Apopka police released surveillance images after a man was struck while crossing Orange Blossom Trail; investigators say a white Ford F-150 fled the scene and are seeking tips.

China Lee on South Kirkman Road was emergency‑closed after inspectors found live roaches and rodent droppings, then reopened after a follow‑up inspection. State records show repeated pest problems.

A 24-year-old Palm Bay man died after his motorcycle left the roadway and struck fixed objects in Melbourne. Police have opened a traffic-homicide investigation and are asking witnesses to come forward.

A fenced, never‑occupied house at 802 Short Ave has long baffled neighbors. A renewed public‑private plan could add about 50 affordable townhomes and start construction as soon as 2027.

Clear morning turns hot: highs near 93°F today and a Fire Weather Watch covers inland areas Thursday.

Clermont's Cosa Nostra filed plans to open a second deli at 32 W Plant St in Winter Garden; filings show a tenant but no opening date yet.

Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe opened in Lake Buena Vista, bringing slushies, milkshakes, waffles and crepes to 11955 S. Apopka Vineland Road with late-night hours.

A new video shows an Orange County deputy forcing a vehicle off the road near Walt Disney World; the Sheriff’s Office has not yet released a full account.

Janet Petro is retiring as Kennedy Space Center director effective May 1, 2026, capping a nearly 20-year NASA career that included a stint as acting NASA administrator.

Orlando police arrested a 41-year-old man after he was accused of secretly recording under a woman’s dress at a busy outlet mall in the city’s tourism district.

A man accused of posing as a Publishers Clearing House official allegedly scammed an elderly Merritt Island woman and returned to threaten her at gunpoint.

Fortress Investment Group bought a 65‑acre industrial parcel in Osceola County in a multi‑million‑dollar move, tightening available logistics-ready land near Kissimmee.

Central Florida landlords are shopping renewals and reworking coverage as property insurance eases, but hurricane‑exposed assets still face tight terms.