A downtown Orlando man who recorded a viral arrest no longer faces a street‑racing count, his lawyer says. The case grew from video that showed officers pulling him from a car.

MLB Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has listed his Mediterranean-style Windermere estate for $27 million, a rare high-end lakefront offering in Central Florida.

New state data show drug-related deaths in Florida fell in early 2025, with fentanyl deaths down sharply, even as experts caution the picture may be incomplete.

A 19-year-old was arrested at Axum Coffee after a woman found him partially naked in the restroom; police say videos on his phone appear to show people using the women's bathroom.

Sunny and warm Thursday in Orlando with highs near 87°F. High rip‑current risk at east‑central Florida beaches — avoid the surf.

Chicago-based Bowa Construction bought Maitland's Verity Construction on May 13, 2026, giving the firm an in-market foothold in the Orlando metro and wider Southeast.

A midday shooting on the 800 block of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Boulevard left one person critically injured; police say the suspect fled and the investigation is ongoing.

Commissioners cleared the way for more planning on a proposed indoor sports complex near Sanford, authorizing staff to solicit design and construction services.

11North Partners paid $59.5M for West Town Corners in Altamonte Springs, adding a grocery‑anchored center to its Orlando portfolio amid strong investor demand for necessity‑based retail.

A UF/IFAS study finds Florida’s forest industry produced nearly $29 billion in 2023 and supported about 103,000 jobs, even as hurricanes and mill closures threaten rural communities.

Polk State’s search committee recommended Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios “Stasi” Kamoutsas as the sole finalist to be the college’s next president. Trustees will consider the pick June 3 and Kamoutsas will visit campus that day.

State inspectors ordered emergency closures at five Central Florida restaurants last week after finding pests, broken equipment and other safety hazards.

Universal will phase out the Lost Continent at Islands of Adventure and close Mythos in 2027. Longtime visitors are already marking last looks at the park’s quieter corners.