A St. Cloud man was arrested after deputies say he helped convince two elderly women to mail cash; Orange County investigators say the funds were recovered.

An Osceola deputy was arrested after an alleged domestic altercation at a RaceTrac. The sheriff’s office has placed him on administrative leave as investigators review the case.

A Leesburg babysitter was arrested after a child she was watching ate THC gummies and required hospital care. Authorities say edibles and CBD oil were left within reach.

Orlando Police say a driver who ran red lights and nearly struck pedestrians on June 19 was arrested after officers deployed stop sticks and a K‑9; he faces multiple charges.

A federal appeals court ruled June 25 that parts of Daytona Beach’s 2019 panhandling ordinance violate the First Amendment, while allowing other provisions to be enforced.

Redfin’s May snapshot shows Orlando saw modest sales gains while inventory and above‑list sales remain low. Buyers have more choices; sellers still win when price and presentation are right.

Highs near 93°F today with storms possible after 1 p.m. Heat indices may top 100°F; cooling locations are available.

NWS Miami urged boaters on Lake Okeechobee to seek safe harbor as storms produced high surf and gusts above 40 knots during an afternoon marine warning.

A suspicious package prompted a bomb‑squad response and closures on North John Young Parkway in Kissimmee. Drivers were detoured while police investigated.

A judge pushed back the plea hearing for Tyler Feight after prosecutors said they need proof of where he would live during community control. The case returns July 7.

Police cordoned a Kissimmee home and closed a nearby street as detectives investigate a reported suspicious death near Heather Way. Investigators remain on scene.

A 37-year-old Orlando woman, identified as Shada Pierre, died after an 18-wheeler struck a utility pole in Blackville late Tuesday. Power lines were seen sparking at the scene.

NO tsunami danger for South Florida after a 7.1 quake offshore Venezuela, federal agencies say.