A roughly 600,000‑square‑foot data‑center concept has been filed for west Lakeland; planners say it’s far smaller than Fort Meade but power and water questions remain.

Michael Dezer is under contract to buy an Orlando timeshare in a court‑approved $8.1M bankruptcy sale that could extinguish thousands of owners’ interval interests. The property sits across from Dezerland Park and may be repurposed after closing.

Deputies arrested a Volusia County man after saying he drove 105 mph with a 5‑year‑old in the car near a school bus. The stop could trigger Florida’s Super Speeder penalties.

A viral clip shows women dancing on a golf cart while Orlando officers sat inside during Orlando Carnival Downtown. The Orlando Police Department has opened an internal review.

A false stabbing report in Lady Lake led police and a sheriff’s helicopter to search a Hammock Oaks neighborhood; investigators say the report was fabricated.

Volcano Bay will close from Oct. 26, 2026 through Mar. 24, 2027 for a major refurbishment, pausing some pass sales and reshaping travel plans for Orlando visitors.

R. Fred Lewis, a former Florida chief justice and civics‑education advocate, has died at 78. The Florida Supreme Court will hold lying‑in‑state and a memorial in June.

A missing 2‑year‑old in Sanford was found in a nearby lake and is hospitalized in life‑threatening condition, police said.

Embry‑Riddle's new analysis finds U.S. commercial flying is statistically safer than many common activities, even as rare 2025 crashes raised global fatalities.

FDLE arrested 26‑year‑old Jordan Castillo after investigators say he traveled to Polk County to meet a juvenile; he faces multiple second‑degree felony counts.

Gov. DeSantis signed HB 925, letting clerks retain more fees and fines; analysts estimate millions will flow to county court offices beginning July 1, 2026.

Researchers argue the strongest storms are getting stronger and have floated a hypothetical Category 6; Florida forecasters say the official scale isn't changing. The debate matters for local preparedness and rebuilding.

A 30,000‑square‑foot Arte Museum is planned at ICON Park, expected to break ground this August with a late‑2027 opening.