An on‑court dispute at a Volusia County pickleball match left one player hurt and a married couple arrested on felony battery allegations. Local reports say deputies made the arrests after the Tuesday altercation.

Rafiki’s Planet Watch and the Wildlife Express train will close on Feb. 23 as Disney refashions the area for a Bluey family experience due in summer 2026.

Warm, mostly sunny Orlando today — but Atlantic beaches are under a high rip‑current risk. Patchy fog overnight may slow early commuters.

A bipartisan federal bill from Florida’s delegation would guide federal rail-safety funding toward pedestrian protections as scrutiny grows over Brightline’s deadly record.

A Winter Haven driver was arrested after her pickup struck a woman; officers say they recovered MDMA, cocaine, marijuana and a loaded handgun at the scene.

A Tallahassee federal trial is testing HB 1205’s new petition rules and whether they effectively block citizen‑led ballot initiatives across Florida.

A roughly 10-acre brush fire near St. Johns Lane in Eustis threatened homes and prompted evacuations as crews and aircraft responded. Officials asked the public to avoid the area.

A $400M rebuild will modernize Camping World Stadium, add roughly 2,000 seats and position Orlando to land bigger sports and concerts through a phased plan ending in 2027.

A Vero Beach man is jailed after telling police he killed his 76‑year‑old grandmother and later used her cards, officials say. Investigators are processing evidence while murder charges remain pending.

A 143-room Baymont by Wyndham off I‑95 in Daytona Beach is listed for $10.8M, with brokers pitching redevelopment options near the Speedway.

The Village of Rio Ranchero in The Villages was evacuated after suspected explosive devices were found in a home, with law enforcement responding to ensure safety. No injuries have been reported.

Orlando is transforming its downtown to be more walkable by converting Magnolia Avenue from a one-way to a two-way street, disrupting traffic but improving safety and local business support.

Orange County will debate whether to block a possible ICE processing site in Orlando after federal site visits and rising public concern. County attorneys will brief commissioners Tuesday.