House and Senate bills would raise Florida’s sovereign‑immunity caps, but they disagree on how big the increases should be. The session ends March 13, 2026.

Sheriff Richard Del Toro told a House panel that an August Turnpike crash that killed three exposed weaknesses in multi‑state CDL licensing. He urged federal fixes.

Senate Bill 654 would narrow when school‑zone speed cameras and bus stop‑arm systems can issue notices and force public hearings before districts sign vendor contracts. Lawmakers say the move adds transparency and privacy protections.

A 10-year-old Pride Elementary student was arrested after deputies say he left a whiteboard gun threat and a 'kill list' naming three classmates. Authorities say he told investigators he did not mean it.

Blue Origin has filed plans for an 800,000-square-foot manufacturing site at Exploration Park on Merritt Island. The proposal, dubbed Project Horizon, would deepen the company’s Space Coast footprint.

Top Chef Hung Huynh is opening Pomelo in Mills 50 — a live-fire Southeast Asian bar backed by Johnny and Jimmy Tung, targeting spring 2026.

Companion bills in Tallahassee would broaden Marsy’s Law to hide victims’ identifying details and temporarily withhold officers' names after certain incidents.

Cities across Brevard County are pairing sewer expansion with grants and phased hookups to cut nitrogen pollution in the Indian River Lagoon.

Darden filed a $3.5M construction permit to build a new Seasons 52 at Winter Garden Village, replacing the former Romano’s Macaroni Grill. The project lists a Prairie-style design by BSB Design.

Body‑cam footage shows the arrest of a man accused in a shooting spree that killed two men in Miami‑Dade; he was taken into custody in Cocoa and remains jailed.

Seven people were arrested in Martin County after a statewide takedown of an organized retail‑theft ring accused of stealing health and beauty products. Authorities say the stolen items were fenced online.

Orange County pulled in a record $35.3M in January tourist taxes — its tenth straight monthly high — as conventions and Epic Universe boosted hotel demand.

Gorillaz will open The Mountain Tour at Orlando’s Kia Center on Sept. 17, 2026, with Little Simz and Deltron 3030 listed as support. Tickets hit general sale March 9.