Jerome Lloyd Anderson pleaded no contest and was sentenced to three consecutive life terms for a July 12, 2023 Daytona Beach shooting that killed three men.

National retail rent growth cooled to its weakest first‑quarter pace since 2014, but Orlando still posted mid‑single‑digit gains driven by tight grocery‑anchored centers.

A 115-acre brush fire near Wiygul Road in Umatilla filled parts of Lake County with smoke while crews worked containment. Officials urged people to avoid the area.

An Orange County judge has rescheduled the trial for the teen accused in the downtown Orlando Halloween 2024 shooting, returning the case to the court calendar after months of delays.

A gopher tortoise in DeLand was found with spray‑foam insulation on its head and neck; volunteers cleaned and released it while FWC investigates.

Osceola County is considering a vendor contract change after warnings that AI‑driven RAM shortages could sharply raise the cost of student laptops. The school board will weigh options Tuesday evening.

A North Carolina developer bought the vacant lot planned for a Trader Joe’s in Maitland, moving the Trelago grocery plan forward.

Orlando City Council voted to replace the MWBE program with a Small & Local Business Enterprise Preference, saying the move preserves eligibility for federal grants. City documents and local coverage show the shift is tied to recent federal DEI-related directives.

Delmonico's is opening a 9,000‑sq‑ft, 250‑seat steakhouse in the former Romano's at 12148 S. Apopka‑Vineland Road. The buildout is pegged at about $5 million with a late‑spring 2026 target.

Volusia detectives charged a man after his 7‑month‑old needed emergency brain surgery; investigators say medical evidence and witnesses point to repeated shaking.

A Red Flag Warning is in effect Tuesday across inland central Florida as gusty northeast winds and low humidity raise wildfire risk. Expect breezy afternoons and hazardous surf.

A 41-year-old Orlando man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering after prosecutors say he moved more than $800,000 through local business accounts; he was sentenced to 40 months and ordered to forfeit $801,559.

UCF is exploring more than 60 acres along Alafaya Trail for a mixed‑use project that could add thousands of student beds, retail and a hotel near campus.