Ormond Beach‑based Security First is cutting select homeowners rates by about 5.6% and launching a disappearing deductible that reduces deductibles by 20% per claims‑free year.

Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday runs July 20–Aug 20 and covers clothing under $100, school supplies under $50 and laptops under $1,500.

A judge recommended more than $1 million for Jeff Abramowski after DNA cleared him — but he says the state still hasn’t paid. The award, expungement and paperwork are pending.

Orlando police arrested a 42-year-old man after a months-long ICAC probe tied abusive files to a Google account; he faces dozens of counts, authorities say.

The Florida Supreme Court on July 16 rejected Jermaine Foster’s bid for a new trial, leaving two death sentences in place. The ruling defers to the trial judge’s credibility findings.

Grand Roopram Roti has opened in Orlando with Surinamese roti wraps, curries and turmeric-fried chicken, bringing Hindustani‑Surinamese flavors to Rosemont. The family chain traces back to Paramaribo and has Netherlands locations.

Seven Lake County eateries were cited in the week of July 6–12; Salt Shack on the Lake logged the most high‑priority violations. State records list the full breakdown.

The Florida Chamber says the state’s GDP hit $1.89 trillion, which would rank Florida 14th worldwide if treated as a country. Different data sources change the placement.

Orange County and Orlando are activating photo‑enforced school‑zone cameras this summer; warnings start soon and $100 notices will follow.

Apopka commissioners deadlocked over a proposed 0.75-mill property-tax increase that would raise the city's rate to about 5.2 mills and add roughly $6.6M to next year’s revenue. The split comes as a statewide ballot measure could reduce local tax collections.

A Sanford McDonald’s employee was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on a customer during a dispute over missing fries, police say. He’s facing an aggravated battery charge.

Polk County released surveillance of a man grabbing a 13-year-old at a Davenport Publix on Monday; investigators have opened case 26-29053 and seek tips.

Florida AG James Uthmeier told Winter Garden to take down park signs referencing firearms, calling the city's ban "null and void" and setting an Aug. 15 deadline. The AG warned legal action would follow if the signage isn't fixed.