Elementary school worker Jessica Rivera arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence in a teen's murder case.

Orlando faces near-record heat with forecasts predicting temperatures reaching 100-105 degrees Fahrenheit. Relief might arrive with a weak front bringing potential rain and storms later in the week.

Several students fell ill at a Teague Middle School dance; one was hospitalized. Although rumors of spiked punch circulated, officials found no evidence of this. The cause of the illness is under investigation.

Panera is closing its Orlando dough facility on July 25, impacting 114 jobs, as part of a shift to third-party bakers and freezing dough. This is a significant change in its bread production approach.

Contractors in Oviedo, Florida, found a small alligator in a stormwater pipe, an incident reminiscent of a previous sighting in 2023. The city shared the viral video online.

UCF RESTORES launched a mobile command center in Florida to provide immediate mental health support to first responders, a first of its kind for emergency mental health services.

Titusville City Council supports the request of Samantha Charles to view body cam footage of her son Tri'Marea's fatal police shooting, with a confidentiality agreement proposed to maintain investigative integrity.

A man was killed in a violent attack at Cocoa Lofts motel; a suspect is in custody facing murder charges. Witnesses intervened during the assault involving a knife and other weapons. The investigation is ongoing.

Raul Rodriguez-Jimenez from Kissimmee was sentenced to over 11 years for intending to distribute fentanyl and cocaine after a guilty plea and DEA-led controlled purchases.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a Nissan Altima in Pine Hills while not in a crosswalk; the driver attempted to avoid the collision but was unsuccessful. No charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

An 89-year-old man and his dog were killed in Florida's first recorded fatal bear attack, prompting wildlife officials to respond and consider revising management plans for the state's black bear population.

A year after a drive-by shooting in Sanford injured two teenagers, police seek help with new videos hoping to identify four suspects who remain uncharged.

Orlando's spring weather pattern includes sun, clouds, and scattered thunderstorms, with varying daily chances of rain and temperatures in the high 80s to low 90s.