A Viera High School teacher was arrested on charges of battery by strangulation, with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office providing an affidavit detailing the incident. The teacher is now on administrative leave.

Florida's Attorney General subpoenas Roblox over concerns for child safety online, examining their marketing to children, age-verification, and chat room oversight.

Oviedo Police Officer Jimmy Serrano-Torres, 36, died in a car crash while the investigation is ongoing. His passing is deeply felt by the police department and community.

DOH-Orange in Florida warns of blue-green algae in Lake Sue, advising against swimming and cautioning about potential toxins while awaiting water testing results.

A Florida woman, Christdon Reese, is accused of attempted murder for using her vehicle to attack her estranged husband's girlfriend, causing the victim spinal injuries. The incident was caught on surveillance in Polk County.

The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search for five individuals after a suspected smuggling boat capsized off Florida, with four survivors rescued and one found dead.

Orlando is set for sunny days with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and mostly clear evenings with lows in the low 60s, as per the National Weather Service.

Orange County's Ready Set Orange program is helping homeowners build ADUs to address the housing affordability crisis, offering pre-designed floor plans and streamlined permitting.

Florida teacher Melissa Calhoun's contract will not be renewed after she used a student's preferred name without parental consent, violating state law. Her dismissal sparked backlash and petitions for reinstatement.

A convicted murderer, Kathan Guzman, was mistakenly released from a Georgia jail due to a clerical error, causing distress for the victim's family, who now live in fear of retaliation. Authorities are actively searching for Guzman.

Chris Kirk has been confirmed as the permanent police chief of New Smyrna Beach, after the resignation of the former chief. His salary details are undisclosed.

Sumter County Sheriff seeks information on missing juvenile Heather Seward, last seen Tuesday night wearing a black jacket, white shirt, and black skirt. She has pinkish-red hair, is 5'2", and weighs 120 lbs.

The Orlando area forecast predicts a mostly sunny week with light winds, slight chances of showers, and high temperatures ranging from the upper 70s to near 89 degrees.