Unicorp sold several International Drive parcels to Orion for about $55M as an InterContinental resort edges closer to groundbreaking. The deal includes restaurant sites tied to Cooper’s Hawk and LongHorn.

Court filings show the Orange‑Osceola State Attorney’s Office entered a notice ending prosecution of Jasper Rollins II in the 2023 Dezerland Park shooting. Victims’ families and advocates say they were given no clear explanation.

Ocoee canceled its free two-day Music Fest as officials brace for possible multimillion-dollar property-tax revenue losses and rising event costs.

Auburndale deputies arrested a 53‑year‑old after he allegedly pointed a gun at them while they knocked to serve a warrant, the sheriff says. The suspect faces multiple felony counts.

A resident filmed two coyotes in Orlando’s Audubon Park near Chelsea Place, prompting FWC reminders to keep small pets indoors and secure yards. Neighbors are weighing safety steps while officials urge prevention over removal.

Orange County moved to clear and sell the embattled Tymber Skan condo complex after officials concluded remaining buildings are unsafe; staff say residents will be assisted.

Kings Orlando debuts on International Drive with 22 lanes, arcades, chef-driven food and private party rooms — a one-stop night out for locals and visitors.

Officials reviewed a draft Benesch fire‑assessment study July 14 as a contingency if a statewide property‑tax amendment reduces local revenue. The study models multiple revenue scenarios.

Orlando Health is building a 10‑bed Level II NICU at South Lake Hospital in Clermont — the county’s first inpatient NICU. Construction starts in August with a 2027 opening planned.

A Central Florida franchisee plans four new Culver's restaurants, an expansion the company says could bring up to 320 jobs across the region. Local site and permit filings will reveal exact locations.

City leaders approved a first reading to lift local business tax rates by 5%; a final vote is scheduled next week. The commission also approved $3.5M in budget shifts.

A family from Georgia is mourning 2-year-old Brayden Tennyson after an accidental shooting at a Kissimmee vacation rental. Investigators say an unsecured handgun inside a vehicle was fired by a 4-year-old relative.

High near 94 with a slight chance of late afternoon storms. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk today.