Osceola County's proposed FY2026 budget maintains General Fund millage rate at 6.7 for the 15th year, backing infrastructure and safety amidst growth.

Orange County celebrated one year of the ATSP, completing 76 safety projects, including new sidewalks, improved lighting, and traffic safety measures.

A severe storm in Ocala toppled a tree onto a duplex, trapping a man and his dog who were later rescued unharmed. The other unit was empty, and emergency teams responded promptly.

Jacksonville man, Henry Valencia, was charged with second-degree murder for shooting his 17-year-old partner, Nosiah Santos, at a Marion County gas station.

Florida is forecasted to have heavy rain and storms, with a 40% chance of a tropical depression and high rain coverage (80-90%), maintaining high, muggy temperatures.

A fire at Pine Lake Apartments' clubhouse in Palm Coast, possibly caused by lightning, resulted in substantial damage, but no injuries or damage to nearby homes. Firefighters and investigators are assessing the situation.

Ryan Samayoa was arrested for riding a motorcycle at 106 mph in a 45 mph zone in Brevard County. Already on a suspended license, he faces charges and demonstrates the strict enforcement of Florida's new "Super Speeder" law.

Firefighters in Lake County responded to an early morning residential fire near County Road 473, efficiently extinguishing the blaze with no occupants found inside. The cause is under investigation.

A motorcyclist died in Osceola County after a collision with a Nissan Titan. The crash occurred near Pleasant Hill Road and Kinglet Boulevard; the investigation is ongoing.

Central Florida faces a wet week with high rain chances and potential localized flooding due to a disturbance pulling moisture across the region.

Search for a missing man is underway after a boating accident on Lake Butler, with two others safe. Authorities employ divers and drones in the operation.

An 8-year-old boy in Seminole County was killed after being hit by a van while in a residential driveway. The driver, a 57-year-old man, did not see the child while reversing.

Orlando is preparing for a stormy week with high rain chances, thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and high heat index values. Travel may be affected, and tropical development is possible.