A crew member aboard the Regal Princess was declared dead after going overboard near Cancún, Princess Cruises says. The ship is scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale this week.

UCF forward Jamichael Stillwell is among athletes suing the NCAA to regain a fifth season under the new age‑based 5‑for‑5 rule. The Cobb County filing seeks an injunction that could clear the way for him to play in 2026‑27.

A multiagency hazmat response at 6292 Palm Vista St. uncovered a concealed chemical lab and led to the arrest of a 30‑year‑old man, police say.

Chick‑fil‑A plans a new restaurant at the former CVS on State Road 436 in the Casselberry area, a roughly $1.3M project on a 1.55‑acre parcel. Permits and a timeline are pending.

Orlando-born Tacos My Guey is opening a Winter Garden storefront at 1025 S. Dillard St. The chain teased a free-meal giveaway for the first 50 guests.

An Orlando man was arrested after witnesses say he picked up an 8-year-old near the Fairfield Inn pool on Millenia Boulevard; family and bystanders intervened until police arrived.

Lake County School Board has opened a search for a new superintendent after Diane Kornegay announced she will retire effective May 28, 2027.

A Navy veteran ran into a DeLand house fire and carried a girl and the family dog to safety; two first responders were treated and all are expected to recover.

Sanford officials are again weighing a citywide fire assessment fee as a November 3, 2026 property‑tax amendment threatens to cut local revenue by millions.

A Belleview rodeo turned chaotic when deputies say a man tried to run a woman over with a horse; he fled and was arrested after hiding in a secondary vehicle. Investigators are still piecing together the affidavit and charges.

Highs near 94°F with storms likely this afternoon. Heat index may top 102°F — have an indoor backup for outdoor plans.

The Florida Police Chiefs Association formally endorsed Sen. Ashley Moody, giving the incumbent a major law‑enforcement boost ahead of the 2026 Senate race.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has opened a probe into potassium bromate, a flour additive flagged by animal studies; the investigation could prompt enforcement or policy changes. Regulators and lawmakers are already watching the issue closely.