Florida's "Freedom Month" offers a sales tax holiday in July, with exemptions on outdoor and recreational items, as well as on event admissions, aiming to boost spending and local economies.

Casselberry will not have garbage collection on July 4th due to Independence Day, resuming on July 5th; uncollected waste will be picked up on the next regular day.

Osceola County proposes an ordinance to fund the maintenance of the NeoCity/OHP Stormwater Basin to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety, with a focus on areas deriving special benefits.

Florida enacts new laws to increase penalties for illegal street racing, raising fines and upgrading repeat offenses to felonies after a surge in incidents.

A lightning strike in Oviedo led to a minor attic fire over the weekend, but no injuries were reported, and the fire was quickly extinguished by the Seminole County Fire Department.

Orlando braces for intense heat with a peak heat index of up to 109 degrees, plus scattered storms, as Hurricane Beryl poses no threat to Florida.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cut $32 million from the state arts budget, impacting numerous cultural organizations and sparking debate over the funding and support for arts festivals like Orlando Fringe.

The Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center introduced an AI bartender named Sara, developed by Cecelia.ai, capable of making tequila-based drinks and engaging with guests.

FDOT accelerates upgrades on I-4 to alleviate congestion, with construction on auxiliary lanes to begin earlier, aiming for a 2025 completion instead of 2030.

A man was stabbed at Shadow Bay Park, Orange County, during a Saturday evening. He is in stable condition; the suspect remains unidentified and at large.

The article discusses the weather forecast for Orlando, including a high chance of lightning storms, heat warnings for the upcoming week, and the path of Hurricane Beryl south of Florida. Maritime conditions appear favorable despite possible showers.

A pedestrian was killed on West Oak Ridge Road, Orange County, after being hit by a sedan early Saturday morning; he was not in a crosswalk. The driver remained at the scene, and FHP is investigating.

An audit reveals Allied Universal failed to meet its staffing and training obligations for security at Orange County corrections facilities. Essential guard training gaps and inadequate staffing practices were highlighted as key concerns.