A decomposed body was discovered on the roof of a vacant Sarno Road building; investigators and the Brevard County medical examiner are working to identify the person.

St. Paul A.M.E. in Ocala was spray‑painted with racial slurs and death threats days after an electrical fire left the sanctuary condemned. Police and federal agents are investigating.

Hagerty broke a scoreless tie when Campbell Downing ripped a two-out, two-run double, and Bella Ortiz closed with strikeouts to secure a 2-0 win. The Huskies claimed their first FHSAA 7A crown.

Kissimmee police recovered 24 malnourished Chihuahua puppies from a bug‑infested car; two 42‑year‑old women were arrested on felony animal‑cruelty charges.

A Cocoa woman was killed after two dogs escaped and attacked her. Neighbors say security footage shows a coordinated mauling.

Two dogs were found tied to a dumpster at the northbound I-75 rest area in Sumter County; troopers asked witnesses to call *347 and posted 'And remember #DoBetter.'

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia said FAFO auditors found roughly $300M in 'wasteful' Orange County spending; Mayor Jerry Demings called the claim misleading.

Clear, muggy morning; highs near 91°F. Afternoon storms possible and Atlantic beaches face a High rip‑current risk.

A voicemail packed with antisemitic slurs and a death threat left for Rep. Randy Fine is being investigated by U.S. Capitol Police amid a wider spike in threats.

A former UCF associate professor entered a diversion program after an Oct. confrontation with a Jackson Heights Middle School student; the deal includes anger‑management, service and a school ban.

First United Methodist Church of Orlando has issued an RFP for its 98,556‑sq‑ft downtown campus, seeking partners to redevelop while preserving worship space. The move could reshape the block around Dr. Phillips Center and Lake Eola.

Crush Yard in Kissimmee added a weekend brunch with chicken and waffles and cinnamon‑sugar beignets, pairing indoor pickleball with cocktails, games and private event space. Brunch runs Saturdays and Sundays.

UCF graduates booed a commencement talk about AI as a Gallup survey and a new wave of company moves tie the technology to job anxiety among Gen Z. The moment crystallizes a growing generational unease.