OCPS wants 100 below‑market apartments for staff on school‑owned land near Catalina Elementary; neighbors have launched a petition and a rezoning fight.

Detectives and crime‑scene teams blocked Partlow Drive early Sunday as an active investigation continues in Winter Garden.

A late-night collision on Cherry Road in Lakeland's Kathleen area killed one man and left another critically injured.

Highs near 94°F Sunday with a 40% chance of late-afternoon storms. Expect sticky humidity and spotty heavy downpours that can cause brief flooding.

OneBlood warns O‑positive and O‑negative supplies are critically low in Tampa Bay. Officials say donors aged 16+ should schedule appointments this week to rebuild hospital reserves.

A former University Behavioral Center nurse was sentenced to 10 years after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 16‑year‑old patient.

Antoine Griezmann bought a $6M lakefront Keene's Pointe estate in Windermere with room for a private pitch and Butler Chain access.

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.