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Morning sun gives way to mid‑90s heat and a 40% chance of afternoon storms. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk and cooling centers may open.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
One person was arrested after shots were fired outside the Cumberland Farms on Viera Boulevard in Rockledge; deputies say no one was hurt.
Arts & Culture in ...
The Morse Museum will replace its McKean Pavilion this summer with a new 3,000‑square‑foot space to expand classes and community programming while galleries remain open.
Hot, muggy day with highs near 93°F and a 40% chance of late‑afternoon storms. Heat index may top 100°F—plan outdoor activities for the morning.
Two drive-by shootings hit Eustis within 90 minutes; police identified five suspects, seized a rifle and have made multiple arrests as the investigation continues.
Hot, humid Saturday with highs near 93°F. Scattered afternoon storms after 2 p.m. could bring gusts, heavy rain and lightning.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
A second water line break in Orlando’s College Park knocked out service for hours and renewed worries about fiber‑optic crews striking buried pipes.
Muggy morning turns hot; showers and thunderstorms likely after 2 p.m. Gusts up to 40–50 mph possible.
A child was pulled from a pool in Maitland Wednesday night and later pronounced dead; Seminole County deputies say the case is under investigation.
Real Estate & Development in ...
Plaza Live has filed plans for a new addition in Orlando’s Milk District that would change the building and its parking after a multimillion‑dollar overhaul.
A sudden afternoon storm dumped more than three inches over downtown Orlando, flooding intersections and pushing water into storefronts.
Politics & Govt in ...
Gov. DeSantis and the state board approved more than $87M to reimburse 56 agencies for radios, AI‑connected cameras and items like tasers and e‑bikes tied to immigration enforcement.
Gatorland was briefly emptied Tuesday after a bomb threat; deputies searched the park, found no suspicious device and detectives say the call appears to be a hoax.
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