An Orlando man was arrested after investigators say he used stolen credit cards to buy more than $26,000 in electronics at a Gainesville Target. Detectives identified him via surveillance and facial recognition and say the probe remains active.

Former Orlando City executives have filed permits to build a mixed‑use stadium on Melbourne Airport Authority land, a key step toward bringing a USL club to the Space Coast. The proposal pairs a soccer venue with commercial and community uses and now heads into local review.

S3 Capital provided $101M to finance Visions Orlando Resort & Spa in Davenport, backing a phase of condo‑hotel units and resort amenities near Disney.

Fire crews removed four people after a roller coaster stalled at LEGOLAND Florida Friday night. Initial updates did not report serious injuries.

Hot, sticky Saturday with showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon; heat index could top 100°F. Expect gusty winds and brief heavy downpours.

DEA chemists in Miami say fentanyl and carfentanil have reappeared in seized samples, including a kilo that tested about 16% fentanyl. Officials warn tiny amounts can be deadly.

UCF closed two branch libraries and took its LibTech desks offline Thursday, cutting access to loaner laptops, cameras and other gear while some staff roles were eliminated. Students and former employees say the move was sudden and confusing.

A Davenport woman faces 10 counts of animal cruelty after relatives found puppies and dogs in squalid conditions. Polk County Animal Control seized the animals for exams.

State records show Florida’s data‑center exemption has translated into millions in sales‑tax breaks under a DeSantis‑backed law, renewing debate over incentives and local control. SB 484 adds protections but leaves the tax carveouts intact for qualifying hyperscale projects.

Wall Street Plaza's Fourth of July block party returns July 4 with Matroda headlining, DJs, games, vendors and a fireworks view for downtown revelers.

James Fishback tapped his deputy campaign manager, former Lauderhill officer Sean Lozano, as his running mate. The campaign-shared body-cam clip has already drawn scrutiny.

A small kitchen fire at Bourbon Steak at the Walt Disney World Dolphin led to a brief evacuation; guests were allowed back inside and no injuries were reported.

A Kissimmee tow truck driver was arrested after deputies say he stole a woman's debit card from her impounded vehicle and used it to make fraudulent purchases.