Orlando faces a Heat Advisory Wednesday before thunderstorms become more frequent Thursday through the weekend. Heat indexes could reach 110, with strong winds and heavy rain possible.

Two pedestrians were killed in separate Marion County crashes less than three hours apart; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating and local safety data points to lighting and crossings as concerns.

The Cici & Hyatt Brown Museum announced a roughly $145 million expansion and a rebrand as The Brown that aims to turn the Daytona Beach campus into a statewide draw. Plans are now in permitting and backed by major donor commitments.

Biologists released captive‑reared Florida grasshopper sparrows on the DeLuca Preserve this month, pairing ranching and prescribed fire with captive breeding to help the species recover.

Police say suspects were detained after a shooting outside the Home Depot on West Orange Blossom Trail in Apopka; authorities say there is no ongoing threat.

Anthony Rios resigned as Orange County Fire Rescue chief after remarks during a budget presentation. His resignation is effective July 31 and Deputy Chief John Westmoreland will serve as acting chief.

A Tallahassee judge ruled July 27 that James Fishback can remain on Florida’s GOP primary ballot after a residency challenge from Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. The decision keeps the controversial candidate in the Aug. 18 race and could prompt an appeal.

A 14,068‑square‑foot Italian‑style Windermere estate built by snack‑food entrepreneurs Jerry and Shannon Bello is listed for $15.9M on Lake Tibet.

A 5-year-old died after being found in a Davenport Airbnb pool on Monday; homicide detectives are investigating.

Wyndham plans an ECHO Suites extended-stay hotel in Titusville's Vector Space area as logistics and aerospace projects expand on the Space Coast. Details on timing and ownership remain limited.

An AMBER Alert for a 13-year-old in Ocala ended Monday after deputies found the girl safe and the suspect was shot during a pursuit and later died. Investigators have the scene closed on U.S. 441.

Seven Republicans have qualified to challenge Rep. Darren Soto in Florida’s redrawn 9th District. Big self-funding and local endorsements are already reshaping the Aug. 18 primary.

A former Summerfield caregiver was arrested after an affidavit tied 67 unauthorized debit-card transactions totaling $6,686.99 to purchases across three counties.