Since Hurricane Irma in 2017, Florida tightened rules requiring generators and emergency plans for nursing homes; facilities say drills and backups improved safety, but gaps persist.

A 22-year-old was arrested after deputies say she drove an SUV into a man at a Pointe Vista Circle parking lot following a confrontation. She now faces aggravated‑battery and hit‑and‑run charges.

Clear morning, highs near 91°F with late-day storms possible; dangerous rip currents on the Atlantic coast.

Clear, muggy Memorial Day morning in Orlando with highs near 90°F and a slight afternoon storm risk. Atlantic beaches are under a High rip-current risk; avoid the surf.

Afternoon storms likely Sunday with locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Beachgoers face a High rip current risk through Memorial Day.

Florida Forest Service crews reported a 7-acre wildfire in Seminole State Forest; smoke reached nearby roads and prompted traffic warnings.

FDOT is rolling out intersection and crosswalk upgrades on Silver Star Road in Pine Hills after several pedestrian crashes. Neighbors say the fixes are welcome but want more crossings and better lighting.

A man was found with an apparent gunshot wound near Old Cheney Highway and taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center; deputies are investigating and asking for tips.

Two people were wounded in a late-night shooting on Edgemoor Street in Orlando; police say one was taken to the hospital and the investigation is active.

A man was killed in Orlando after arriving to return allegedly stolen property; police arrested a 41-year-old and charged him with first-degree murder.

A woman struck on N. Harbor City Boulevard was taken to Holmes Regional Medical Center and later died; Melbourne police say the crash is under investigation.

An overturned tractor-trailer carrying chlorine overturned on the eastbound I‑4 on‑ramp from Maitland Boulevard, prompting a hazmat response and an extended ramp closure.

Billionaire UFL co‑owner Mike Repole told local supporters he’d be willing to invest in the Orlando Dreamers’ bid to bring Major League Baseball to the city. His backing pairs a high‑profile investor with a group that already has tourism and funding momentum.