Florida’s quarterly theme‑park report lists 12 incidents at six parks and a water park, including seizure and chest‑pressure reports aboard Universal’s Hogwarts Express.

Justice John D. Couriel was announced as the next chief justice; his two‑year term begins July 1.

A 16-year-old was wounded and arrested after an attempted e-bike robbery outside a Port St. Lucie McDonald's; police say the shot was self-inflicted.

Siemens Energy opened a Grid AI Lab at its Orlando Innovation Center to run AI on grid data, testing tools that could speed storm recovery and raise usable capacity. Local utilities will take part in pilots as the company says the lab is part of a $1 billion U.S. expansion.

Orlando police and federal partners say 15 people were arrested in Operation Relentless Pursuit after suspects traveled to meet who they believed were 13- and 14-year-olds.

Abacus Global Management has moved its headquarters from MetroWest to Truist Plaza at Church Street Station, signing a roughly 52,000‑sf sublease and expanding downtown. The NYSE‑listed firm says the move positions it for the next phase of growth.

A Davenport driver faces two aggravated‑assault counts after deputies say he aimed what looked like a firearm at another motorist. Officials say the device appeared to be a pepper‑ball launcher.

A quick-thinking Orange County deputy revived a choking 1-year-old after body-cam audio captured him freeing the infant’s airway. The child was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK.

A pitbull puppy was discovered curled up and badly injured in a Flagler County ditch. Officials say the wounds have prompted a criminal investigation.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a statewide task force in Tampa to target Medicaid, SNAP and housing‑assistance fraud and named Scott Strauss special prosecutor.

Neighbors off U.S. 42 say recurring outages and boil-water advisories have left them unable to cook, bathe or flush while they wait for long-term repairs.

Dexter Ray King was sentenced to six years and three months after prosecutors said he stole more than $500,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits; the court ordered $549,375.50 forfeited.

Present Equity Advisors paid nearly $14M for Casselberry Square and plans phased upgrades and possible redevelopment of adjacent parcels over the next two years.