The AAU Boys Basketball World Championships take over Disney’s ESPN Wide World of Sports in Orlando July 2–9, drawing thousands of players, teams and families. Multiple gyms, side events and local economic support mean a busy week across the resort.

Former Kansas edge rusher Dean Miller sued the NCAA in Orange County seeking an extra year and emergency relief so he can transfer to UCF. The complaint challenges recent denials and ties eligibility to potential NIL money.

UF’s athletic budget jumps $30.4M to about $235.7M as revenue sharing, coach buyouts and football spending drive the increase. The shift tightens the squeeze on smaller sports.

The AAU Junior Volleyball Nationals return to Orlando June 160July 10, bringing nearly 80,000 athletes and an estimated $760.8M boost to Central Florida.

An Orange County judge awarded former UCF defensive coordinator Ted Roof about $637,770 in a breach-of-contract ruling tied to his October 2024 firing.

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

Billionaire UFL co‑owner Mike Repole told local supporters he’d be willing to invest in the Orlando Dreamers’ bid to bring Major League Baseball to the city. His backing pairs a high‑profile investor with a group that already has tourism and funding momentum.

Hagerty broke a scoreless tie when Campbell Downing ripped a two-out, two-run double, and Bella Ortiz closed with strikeouts to secure a 2-0 win. The Huskies claimed their first FHSAA 7A crown.

Columbus High swept Winter Garden Horizon in Winter Haven to win its first-ever Class 3A state title; senior Lucas Riva led the way.

Kay Rawlins, who co-founded Orlando City SC and the Orlando Pride, is retiring after 15 years. Her stadium-era traditions and community programs helped make Orlando a soccer city.

Jon Sumrall stopped in Orlando to preview his early plans for Florida, emphasizing staff, roster work and a return to winning this fall.

A $30M renovation has modernized Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach — a new player-development center, fresh turf and a small museum now sit beside the park’s historic scoreboard. The upgrades aim to preserve history while meeting MLB standards.

The Magic dismissed Jamahl Mosley on May 4, 2026, after blowing a 3-1 playoff lead and dropping Game 7 to the Pistons. The team will begin a coaching search led by Jeff Weltman.