A 21-year-old Cocoa man died after his motorcycle struck a minivan at Courtenay Parkway and Duval Street on North Merritt Island. Troopers say a left‑turning Toyota entered the rider's path and the crash is under investigation.

A 28-year-old Indiana man was arrested after trying to force entry into the House of Blues and causing a disturbance at the M&M's shop in Disney Springs. Court filings show he pleaded not guilty to attempted burglary and disorderly intoxication.

Four Daytona Beach teens were arrested after an alleged armed carjacking and a multi‑agency chase ended when the stolen car crashed and was disabled. Police say a handgun and masks were recovered.

Preliminary VISIT FLORIDA estimates show 143.3 million visitors in 2025, driven by domestic travel and a record fourth quarter. The tally could reshape spring travel across Orlando, Miami and the Gulf Coast.

Scratch-off sales reached a calendar‑year record in 2025, generating an estimated $1.21 billion for Florida’s education trust and hundreds of millions for retailers.

An Orange County deputy was booked into jail after Apopka police charged him with domestic violence; the sheriff says an internal investigation will follow.

Patchy morning fog turns into quick showers and likely thunderstorms; gusts up to 30 mph and Red Flag Warnings for parts of central Florida.

January data show a big jump in Central Florida listings and pending deals, giving buyers more options as mortgage rates ease. Local Realtors are watching to see if the momentum holds into spring.

Zayn & Co. is moving from pop‑up to a permanent booth at Digress Wine, adding a Palestinian‑American food truck and a mini coffee van to its College Park rotation.

Chick‑fil‑A is planning a 5,208‑sq‑ft restaurant on Howland Boulevard in Deltona with a double drive‑thru. The company has not announced an opening date.

A coalition of seven Florida private schools says Step Up For Students failed to deliver millions in scholarship dollars, straining small and special‑needs programs and spawning a Duval County lawsuit.

A single‑vehicle rollover on northbound SR‑429 near Ocoee‑Apopka Road killed one passenger and injured three others, Apopka police say. Lanes were closed for hours while investigators worked the scene.

Sanford police are asking for help locating Rudolph Peter Reimonenq III, wanted on two domestic-battery warrants. Authorities shared a photo and urged anyone with tips to call Crimeline or 911.