The 29th Leesburg Bikefest runs April 24–26 with major headliners and six‑figure attendance expected. City officials have moved to outsource alcohol sales after recent shortfalls.

Comcast says Epic Universe helped theme-park revenue jump 24.2% in Q1 2026, lifting EBITDA and boosting Orlando’s tourism economy. The park’s opening is already reshaping local demand.

Orange County deputies found undernourished cows in Apopka after social posts; officials are working with the owner on a feeding plan and warn residents not to feed the animals themselves.

A man in his 30s was killed Thursday when an industrial dryer fell at the Hilton Orlando. Deputies responded and safety officials are investigating.

Markeith Loyd asked judges to overturn his death sentence; a judge set an evidentiary hearing for May 7, 2026 when his lawyers will press competency and trial claims.

Dallas used the No. 23 pick on UCF edge Malachi Lawrence, an explosive combine standout with 20 career sacks and first-round upside.

An 82‑year‑old Groveland man faces a first‑degree murder charge after his 84‑year‑old wife was found dead; investigators say a welfare check led officers to the scene.

A Lake Helen man was arrested after troopers say his pickup lost a wheel on I‑4, kept driving on three wheels and became stuck at a DeBary construction site. He faces DUI and related charges.

A 51-year-old woman remains hospitalized nearly six weeks after a pickup truck ran over her while she was sunbathing near Andy Romano Beachfront Park. The driver was cited and investigators are reviewing the crash.

Lenell Barnes was convicted after prosecutors say he rammed a pickup into Casa Leon Jewelers in Lake Mary. Sentencing is scheduled for May 2026 and he faces up to 15 years.

Clear, humid Friday in Orlando with a slight chance of evening storms and highs near 84°F.

Sheriff Grady Judd's X post names a man called "Cesar" as allegedly 'here illegally' and linked to vehicle burglaries in Winter Haven. Officials haven't published charges or identifying details.

Orlando Business Journal’s new ranking, using Zonda data, shows which builders led Central Florida’s 2025 housing starts and where construction is concentrated.