An Orange County man was arrested for hosting a drug-filled party with minors, involving loud music, underage drinking, marijuana, a glass bong, cocaine, and a firearm.

A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night at South Orchard Street and Division Avenue after a 79‑year‑old driver failed to stop, police say. The driver was taken for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing.

A 71-year-old Ocala man was arrested last Thursday and faces 20 counts of possession of child pornography after an ICAC probe that began with an NCMEC cyber tip.

Florida’s 2024 SNAP error rate topped 15%, and a troubled MyACCESS portal has advocates warning that tightened paperwork could cost the state nearly $1 billion. Lawmakers are racing to act.

A late-night crash on I-95 near Edgewater closed northbound lanes and prompted a trooper investigation.

A former Lake Mary High School teacher was sentenced to more than 27 years after pleading guilty to sexual battery and related charges. Authorities say the relationship began in 2024 and escalated to in-person encounters.

A Florida bill advanced Wednesday would require background checks for insurer officials, tighten model and rate rules, and create a statewide mitigation database for discounts. Sponsors say it builds on 2022 reforms to stabilize the market.

Three Birds Café will close its downtown Winter Garden location on Feb. 26 after a lease renewal fell through. Owners say they'll run coffee carts and hit farmers markets while hunting for a new Plant Street home.

Sunny and mild today with highs near 76F. Offshore small craft advisory through 10 a.m.; a weekend front brings a slight chance of showers.

Winter Park police established a large crime scene near Railroad Avenue on Feb. 17; Pennsylvania Avenue was briefly closed and reopened around 6:30 a.m. Officials have released few details.

FAU faculty warn that a proposed statewide pause on new H‑1B hires would stall faculty searches and research; the Board of Governors will vote Feb. 23.

A Bartow High School ESE teacher was arrested after a backyard burn grew into a five‑acre blaze during Polk County's burn ban. Authorities say the fire began inside an old refrigerator and escaped the yard.

A 44-year-old was arrested after a juvenile suffered a severe neck laceration on South Atlantic Avenue Saturday night. Police say the suspect was captured near the Main Street pier.