Five of Flagler Beach’s 11 firefighters resigned in April — including Deputy Fire Chief Jennifer Fiveash — prompting an internal review and county support for coverage.

Seminole County deputies say a 21‑year‑old was caught filming two girls at the Deep Lake Road Walmart; a phone search allegedly turned up hundreds of child‑sex images and 50 counts followed.

A Merritt Island resident says management ignored warnings about unsecured doors and a squatter, and will sue after an alleged Jan. 5 apartment rape.

Orange County opened applications for a five‑year, $25M film incentive funded by Tourist Development Tax; rebates are performance‑based and require local hires. The first window runs through May 28.

Heat climbs toward 93°F Friday with a high rip‑current risk at east‑coast beaches. Saturday turns windier with a chance of strong thunderstorms.

The Ocoee Hungry Howie’s at 207 N. Clarke Road has closed after 12 years; Stoner’s Pizza Joint is slated to open in the space this summer.

A proposal would add a seven‑story parking garage with street‑level retail to Orlando’s Mills 50, per the Orlando Business Journal. The plan raises questions about parking, walkability and city approvals.

Neighbors near Melbourne are on edge after a 22-year-old allegedly started fires inside Savannas Preserve while armed with a tiki torch and a samurai sword. His $22,000 bond has locals worried.

A Mulberry man was arrested after a late-night disturbance; deputies say K9 Obi and a drone led to his capture. He faces multiple charges including battery by strangulation.

An Orange County firefighter was arrested after deputies say he harassed an ex‑girlfriend online and in person, including posting a nude photo without consent. The department has relieved him of duty while investigators review the case.

HCA Florida opened a new freestanding ER in downtown Orlando Wednesday, offering 24/7 care and on‑site imaging to cut long emergency‑department waits. The 11,260‑sq‑ft center is staffed by board‑certified ER physicians.

A reported armed carjacking in Winter Park turned into a roughly 30‑mile pursuit on I‑4 that ended near mile marker 112 with a driver in custody.

DeSantis announced an early groundbreaking in Volusia for the I‑95/U.S. 1 interchange. FDOT documents show a diverging‑diamond rebuild with multimodal upgrades.