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High near 94 with a slight chance of late afternoon storms. Beaches face a moderate rip‑current risk today.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Orlando police say a wanted fugitive was arrested during a Buck Road search warrant that yielded four firearms and trafficking amounts of cocaine, MDMA and oxycodone.
A crew member aboard the Regal Princess was declared dead after going overboard near Cancún, Princess Cruises says. The ship is scheduled to return to Fort Lauderdale this week.
An Orlando man was arrested after witnesses say he picked up an 8-year-old near the Fairfield Inn pool on Millenia Boulevard; family and bystanders intervened until police arrived.
Highs near 94°F with storms likely this afternoon. Heat index may top 102°F — have an indoor backup for outdoor plans.
Northbound I‑95 at Exit 244 near New Smyrna Beach was shut early Monday after a deadly crash; FHP logged a fatality and urged drivers to seek alternate routes.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
A Kissimmee transplant patient ran out of antirejection drugs during an insurance switch, and his wife says paperwork delays left him without life‑saving medicine. Local reporting shows gaps in CHAMPVA and other plans can be dangerous.
Downed trees and power lines left multiple Ocala streets blocked; officials urged residents to stay inside while crews assess damage.
Police arrested three people after surveillance video showed gunfire aimed at scooter riders outside the Pendana at West Lakes. Detectives are reviewing footage and seeking tips.
Politics & Govt in ...
After more than 500 unauthorized drone incursions at Port Canaveral in 2025, Florida lawmakers introduced H.R. 9229 to bar unauthorized drones over seaports and give ports tools to disable rogue aircraft.
Teddy, a Palm Bay dog, needed emergency surgery after a fabric vest fused into his skin. Two Brevard men were arrested and face felony animal cruelty charges.
A 21-year-old Orlando man was arrested and charged after an 8-year-old girl alleged repeated sexual abuse, court paperwork shows.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
Ocoee approved a local ordinance that caps e-bike and scooter speeds at 10 mph on sidewalks, bans stunt riding and tightens enforcement as county and schools weigh rules.
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