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The NWS warns of dense fog along the I-4 in Orlando, risky rip currents at beaches, and potential air travel delays due to fog. A cold front will bring cooler, drier weather and fire weather concerns.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
A 17-year-old named Brenden Watkins was fatally shot in a suspected robbery in Deltona on Christmas. No suspects have been arrested; the investigation is ongoing.
Warm weather with morning fog is expected in Orlando into the weekend, but a cold front will bring cooler temperatures and increased marine hazards early next week.
An 88-year-old man died after his car hit a utility pole in Volusia County on Christmas Eve, with investigations by the Florida Highway Patrol ongoing.
Two men from Kissimmee were charged with armed carjacking during a vehicle sale from Facebook Marketplace, according to ClickOrlando and WESH reports.
Orlando's weekend weather forecast predicts tranquil skies with a cooldown, ideal for outdoor activities before a cold front brings breezy conditions and possible showers early next week.
The weather forecast for Orlando includes a mix of sun, a slight chance of rain, and potential thunderstorms over the ocean, with a Small Craft Advisory offshore.
A man was found shot on Faculty Drive in Orange County, prompting a police investigation and search involving K-9 units. The victim survived, but the shooter remains unidentified and at large.
Orlando's weather forecast includes sun, isolated showers, and a warm-up with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Increased rain chances and possible isolated storms are expected later in the week.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Orlando Museum of Art offers free admission on December 18, 2025, with activities, lectures by artist Dawoud Bey, tours, sketching sessions, and a film screening.
Tyler Feight, on probation for assaulting a jogger, was jailed again for violating his probation, failing to appear for a required evaluation, and changing his address without notification.
Abijah Javois was arrested for shooting a man selling a $115,000 watch on Facebook Marketplace after exchanging counterfeit cash and being chased by the victim.
A man in Osceola County was arrested after ICAC detectives found online chats showing he solicited sexual activity involving a minor. He is being held without bond as the investigation continues.
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