An Orlando man and his dog were attacked by two men in what deputies called an "apparent misunderstanding."

Smart Radar System will build a 110,000‑sq‑ft U.S. headquarters at NeoCity, investing about $53M and promising roughly 190 jobs in Kissimmee.

Firefighters in Ocoee removed a man from an active blaze after noticing he was dressed in turnout gear; Ocoee police arrested him for impersonating a firefighter.

Major insurers filed double‑digit Medigap increases this spring; Tampa Bay seniors are weighing alternatives as state filings are reviewed.

State inspection records show seven Central Florida restaurants were temporarily shut this week for pest and sanitation violations; most reopened after reinspections.

A fiber‑optic installation in Longwood damaged a water main and other utilities, prompting stop‑work orders and a city plan to test valves systemwide.

A 24-year-old woman faces three aggravated assault counts after police say she nearly ran down Sanford code enforcement officers in the City Hall lot.

Authorities say Legacy Imigra pretended to be a law office and extorted immigrant clients — mostly Brazilian — out of millions. Four people were arrested in Orlando.

NASA unveiled the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope and moved its launch up; the wide-field observatory will survey roughly 12% of the sky and hunt exoplanets.

Clear morning with highs near 81°F and a slight afternoon shower chance. Atlantic beaches remain under a high rip‑current risk.

Two long-running Skyline Chili restaurants in Fort Myers and Naples have closed after 38 years. The company says the longtime franchisee retired and it’s seeking new owners.

A Florida delegation hand‑delivered a letter to Congress warning H.R. 1897 would roll back decades of recovery for manatees, panthers and sea turtles.

Thomas Haugh is returning to Florida for his senior season, passing on a likely first‑round draft spot and keeping the Gators’ title core intact. The decision reshapes NIL, roster plans and early 2026‑27 title odds.