A former Checkers employee was arrested April 13 after allegedly firing at a customer's car during a January drive‑thru dispute on West Colonial Drive.

The closed Hooters on Osceola Parkway is slated to be torn down for a national burger concept, local listings and business reporting show.

Winter Park’s CRA is proposing a Catalyst Development Program that would offer up to $500,000 to attract mixed‑use development and jobs along major corridors.

Morning fog lifts to sunshine and an 85°F high. Atlantic beaches are under a life‑threatening rip current risk while inland heat spikes Friday–Sunday.

Two people died and two others were rescued after a rip current pulled swimmers off Cocoa Beach. Responders say the victims were taken to Cape Canaveral Hospital, where two were pronounced dead.

State inspectors ordered three Central Florida restaurants to close during the week of April 5 61; state records and local reporting list the shutdowns and how they’re resolved.

FloridaCommerce leased nearly 30,000 square feet at Windsor at MetroCenter in MetroWest Orlando.

Brevard Zoo set a Dec. 2 groundbreaking for its $140M Bowen Aquarium after raising about $74M; organizers project roughly 525,000 visitors and $128M in annual impact.

A Marion County man who thought $450,000 was gone got a surprise visit from deputies after a statewide crypto recovery. Officials say Florida’s CFEU pulled back a record $5.4M and is returning funds to victims across two states.

A scaled-down Sorcerer Mickey hat is now visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios, previewing the Walt Disney Studios courtyard set to open May 26. Details on what guests will find inside.

Florida will pilot a state‑designed, college‑level U.S. history course in 2026–27 that can grant in‑state college credit for two standard history classes.

Mission Grove at Stoneybrook opened in Winter Garden with 166 residences across independent living, assisted living and memory care and a wide amenity list.

The Dough Show, known for Egyptian feteer and shawarma, starts a soft opening Wednesday at 8910 Turkey Lake Road in Dr. Phillips. Expect pies, shawarma and family-friendly seating.