A man was found dead inside an apartment at Regency Oaks in Casselberry on Thursday; police have called it a homicide and are asking for tips.

Chief Eric Smith told District 3 residents shootings and violent crime are down citywide while traffic stops and citations rose during a recent uptick in enforcement.

Palm Bay’s council set a tentative 6.6‑mill rate while warning a November amendment could cut about $46M from city property‑tax revenue.

An Ocala caregiver was arrested after deputies found an 81‑year‑old dementia patient living in a tent with little food or water. She faces an elder‑neglect charge and posted bond.

Daytona Beach commissioners cleared a first reading of a draft ordinance that would ban unauthorized motorized pedicabs and curb high‑powered e‑bikes, drawing warnings from rental shops.

MilkShake Factory has opened a downtown Orlando shop in Parramore and will celebrate with a July 25 block party featuring BOGO shakes, freebies and a DJ.

A new Publix prototype is set to open at Mariana Acres in Winter Haven on Thursday. The 55,000‑sq‑ft store will replace a nearby Auburndale location and include a pharmacy and liquor outlet.

Florida’s FDACS report lists a 54-year-old man who suffered a cardiac emergency on Magic Kingdom’s “it’s a small world” ride on April 24 and later died. The state file is the only public record so far.

A MoneyGeek analysis and federal crash records found Florida is the third‑most dangerous state for driving after dark. State and federal data show a large share of fatal crashes happen after sunset.

A town investigation says former Howey‑in‑the‑Hills Police Chief Michael Giddens resigned after findings he had a sexual relationship with a suspect’s estranged wife. The report has been sent to state reviewers.

A Windermere man faces aggravated-assault and child-abuse counts after deputies say he struck an 11-year-old on an e-bike and smashed the child’s phone during the confrontation.

Deltona is preparing a parcel‑based fire assessment to shore up its fire and EMS budget if a statewide property‑tax amendment passes in November. The city hired a consultant last year and will follow public‑notice rules before charging property owners.

Low‑90s heat gives way to an afternoon window of storms; heavy downpours and gusts possible.