Three people were arrested after a 3-month-old died in Fort Pierce; investigators say the mobile home was sweltering, infested and dangerously dilapidated. Authorities have charged family members.

Titusville police responded to a critical incident at Sand Point Park Monday evening; authorities asked the public to stay clear while officers worked the scene. Officials have released few details so far.

Jury selection opened July 27 in Osceola County for the man accused of killing 16‑year‑old Paola Pagan in 2022. Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Maria Vazquez says she’ll retire after the 2026-27 school year. OCPS says transition details will come later.

Heat Advisory in Orlando Tuesday with highs near 95°F and heat indices over 100°F. Late‑day storms may bring heavy rain and gusty winds.

A 59-year-old motorcyclist from Anthony died Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 35 north of SR‑326; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

The Florida Supreme Court found the bar’s application of Rule 4‑8.2(a) unconstitutional as applied to Christopher Crowley’s 2018 campaign comments, overturning a recommended suspension.

About 10,000 delegates from roughly 70 countries are in Orlando for the Church of God's 80th General Assembly at the Orange County Convention Center.

The National Weather Service in Miami issued a special marine warning for Lake Okeechobee Sunday, warning of gusty winds and small hail and urging boaters to seek safe harbor through 5:30 PM EDT.

District records show Disney is spending at least $30M beyond the parks — including a $24.4M Animal Kingdom Lodge room refresh and BoardWalk additions due late 2026.

An appeals panel left a sex‑battery verdict intact but asked the Florida Supreme Court to decide whether judges can bar lawyer chats during short testimony breaks.

Gov. DeSantis signed five public-safety laws in Winter Haven that raise penalties for crimes against officers, curb xylazine trafficking and expand gang and offender-registration rules.

A 21-year-old tourist from Georgia was treated on the sand and hospitalized after a presumed shark bite at the Dunlawton Beach approach in Daytona Beach Shores. Officials say the injuries are not life-threatening.