Gold Crest Distillery has applied to relocate to 503 W. Central Blvd in Parramore and add an 1,800-square-foot tasting room. The move is awaiting city review.

David Zhao's Chubby Cattle BBQ is slated for Pointe Orlando in 2026, bringing all‑you‑can‑eat wagyu, sushi and membership pricing to International Drive.

An Ocala woman is accused of spraying soapy water at her 83‑year‑old stepfather before stabbing him; he is hospitalized and she faces an attempted second‑degree murder booking.

A Canadian man received more than 17 years in federal prison after an Orange County undercover sting and a guilty plea for attempted enticement and CSAM charges.

An Orlando man admitted running an off-the-books payroll operation that prosecutors say cost taxpayers millions. Sentencing is set for June 24, 2026.

Orange County commissioners hold a key impasse hearing Tuesday to decide pay and health care for firefighters. The outcome could end a nearly three‑year standoff.

Crews started a 32‑day rebuild of Donnelly Street after October’s flash flooding, adding new drainage, water‑line upgrades and sidewalk work to protect downtown.

A weakening front pushes in Tuesday afternoon with a 30–50% chance of showers and storms. Volusia and northern Brevard beaches are under a high rip‑current risk.

Police converged on a Palm Bay home Monday after an 'armed disturbance' was reported near Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street; residents were told to stay inside while officers secured the scene.

Incertec plans to shift its Florida operations from Titusville to Edgewater with about an $8M investment and city‑filed plans for roughly 150 new jobs. The move follows Incertec’s acquisition of Titusville’s Synergy Metal Finishing and includes wastewater upgrades and permitting steps.

A broad‑daylight dispute in Kissimmee escalated into an attempted shooting that ended when the suspect’s gun jammed twice, police say. The suspect is jailed and an ICE detainer was issued.

Tammi Reiss will lead Florida's women's basketball program after turning Rhode Island into Atlantic 10 champions and an NCAA tournament team. The hire follows Kelly Rae Finley's March exit.

An adult motorcyclist died after a three-vehicle crash at Calhoun Road and Kine Drive in Eustis. Troopers are investigating and the road was closed for several hours.