Orlando's Ômo by Jônt and restaurateurs Jason and Sue Chin are James Beard Award finalists, while Super Secret Ice Cream in Bethlehem is New Hampshire's finalist.

Two men were arrested in Kissimmee, charged with burglary and criminal mischief in a "bank jugging" incident, where a vehicle was broken into after a bank withdrawal.

Orlando is set for sunny weather with rising temperatures reaching a high of 92 degrees by Sunday. Southeast winds up to 25 mph are expected. Showers and thunderstorms may occur early next week, with a cooldown on Tuesday.

Charles "Chuck" Broadway was sworn in as Kissimmee's first African-American police chief with a vision for professionalism, accountability, and community trust.

Boyd Cosner, the driver in a high-speed chase, caused a multi-car crash on South Causeway bridge in New Smyrna Beach, is in stable condition. Traffic citations and further charges are expected.

Florida cardiologist Dr. Jose Jacob was arrested for battery, accused of inappropriate conduct with a patient. Previous complaints point to a pattern of misconduct.

Lake Killarney in Orange County is under a health alert due to blue-green algae toxins; officials warn against swimming, letting pets in the water, and consuming shellfish from the lake.

A truck fire on I-4 near Deltona caused major traffic delays as all eastbound lanes were closed. The fire involving an RV towing a pickup at mile marker 109 was extinguished after several hours.

Survivors of the Pulse nightclub shooting voiced safety concerns about the building's structure ahead of a planned visit, with a recent photo revealing a blocked exit from the 2016 tragedy.

The Volusia County Commission has made a section of Ormond Beach permanently dog-friendly after a successful two-year trial, with minimal incidents reported.

Volusia County Schools launches a pilot for Evolv, an AI weapon detection system at Atlantic High School, to enhance campus safety, with the potential to expand it district-wide.

An apartment fire in St. Cloud hospitalized three people, including a child. Firefighters contained the blaze, which began in a garage. The cause is under investigation.

Orlando's weather forecast promises sunny days with high temperatures reaching 92 degrees by Sunday, but a chance of showers will arise early next week.