Sheriff Wayne Ivey condemned a Brevard man after a dog nicknamed Chance was found emaciated and later euthanized; the owner faces aggravated animal cruelty charges.

An LGBTQ‑owned cafe in Orlando’s Milk District has made challenged books the centerpiece of its shelves and programming, pairing readings with drag nights and community events. The project aims to keep contested titles accessible as districts tighten review rules.

Prosecutors say a Central Florida woman leaked confidential court files to drug traffickers and now faces more than 100 felony counts.

Orlando's Municipal Planning Board signed off on the vision for a controversial 37‑story tower at 170 E. Washington, igniting a debate between developers and a nearby church.

A Sweet Water of Orlando nursing assistant was arrested after detectives say a resident’s debit card was used to pull nearly $1,900 in March withdrawals.

The U.S. Embassy in Nassau warned Americans to avoid jet-ski rentals after injuries, a death and reports of sexual assault. Officials urge travelers to use vetted vendors and follow State Department guidance.

A state data snapshot shows Florida Poly alumni earn a median $93,600 five years after graduation — the highest among Florida public universities and a win for focused STEM training.

An Osceola County judge ordered Herman Bradford III to remain jailed after prosecutors said cellphone records and a fingerprint linked him to a January shooting that left an Instacart driver hospitalized.

Disney revealed the Eat to the Beat lineup for the 2026 EPCOT Food & Wine Festival, pairing pop‑punk names and legacy acts across late August to mid‑November. Dining packages that guarantee seats open July 16.

Lake Wales launched Polk County's first open-container ACE district, letting patrons stroll downtown with drinks as the city pushes a Walesbilt hotel restoration and streetscape upgrades.

A Bahamian businessman rescued from a Florida plane crash was indicted in Manhattan on new drug and firearms charges, court papers show. The case links to a wider DEA probe.

The first RS‑25 engine for Artemis III arrived at Kennedy Space Center’s Vehicle Assembly Building, a key milestone as teams ready the SLS for a 2027 orbital test.

Heat Advisory in effect Friday with highs near 95°F and storms likely after 1 p.m.; cooling‑center access has been expanded.