Jeff Van Gundy has met with Magic brass as Orlando weighs veteran candidates, including Billy Donovan, in the post‑Mosley coaching search.

A guest was arrested at Steakhouse 71 after a seating dispute allegedly turned physical; staff say she threw water, snatched a name tag and shoved a manager.

Five people from the Tampa and Orlando areas pleaded guilty in a federal racketeering case tied to more than a ton of marijuana and alleged murder plots. Sentencing dates have not been set.

Florida Forest Service crews reported a 7-acre wildfire in Seminole State Forest; smoke reached nearby roads and prompted traffic warnings.

FDOT is rolling out intersection and crosswalk upgrades on Silver Star Road in Pine Hills after several pedestrian crashes. Neighbors say the fixes are welcome but want more crossings and better lighting.

A man was found with an apparent gunshot wound near Old Cheney Highway and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center; deputies are investigating and asking for tips.

A DeBary man was arrested after deputies say he attacked the same jogger twice in under a year. The victim says she feared for her safety and is warning others to be vigilant.

Hot and muggy Saturday with a high near 92°F and scattered afternoon storms. High rip current risk at Atlantic beaches—avoid the surf.

Paul Miller, a former Austin-area gymnastics coach, has been indicted in Kendall County on child indecency charges linked to an alleged August 2024 incident; a trial is set for June 15, 2026.

A former Liberty High campus monitor was detained after deputies say he fled an attempted stop; investigators say he admitted inappropriate contact with students.

MCO expects heavy Memorial Day crowds with a Monday peak. Quick, local tips on TSA waits, MCO Reserve and parking to help you plan.

Sumter County deputies shot a barricaded, knife‑wielding man after an hours‑long SWAT standoff in Lake Panasoffkee. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is handling the probe.

Hippo-linked Wingsail won Florida approval to write homeowners policies and will use AI-assisted underwriting and claims tools as regulators welcome new entrants. The move adds capacity to a market rebuilding after major reforms.