Leesburg is set to increase building permit fees from October 1st to cover the Building Department's operational costs, with residential permits starting at $150 and commercial at $250.

Orlando faces a Heat Advisory with temperatures up to 109 degrees; isolated showers are possible, but the week's trend of high heat and humidity will persist.

A 78-year-old Lady Lake woman fought off a burglar, Craig Steven Johnson, who forced entry to steal her purse and car keys, leading to his arrest on multiple charges.

A mother sued Orlando and companies over a drone show incident where her son was struck by a drone, requiring open-heart surgery. She alleges negligence and seeks compensatory damages.

State Attorney Monique Worrell files a Petition for Declaratory Judgment to maintain grand jury secrecy and prevent political misuse of investigations.

Orlando Dreamers secured an additional $2 billion for their MLB bid, on top of $1 billion for a stadium, with investors Rick Workman and John Morgan driving the financial effort.

Sanford Police issued an alert for missing mother Lenetria Dixon and her daughter Denverrose Allen, considered endangered due to Dixon's mental health issues.

A Daytona Beach man died in a motorcycle crash on an I-4 ramp in Orange County. The incident occurred on Tuesday night, and no other vehicles were involved. Authorities are investigating.

Lake County commissioners vote 4-1 for a $675,000 land purchase, crucial for Britt Road repairs, at a price significantly above its initial appraisal.

Orlando is facing high temperatures in the low to mid-90s, with heat indices up to 107°F. A moderate risk of rip currents and potential thunderstorms with gusty winds are also expected.

Florida law enforcement recruit Morlon Jenkins Jr. died after a medical emergency on his first day at the academy. Cause of death remains uncertain pending investigation.

Miguel Aguasvivas was sentenced to seven years in prison for laundering money for a Colombian drug cartel, amid the backdrop of his wife's murder during a carjacking incident.

Former Indian River County official Christopher Balter is accused of killing his grandfather using a controlled substance and forging property documents.