A scaled-down Sorcerer Mickey hat is now visible at Disney's Hollywood Studios, previewing the Walt Disney Studios courtyard set to open May 26. Details on what guests will find inside.

Florida will pilot a state‑designed, college‑level U.S. history course in 2026–27 that can grant in‑state college credit for two standard history classes.

Mission Grove at Stoneybrook opened in Winter Garden with 166 residences across independent living, assisted living and memory care and a wide amenity list.

The Dough Show, known for Egyptian feteer and shawarma, starts a soft opening Wednesday at 8910 Turkey Lake Road in Dr. Phillips. Expect pies, shawarma and family-friendly seating.

A 24-year-old Orlando woman was killed early Tuesday after being struck on SR-46 near Jungle Road while carrying an infant; authorities say the baby was uninjured.

A 75‑year‑old man died after his golf cart was struck and overturned at Martinez Drive and North Morse Boulevard in The Villages. Newly obtained video and an FHP crash report show the cart failed to yield while making a left turn.

A 17-year-old missing from Orange County was found hiding in a Dundee home; a registered sex offender was arrested and faces multiple charges.

A burst water main in DeLand opened a large crater on Monday, closing a road and prompting detours while crews work to make repairs.

John Morgan said he won't run for governor and will form a new Florida party — and he’s offering $100,000 to whoever names it. The move revives debate about third-party hurdles and 2026 politics.

Orlando’s planned Holocaust Museum for Hope & Humanity says it has reached 70% of its fundraising goal, a milestone organizers call a major step toward construction.

White Castle filed plans for a 2,764-square-foot restaurant with outdoor seating and a dual drive-thru at a Walmart outparcel in St. Augustine’s World Commerce Center.

A jury convicted Donald Ronald Gates III of child trafficking and related sexual charges; a judge handed down a life sentence after prosecutors presented DNA and phone evidence.

Engineering filings show Publix plans to demolish and rebuild its Woodland Center store in Eustis, adding pickup and expanded services. The project could reshape the SR‑19 retail strip.