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A driver died after a crash at Lake Drive and Mary Drive in Casselberry. Troopers say a 2008 Honda Accord was involved and the investigation is ongoing.
A 40-year-old Leesburg woman was found dead on U.S. 27 after a hit-and-run. Police say a gray Hyundai sedan with front-end damage is being sought.
Weather & Environment in ...
Clear and breezy in Orlando with highs near 80°F. Dangerous rip currents and small craft advisories remain on the Atlantic coast.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Diadem Pickleball Complex paid $6.5M for a 35,806-square-foot Winter Garden warehouse at 14748 W. Colonial Drive — a sign of growing demand for indoor courts in Central Florida.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
The Blue Angels headline the Cocoa Beach Air Dot Show on April 11–12, bringing high-speed demos, other military acts and busy beaches to the Space Coast. Expect heavy traffic and limited parking.
A stolen-vehicle chase on I‑95 ended with a PIT stop and the arrest of 38‑year‑old Joseph Grillo, authorities say.
Food & Drinks in ...
Permit filings show Potbelly plans a St. Cloud shop at 4994 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy; no opening date has been announced. The location would join a local franchise push.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Photos show damage to Blue Origin’s Merritt Island test building and have raised questions about the NG‑3 New Glenn launch schedule. Officials are still assessing the impact.
A Volusia County jury convicted Trevon Miller in a 2021 Tomoka Correctional ambush; sentencing is set for May 8, 2026, and could carry a mandatory life term.
Five Guys will replace the Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal CityWalk; the Whopper Bar closes April 21 and the Legacy Store returns April 13. Guests can expect changes later this summer.
Waffle House filed state permits for a new diner at 20090 SW 110th Street in Dunnellon. No opening date has been announced, and the chain’s hurricane-role makes the move notable.
SeaWorld Orlando says its newest attraction will get a major redesign, WFTV reports. The park has not yet released a new opening date or full plans.
A late-night multi-agency sweep in Pine Hills left two people detained and an armored vehicle moving through the block; officials have released few details.
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