Full Sail and Terian Group unveiled Dream Lofts — a five-story, 180‑unit, 576‑bed student housing project with a pedestrian bridge connecting the complex to campus.

A MovingPlace study and federal figures show Miami, Orlando and Tampa among the top destinations for New Yorkers leaving the city, reshaping housing and labor markets.

One child was killed and another critically injured after a hit-and-run outside Faith Baptist Church in Winter Haven; police are searching for the driver and asking for tips.

A rebound in overseas buyers is quietly reshaping Orlando's housing market, boosting dollar volume and mid‑market demand. Local agents and builders could see more cash offers.

A Leesburg Circle K sold a Powerball Double Play ticket that matched the Double Play numbers for a $10 million prize, state draw records and reporting show.

New county figures show opioid deaths in Orange County plunged over five years, with fentanyl-linked fatalities falling sharply amid a ramp-up in naloxone and treatment.

A Jacksonville man was arrested in the death of his 5‑week‑old daughter after an autopsy found severe head trauma, broken ribs and retinal hemorrhages. Authorities charged him with aggravated manslaughter of a child.

A Venice-born pasta counter now grinds semolina and extrudes fresh pasta inside The Mall at Millenia food court, serving build-your-own bowls and house sauces.

Peach Valley Cafe is taking over the former Bob Evans on SR 200 in Ocala and aims to open by summer 2026, bringing another early‑morning brunch option to the corridor.

A Marion County couple lost nearly $30,000 after buying a 2022 Silverado on Facebook Marketplace that investigators say was stolen and cloned.

Morning clouds and low 70s give way to highs near 87. Showers and thunderstorms are likely after 2 p.m., with gusts up to 30 mph and rough seas tonight.

A wrong-way vehicle struck a Honda on Kepler Road near Mimosa Lane early Wednesday, killing a 27-year-old woman and injuring a 33-year-old man. Troopers have closed the road and are investigating.

A federal judge ordered ICE to fly two Orlando‑born twin sisters home from Guatemala, return their passports and bar re‑arrest after a grandmother’s habeas petition alleged unlawful detention.