Court filings say the man accused of killing a 93‑year‑old Orlando woman viewed older‑adult pornography before and after the 2022 slaying.

A new EPI/LaborLab analysis and federal filings show employers spent roughly $1.7B on union‑avoidance last year — and Central Florida consultants collected millions. The filings expose who’s being paid to fight organizing drives.

The Dallas Fed’s May survey shows Texas factory growth cooled to an average pace as input costs rose and orders softened, though firms still expect higher activity ahead.

Orange County deputies responded to the 1300 block of South Central Avenue after a woman in her 50s was shot Monday; she later died and detectives are investigating. Authorities have released few details so far.

A lightning strike at Lettelier Brangus in northern Marion County killed four cows and a calf; NWS and UF/IFAS caution farmers and residents to heed storm warnings.

Thick mats of sargassum piled up on Cape Canaveral and Cocoa Beach over Memorial Day, and scientists warn this summer could rival last year’s record blooms. Local officials are weighing habitat protection against visitor impact as researchers hunt for reuse solutions.

A family visiting Central Florida says their 11‑year‑old golden retriever, Brodie, died after another dog attacked him, according to FOX 35 Orlando.

State officials say FSMI has completed airborne LiDAR and gathered most sonar data, revealing new reefs, paleorivers and offshore sand resources. Processed maps are due fall 2026.

Clear morning, highs near 91°F with late-day storms possible; dangerous rip currents on the Atlantic coast.

A jury convicted George McFatten III of biting and assaulting Palm Bay officers during a naked December 2023 confrontation; he was sentenced to seven years in state prison.

A Palm Coast driver was arrested after an early‑morning I‑95 crash near Cocoa killed a Rockledge man. Troopers say debris from the first crash struck the following car, which carried a 4‑year‑old who was not hurt.

A fatal crash on SR 528 westbound near International Drive closed lanes and ramps Monday while the Florida Highway Patrol investigates.

Hurricane Matthew’s 2016 sideswipe still shapes how central Florida prepares for surge, from improved NHC tools to living‑shoreline Reef Arches and dune work.