Florida

Orlando's Mills 50 district continues to grow as one of Central Florida's dining destinations, with more than 20 new restaurants and food businesses opening or preparing to open in the coming months. Business owners say the influx is bringing new energy to the neighborhood — and increasing demand for parking.

Kissimmee Mayor Jackie Espinosa is facing possible removal from office after a special prosecutor recommended that city commissioners pursue articles of impeachment over allegations she improperly benefited from a COVID-19 business grant program.

Orlando police are investigating a large gathering of juveniles on electric and motorized bikes that disrupted traffic in downtown Orlando over the weekend, running red lights, blocking intersections and delaying emergency vehicles, authorities said.

Dozens of family members, friends and community members gathered in Orange City on Thursday evening to honor Nicole Grayson, the DeLand mother who died after jumping into the St. Johns River to save her 4-year-old son.

A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been arrested and fired after investigators accused her of using confidential law enforcement databases to obtain information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons.

Gaylord Palms Resort has announced The Polar Express as the theme of this year's ICE! holiday attraction, bringing the classic Christmas story back as the centerpiece of its annual winter display. Meanwhile, Walt Disney World is preparing for the return of Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.

An Orange County deputy arrested the driver of a Lamborghini after authorities said he was clocked driving 137 mph on Florida's Turnpike, weaving through traffic before pulling over.

Residents in parts of Brevard County are raising concerns about changes in the taste and smell of their tap water, prompting city officials to reassure the public that the water remains safe to drink.

A multi-agency drug trafficking investigation spanning Volusia and Flagler counties has resulted in the arrest of 49 people, authorities announced, with investigators alleging one criminal organization used a church in Holly Hill as a front for its operations.

Orange County will install speed cameras at 12 school zones for the first time, with the system scheduled to go live Jan. 27 after a 30-day warning period. After that, drivers caught speeding in school zones will receive a $100 citation by mail.

Real-time flood tracking is coming to Brevard County, giving both local officials and community members a powerful new tool to stay ahead of severe weather. The City of Cape Canaveral has partnered with WeatherSTEM to install new flood sensors and weather monitoring equipment to track storm conditions second by second.

A Volusia County judge sentenced an Ormond Beach father to 42 years in prison Thursday after he pleaded no contest to second-degree murder in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours.

Police say speed was a factor in a seven-vehicle crash in Ocoee that killed one woman and injured six others, as investigators continue working to determine how the collision happened and who was at fault.

A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty and activated the vehicle's emergency lights without a legitimate emergency, according to the Groveland Police Department.