At Farnborough, DeSantis announced Relativity Space's Space Coast expansion and a new Space Florida–U.K. MOU promising jobs and deeper trade ties.

Highs near 95°F and heat‑index values over 100°F in Orlando today; a slight chance of afternoon storms and gusty SSE winds.

Oviedo council approved a nearly $3.5M bid to add a raised median, sidewalk and drainage upgrades on Mitchell Hammock Road as part of a Vision Zero push to reduce serious crashes.

A 7.5-foot alligator spent the night on a Palm Bay family's front porch before wildlife trappers removed the animal. FWC urges residents to report sightings to 866‑FWC‑GATOR.

A rideshare driver was stabbed after refusing a non‑app pickup; Orlando police arrested a suspect and say he faces attempted murder charges.

Titusville's City Council voted to draft an ordinance banning data centers, citing strain on utilities and concerns about neighborhood impacts.

A four‑story, 60‑room boutique hotel broke ground Monday at Plant Street and North Highland, bringing rooms, event space and a restaurant to downtown Winter Garden.

City staff will ask the CRA advisory board on Aug. 19 to consider a 10-year property-tax rebate aimed at rehabbing long-vacant downtown historic buildings.

Hannah Rapp, 26, has died after being struck while cycling in Brazos County. Authorities say a driver has been arrested and charged.

A two‑alarm blaze ripped through a commercial building on Combee Road in Lakeland Sunday; crews had the fire under control by midmorning and reported no injuries.

An early-morning crash on Orange Blossom Trail near the SR-417 ramps killed one person and shut the road between Deerfield and Town Center, authorities say.

A WKMG video said Edgewater would vote to ban A.I. data centers — the city's July 20 agenda shows no ordinance. We checked the official packet and state law that shapes local options.

A Melbourne retail parcel anchored by Chipotle and Chase sold for more than $7.2 million, according to reports. The trade highlights continued investor interest on the Space Coast.