A storage-unit blaze in Altamonte Springs forced the safe evacuation of four dogs, a cat and one worker early Sunday. Officials say the fire was contained and investigators are probing the cause.

A family‑run Georgia smokehouse has landed at Ocala’s Paddock Market, moving from food‑truck roots to a full restaurant with a bar, brisket plates and late‑night music.

Orlando's proactive policing has led to a significant drop in crime, with a notable 68% decrease in homicides and overall declines in violent and property crimes. Community initiatives like Peace Orlando have also contributed to safety improvements.

State forestry and county crews responded to a wildfire off Monroe Street in Astatula. Officials urged people to avoid the area while crews worked.

Gusty south winds push highs near 82°F today; showers and a line of thunderstorms are likely Sunday night.

A Winter Park man was arrested after troopers used PIT maneuvers to end a 94 mph chase on I-4. He faces fleeing and alleged drug charges.

Orange County firefighters extinguished a brush fire near the University of Central Florida, which initially closed SR-408 lanes and caused traffic delays.

A Florida Senate committee added a $4M appropriation to compensate descendants of the Groveland Four; the bill now heads to the Senate floor but still needs House approval.

An Orlando couple died when their Beechcraft went down near Echo Lake in Murchison, Texas; a dog on board survived. Officials say the pilot reported oil on the windshield before the crash.

A Seminole County mother voluntarily dismissed a 2025 lawsuit alleging raw milk from Keely Farms led to her sepsis and the loss of her fetus; state officials had traced 21 illnesses to the dairy. The court filing gives no reason for the dismissal.

A Board of Governors letter to the LCME has widened Florida’s accreditation fight, raising real risks for medical schools, federal aid and residency pipelines.

A late‑January freeze pushed wholesale gas prices sky‑high and left Leesburg’s utilities with roughly $3.3 million in losses; officials are passing small gas and electric increases to customers.

An AP literature lesson at Lake Howell High drew parental complaints after a "Genderbread" infographic was shown; Seminole County officials say the teacher is on leave and the district is investigating. The case hinges on how state rules define age‑appropriate instruction.