Light rain Saturday morning; scattered storms likely after noon with spotty heavy downpours. Beaches face a moderate rip current risk.

Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon is retiring after about 30 years of state service, the agency said Friday.

An Ocala woman claimed a $1 million Gold Rush Legacy scratch-off bought at a Belleview Publix and accepted a $640,000 lump-sum payout when she collected the prize in Tallahassee.

Alma Argentina is opening in College Park this summer, taking over the former College Park Diner on Edgewater Drive. The Oviedo-born spot is known for empanadas, milanesas and large grilled steaks.

Orlando International will get $33M for restroom modernizations while Kissimmee Gateway scored $10M to replace its aging control tower, officials announced. The awards come from IIJA programs administered by the FAA.

Good Samaritan Society’s Kissimmee Village is being sold to Millennial Healthcare and will be rebranded Oakwood Meadows. Residents and attorneys say lawsuits and rent questions still loom.

Osceola County issued a 60‑day rabies alert in a Kissimmee neighborhood after an unvaccinated cat tested positive. Officials urge pet vaccinations and reporting bites.

A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded on the pad at Cape Canaveral during a hot‑fire test. No injuries were reported; officials warn of debris and a wide‑ranging investigation.

Nomikai by Sushi Saint will open at Icon Park this summer, pairing steakhouse portions with Sushi Saint handrolls and a neon, Tokyo‑inspired dining room.

Barnett Villas, a 156‑unit affordable complex in Pine Hills, opened Friday with county funding, green-certified units and on-site support services.

A Chesterfield man was arrested in Flagler County after investigators say his wife's December 2021 death was staged and has been reclassified as a homicide.

SmileHub's report places Florida 28th overall despite leading the nation in prevention planning; the gap shows weak on‑the‑ground capacity as hurricane season nears.

The Museum of Ice Cream is opening a two‑story, roughly 18,000‑sq‑ft flagship at Pointe Orlando, promising photogenic exhibits, a sprinkle pool and new food-and-retail offerings.