edinborough Place and A.D. Mims Road.

City Manager Keith Touchberry says a roughly $4 million FY2026–27 gap has drained reserves and prompted a Brevard County Sheriff review of the city’s finances. Officials will discuss fixes at this week’s council workshops and an auditor selection meeting.

A fatal crash closed SR‑46 near Geneva on July 21 and forced detours between Sanford and Mims.

Deltona commissioners approved a $7 million plan to elevate a flood-prone stretch of Elkcam Boulevard. State grants are expected to cover roughly 75% of the cost.

Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii plans a downtown Daytona Beach café later in 2026, part of a multi‑unit push into the market as the city advances Main Street improvements.

An 11-year-old boy is recovering after being struck while riding an electric scooter in Orlando. Police say the driver fled and are seeking any witnesses or video.

Brevard deputies arrested several cruise passengers at Port Canaveral on active warrants, including a Georgia man accused of violating his release in a murder-related case.

Volusia County will vote Tuesday on a proposed domestic-violence registry that would be the first in Florida. Supporters say it could help spot repeat abusers; critics warn of legal and effectiveness questions.

Rick Ross brings a black‑tie, orchestral Port of Miami to Dr. Phillips Center on July 24. Expect a formal crowd, VIP meet‑and‑greets and a Mango's afterparty.

Highs near 96 and heat‑index readings into the low 100s Wednesday. Rain chances stay low through Thursday; storms return by the weekend.

Peachtree Group originated a $150 million bridge loan to refinance four Flamingo Crossings hotels, highlighting strong lender demand for Disney‑adjacent, brand‑managed assets.