Winter Park’s Good Pour is franchising across Central Florida while celebrating a $500K giving milestone; the chain will mark the achievement with in‑store events and new openings.

State inspectors ordered four Central Florida restaurants to close during the week of April 12–18 after inspections found conditions officials said posed immediate health risks. DBPR records list the closures and the reasons cited.

A Sanford man was sentenced to life after being convicted in the 2024 killing of his ex’s boyfriend. Family members and prosecutors addressed the court at sentencing.

Gov. DeSantis signed SB 182 on April 20, 2026, restoring cursive instruction for grades 3–5 and requiring proficiency by the end of fifth grade. The law also mandates presidential portraits and a teacher-mentoring program.

Brevard deputies say a Melbourne man trafficked a teen and recorded dozens of encounters; investigators have arrested the alleged trafficker and a county corrections deputy.

Clear skies and a high near 80°F today in Orlando; east winds may gust up to 25 mph along the coast. Expect a warm weekend trend.

Employers across Florida are trimming classic starter roles and favoring experienced hires as AI automates routine tasks, narrowing opportunities for new grads.

An 18-year-old Wildwood man was killed Monday when his pickup crossed the centerline on U.S. 301 and struck a southbound truck; Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

A 28-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested in Osceola County after traveling to meet someone he believed was 14; he faces multiple felony charges and investigators say the probe is ongoing.

Florida issued a 90-day emergency order allowing winter-grade gasoline starting May 1 to try to ease pump pain — but experts warn of environmental tradeoffs and uncertain savings.

A downtown noodle spot from Brandon King and Galo Tenorio will open May 15, serving ceremonial matcha, ube donuts and late-night noodle bowls.

Florida has cleared a legal path for state funding of vertiports and charging networks, letting FDOT back aerial hubs intended for eVTOL aircraft. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.

A substitute at Lake Minneola High was arrested Monday after reportedly acting erratically and making explicit comments in class. The district ended her assignment and notified parents.