SeaWorld Orlando's Bands, Brew and BBQ festival returns with concerts, BBQ, craft beers, and a new family coaster, amid SeaWorld's 60th anniversary celebrations.

Florida's "Safe Exchange of Minor Children" law mandates court-approved parenting plans and establishes sheriff's office areas as secure zones for child custody exchanges.

Officials emphasize safety for Fourth of July celebrations, noting that fireworks pose serious risks and citing statistics on related injuries and fatalities. Safety tips include enjoying professional displays rather than personal use.

Orange County has introduced a new $1.5 million outdoor pickleball complex to address the sport's growing popularity among locals. Players of all skill levels enjoy the courts, lights, and shaded areas for both day and night play.

Florida's "Freedom Month" offers a sales tax holiday in July, with exemptions on outdoor and recreational items, as well as on event admissions, aiming to boost spending and local economies.

Casselberry will not have garbage collection on July 4th due to Independence Day, resuming on July 5th; uncollected waste will be picked up on the next regular day.

Osceola County proposes an ordinance to fund the maintenance of the NeoCity/OHP Stormwater Basin to mitigate flood risks and ensure public safety, with a focus on areas deriving special benefits.

Florida enacts new laws to increase penalties for illegal street racing, raising fines and upgrading repeat offenses to felonies after a surge in incidents.

A lightning strike in Oviedo led to a minor attic fire over the weekend, but no injuries were reported, and the fire was quickly extinguished by the Seminole County Fire Department.

Orlando braces for intense heat with a peak heat index of up to 109 degrees, plus scattered storms, as Hurricane Beryl poses no threat to Florida.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis cut $32 million from the state arts budget, impacting numerous cultural organizations and sparking debate over the funding and support for arts festivals like Orlando Fringe.

The Wyndham Orlando Resort & Conference Center introduced an AI bartender named Sara, developed by Cecelia.ai, capable of making tequila-based drinks and engaging with guests.

FDOT accelerates upgrades on I-4 to alleviate congestion, with construction on auxiliary lanes to begin earlier, aiming for a 2025 completion instead of 2030.