Titusville explores retention ponds to reduce flooding, to be financed through tax liens

Flooding fixes could be coming to Titusville. City leaders want to add more retention ponds in historic, flood-prone areas. Officials are trying to prevent a repeat of the extreme flooding that left some residents stranded in 2025.

Team Florida departs for Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota

More than 100 Special Olympics Florida athletes received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport before departing for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.

Monkey spotted near Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn
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A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the non-native primates in Central Florida. The animal was first seen near Gilbert Park before later appearing on the grounds of the historic Lakeside Inn, according to witnesses.

New video shows arrest of daycare worker accused of child neglect
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Days after a young boy in the care of a Fruitland Park daycare was reportedly seen running across a six-lane highway in Lake County, the daycare's owner issued a formal statement saying the safety of the children in their care remains their top priority. 

Epic Universe expansion filings point to large project in Dark Universe area

Universal Orlando Resort may already be planning an expansion at Epic Universe, according to newly filed permits that point to a large, undisclosed project inside the park's Dark Universe themed land.

Residents in 'unsafe' apartment units given one week to move out
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Residents of a Lake Mary apartment complex say they are scrambling to find new housing after receiving notices giving them one week to move out of buildings deemed unsafe by Seminole County.

Fry Pie Factory recalls pepperoni rolls for undeclared milk allergen

Fry Pie Factory's pepperoni rolls are being recalled over an undeclared allergen and concerns about improper storage. Here's what to know.

Lake Mary residents in 'unsafe' apartment units given one week to move out

Residents of a Lake Mary apartment complex say they are scrambling to find new housing after receiving notices giving them one week to move out of buildings deemed unsafe by Seminole County.

Florida mom arrested, toddler found unresponsive with severe bruises: Deputies

A Florida mom, Jessica Wilson, 29, was arrested after her 2-year-old toddler was found unresponsive with severe bruising across their body. Investigators allege that Wilson refused to call 911, forcing her friend to perform CPR. Wilson now faces multiple charges, including aggravated child abuse, as the toddler is in medical care, deputies say.

Allegations of leaking records to drug trafficking suspects
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A former Florida Department of Juvenile Justice probation officer is facing 114 felony charges after investigators accused her of using retained access to a court records system to obtain and share sensitive information with members of a drug trafficking organization.

Titusville explores retention ponds to reduce flooding
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City officials in Titusville are exploring a plan to reduce flooding in older neighborhoods by purchasing vacant or distressed properties and converting them into stormwater retention ponds.

Florida athletes head to Special Olympics USA Games
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More than 100 Special Olympics Florida athletes received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport before departing for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.

Competency question delays triple-murder case for man accused of killing tourists
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A judge has ordered a third mental health evaluation for a man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee, further delaying a decision on whether he is competent to stand trial.

Ahmad Bojeh: Psychiatrist appointed to review mental competency of Kissimmee shooting suspect

An Osceola County judge has ordered Ahmad Bojeh to undergo a third evaluation after the prosecution requested a psychiatrist to weigh in on the triple-murder suspect's competency.

Epic Universe expansion filings point to Dark Universe project
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Universal Orlando Resort may already be planning an expansion at Epic Universe, weeks after opening its newest theme park.

Former FHP captain, trooper accused of stealing thousands in off-duty work fraud: Affidavit

Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers surrendered to authorities in Osceola County on Wednesday after warrants were issued charging them with offenses that include grand theft and falsifying public or court records.

Florida Attorney General Uthmeier launches Major League Baseball uniform probe

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued an investigative subpoena to Major League Baseball, launching a formal probe into allegations of selective uniform rule enforcement and religious discrimination against Christian players.