The NWS in Melbourne warns of heavy rain and high heat in Orlando with a chance of flooding and elevated heat index values, advising residents to stay cool and hydrated.

The Florida Highway Patrol warned of delays on State Road 429 in Orange County after a semi overturned, blocking southbound lanes and prompting an orange alert.

Florida election officials are investigating fraudulent signatures on Amendment 4 petitions related to abortion rights, raising concerns over electoral integrity.

Osceola County has launched a drone-based mosquito control operation in Buenaventura Lakes, deploying organic larvicide to reduce the mosquito population.

Orlando faces another day of rain and possible thunderstorms, with risks of localized flooding as per the National Weather Service. Urban areas might experience heavy rainfall and high heat indices.

Orlando faces potential flooding from heavy rains and storms due to a lingering front. A tropical cyclone brewing in the Gulf may affect Florida weather, with high rainfall and storm hazards anticipated.

The Tavares community held a vigil for a two-year-old killed in a crash, with police and firefighters attending. The driver, Joshua Montero, faces DUI manslaughter charges.

AdventHealth and OurLegacy have opened Florida's first dedicated organ donor center in Orlando to support the need for organ transplants and provide comprehensive care for donors and their families.

The east boat slips at Hickory Point Recreation Complex have reopened after renovations, with six updated slips available for boats up to 30 feet long. The west slips will close next for improvements.

James Grover of the SNAP charity is accused of sexually abusing minors and is under FBI investigation, with a call for possible victims to come forward.

The Blue Man Group is set to return to Orlando with a new theater at ICON Park, promising local economic benefits and unique performances for late 2024.

A burglary suspect in Florida was arrested after asking a deputy to test his meth, which turned out to be real. He had previously entered a home because of barking dogs.

Sanford proposes a utility rate hike of 7.5% to maintain services amid inflation, which has sparked criticism from residents and business owners concerned about increased costs. The City Commission will vote on the proposal on October 14.