Dozens of turtles were found dead in an Apopka pond; city crews and state biologists are investigating and laboratory testing is underway.

Sheriff Richard Del Toro has ordered extra patrols and warned of doubled fines at Pepper Park after a recent gathering earlier this month ended with shots fired.

After days apart, Deltona's Archer is back — the family says callers used AI-manipulated images and demanded thousands in gift cards before the dog was returned.

A Valencia College student sued Flyers Wings & Grill after a ceiling collapse left her with brain and neck injuries, and the complaint points to repeat inspection citations.

United Spinal and Florida residents have sued over the state's expectant-mother placards, arguing the program lets pregnant drivers use parking reserved for people with mobility disabilities. The amended federal complaint asks a judge to block the law or rescind permits already issued.

A BJ's-anchored property at 1100 W. Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee sold for $24.1M on March 27, reflecting strong investor demand for grocery-led retail in the Orlando area.

Patchy morning fog clears into a sunny, near-90°F Friday; a cold front Sunday night will bring gusty winds and rough seas.

Florida’s quarterly theme‑park report lists 12 incidents at six parks and a water park, including seizure and chest‑pressure reports aboard Universal’s Hogwarts Express.

Justice John D. Couriel was announced as the next chief justice; his two‑year term begins July 1.

A 16-year-old was wounded and arrested after an attempted e-bike robbery outside a Port St. Lucie McDonald's; police say the shot was self-inflicted.

Siemens Energy opened a Grid AI Lab at its Orlando Innovation Center to run AI on grid data, testing tools that could speed storm recovery and raise usable capacity. Local utilities will take part in pilots as the company says the lab is part of a $1 billion U.S. expansion.

Orlando police and federal partners say 15 people were arrested in Operation Relentless Pursuit after suspects traveled to meet who they believed were 13- and 14-year-olds.

Abacus Global Management has moved its headquarters from MetroWest to Truist Plaza at Church Street Station, signing a roughly 52,000‑sf sublease and expanding downtown. The NYSE‑listed firm says the move positions it for the next phase of growth.