Photos from the Florida Forest Service show crews battling a vegetation fire near Pretty Lake Road in Clermont as county firefighters protect nearby structures.

The Orange County School Board voted 5‑3 to send a one‑mill renewal to the November ballot while rejecting language that would guarantee teacher raises.

David Jolly added national strategist Joe Trippi and two Florida advisers as his campaign widens its operation; polls show him ahead but fundraising lags. The new hires aim to turn momentum into a primary win on Aug. 18.

Body-cam video shows a Volusia County deputy forcing entry into an Ormond Beach home and pulling two people to safety; both were hospitalized in critical condition.

Hot, humid Wednesday in Orlando with highs near 90°F and a chance of afternoon storms. High rip‑current risk along Atlantic beaches and cooling centers are available.

Disney World will reopen Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster as a Muppets‑themed ride on May 26, 2026, complete with a Scooter audio‑animatronic, celebrity cameos and a five‑song setlist. The swap follows the closure of Muppet*Vision 3D and the retirement of the Aerosmith preface earlier this year.

Detective Christopher Moulton received an 18-day suspension after an unauthorized 2025 pursuit that ended when a fleeing driver fatally struck a bystander.

Alan Chambers, once the public face of Exodus International, was arrested in Winter Park and faces online solicitation charges after an undercover sting.

A 25-year-old Vero Beach woman is facing DUI manslaughter after a UTV rollover in Okeechobee County left one passenger dead; she's being held on an ICE detainer.

A Seminole County attorney is accused of plotting a staged crash to kill singer Jack Avery; investigators say a $10,000 payment was disguised as “web development.”

Lake Wales officials are weighing roughly $10 million to renovate a police annex and build a new fire station as emergency calls rise. The work would be financed in part by potential debt issuance.

Volusia Sheriff's Office is offering a $1,000 reward for information about Da‑Kwon Allen, accused of stalking and aggravated battery against a pregnant woman outside her home.

State data show 694 reportable boating accidents in 2025 and 51 fatalities, with personal watercraft accounting for a disproportionate share of crashes. Agencies are stepping up patrols and safety outreach.