Orlando is set to experience high temperatures in the mid-90s, with a heat index up to 109 degrees, and afternoon thunderstorms with potential heavy rainfall.

Sheriff's office is investigating the disappearance of 18-year-old Giovonni Pelletier after he went missing in Florida.

A Casselberry man in a wheelchair was killed in a hit-and-run at an Orlando intersection; authorities are seeking the dark-colored sedan and driver involved.

A vehicle struck and killed a bear on I-4 near Lake Mary, with officials and a road ranger responding to the scene. Details regarding the bear's species or size are unspecified.

The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County officials, claiming religious discrimination after being denied a zoning request to expand its facility.

Orlando issues a Heat Advisory with temperatures potentially hitting 110 degrees; residents should watch for heat exhaustion signs. Rain chances increase towards the weekend, offering some heat relief but also raising minor flooding concerns.

A small plane made an emergency landing on a road in Osceola County, colliding with a car but no injuries reported.

Marion County firefighters battled a major fire at the historic Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Citra, which was destroyed despite their efforts. No injuries occurred, and the cause is under investigation.

A 58-year-old man from Georgia died after a hard landing at a charity skydiving event in Brevard County, Florida. Details about the accident's cause are pending investigation.

A semi-truck carrying sugar caught fire on Florida's Turnpike in Osceola County, causing northbound lane closures near mile marker 204. Traffic was disrupted, and authorities are investigating.

Orange County, Florida, has opened cooling centers and is offering free bus rides to combat a heat wave, with various facilities like parks and libraries available for residents to cool off.

Sanford city officials are considering a new fire assessment fee to better fund their fire services, potentially adding $95 per year to the average homeowner's costs.

The trial for Lawrence Dority, accused of second-degree murder for the 2022 shooting of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, begins with self-defense claims under Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law.