Hippo-linked Wingsail won Florida approval to write homeowners policies and will use AI-assisted underwriting and claims tools as regulators welcome new entrants. The move adds capacity to a market rebuilding after major reforms.

A fire alarm forced an evacuation at Laura Pausini’s Kia Center concert in Orlando, briefly pausing the Yo Canto World Tour stop while crews checked the arena.

Nine renderings sketch a walkable, mixed‑use future for Pine Hills; officials want resident feedback to shape a master plan.

Visit Florida says it’s “in line” to receive $80 million in draft budgets as lawmakers meet in a Tallahassee special session; agency points to rising visitation and big economic impact.

Officers attending a traffic-safety conference in Orlando say they were turned away from Disney Springs for wearing law-enforcement logos. Disney has apologized.

Daytona International Speedway is installing a Musco LED system across the oval, road course, infield and pit lane. The project promises brighter, greener lighting and roughly a 50% cut in energy use.

Two people were wounded in a late-night shooting on Edgemoor Street in Orlando; police say one was taken to the hospital and the investigation is active.

Atlantic Housing Partners is proposing a roughly $60M mixed-use build on city-owned land west of St. Cloud City Hall, pairing apartments and retail with a public parking garage. City review and CRA negotiations are underway.

Metro Diner has signed to build a ground-up restaurant at Winter Garden Regional Shopping Center on West Colonial Drive; construction is expected to begin soon.

A man was killed in Orlando after arriving to return allegedly stolen property; police arrested a 41-year-old and charged him with first-degree murder.

Daytona Beach approved rezoning for Avalon Park Daytona, a multi‑phase development the developer says will add thousands of homes and major commercial space, but neighbors warn it will strain local roads.

A 21-year-old Virginian pleaded no contest after sending Facebook threats to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey; a judge ordered probation, a social-media ban and firearm restrictions.

State records show Colorado’s Prime Steak in Sanford was ordered closed May 11 after inspectors found dead and live roaches, nearly 60 flying insects and sanitizer issues; it passed a reinspection on May 12.