A brush fire burned near Holy Trinity Episcopal Academy in Melbourne on Feb. 26. Fire crews and a sheriff's helicopter fought the blaze while students were dismissed safely.

A bicyclist was struck and killed Thursday on SW College Road in Ocala; police closed the roadway while investigators processed the scene. Authorities have released few details.

Crime Stoppers and Marion County raised rewards to $9.5K for tips in the unsolved 2022 murders of two 16‑year‑olds as investigators push for new leads.

Palm Bay’s council met Friday to consider a $55,000 settlement that would resolve a federal lawsuit by censured Councilman Chandler Langevin. The vote follows months of controversy over his social‑media posts.

I-95 was closed both ways Thursday near Mims after a fatal crash at mile marker 232. Troopers say traffic was diverted as crews worked the scene.

SeaWorld filed for a county review that would allow up to 300 apartments across Sea Harbor Drive, naming nearby offices and consultants in the proposal.

A $145 million expansion at AdventHealth Winter Garden will add three floors, 80 beds, labor‑and‑delivery and a 60,000‑sq‑ft cancer institute, with openings expected in 2026.

Orlando and Harbor House broke ground on Our Grove, a survivor-focused housing community designed to give families longer-term stability and on-site services. The phased project will add apartments, childcare and wraparound supports.

United Parks & Resorts said SeaWorld Orlando will get SEAQuest: Legends of the Deep and other attractions as it responds to a modest dip in attendance and revenue. The moves are part of a wider 2026 push around rides, concerts and events.

Patchy fog and light rain start Friday in Orlando. Showers and thunderstorms are likely later, with pockets of heavy rain.

New renderings show a Walmart Supercenter and Sam’s Club anchoring the 74‑acre Minneola Marketplace, prompting petitions and neighborhood pushback.

A $45 million mixed‑use project called the Lumberyard District will add 392 apartments, retail and a 55,000‑sq‑ft entertainment venue to downtown Clermont. Traffic and parking are already top concerns.

An Orlando police officer was booked on an aggravated-stalking charge after his ex shared Ring footage alleging repeated harassment and threats. Investigations are underway.