The Florida Supreme Court refused an emergency bid to halt the GOP-drawn congressional map, leaving the new lines in place as appeals proceed ahead of candidate filing deadlines.

Mount Dora detectives drained and sifted a Deltona retention pond Tuesday in the search for Nicole Baldwin, missing since November 2023; the case is an active homicide probe.

A nominal land transfer from Universal set the stage for Catchlight Crossings, a 1,000‑unit mixed‑income community with on‑site services near Epic Universe.

7 Brew filed plans for a 750‑square‑foot drive‑thru in Titusville, the chain's first in the city and seventh in Brevard County.

An Osceola County aviation unit spotted a missing girl in a neighbor's pool. Deputies rescued her and she was reunited with family as officials urged better pool safety.

County commissioners approved a $20 million contribution to FDOT to accelerate widening and safety upgrades on East Colonial Drive, moving construction to 2027.

Expect highs near 97°F today with heat‑index values up to 106°F and a 40% chance of late‑day showers and storms.

AAA is cutting up to 5% from AAA‑branded home and auto policies in Florida, creating roughly $28M in statewide annual savings. Timing for new business and renewals varies by product.

Eatonville council considers a transparency push asking HostDime for details on water, power use, noise and appearance as a new data center rises along I‑4.

DeSantis and AHCA rolled out a statewide Medicaid Integrity Initiative requiring provider revalidation, enrollment moratoria and a SentiLink identity‑screening pilot to curb fraud.

A pedestrian was killed early Tuesday on southbound US‑27 in Lady Lake near Hartsock Sawmill Road. Multiple lanes were closed and later reopened after an investigation.

The family of Deshay Turner says bodycam shows his hands visible when St. Cloud officers shot him; police say he produced a gun during a Dec. 14, 2025 encounter.

A triple shooting in Central Florida left one person dead Monday evening, officials said. Authorities are investigating and details remain limited.