The National Weather Service Melbourne FL predicts a gradual warm-up with mid-70s by the weekend for Orlando, with a cold front bringing showers Saturday night.

21-year-old Ja'Narre Suggs was found dead from a Christmas Day shooting in Ocala, and 19-year-old Curnelius A. Brown Jr. has been charged with the murder.

A DeLand woman was charged with attempted murder after a suicide note led to the interception of a murder-suicide plan involving her disabled great-granddaughter.

Central Florida is preparing for a cold snap by opening various shelters to provide warmth for vulnerable residents, with local transport services aiding access to these facilities.

Mecatos Bakery & Café is set to open a new location in Winter Park in 2026, offering Colombian baked goods and coffee in the space formerly occupied by The Coop.

A 17-year-old named Lil'raylin Harrison was fatally shot in Orange County. No suspects or motives have been determined. This is the fourth teen shooting in the area since Christmas.

Orlando is on alert after 12 swans died at Lake Eola, potentially due to avian flu, prompting officials to take precautionary measures.

A multi-vehicle crash on Florida's Turnpike led to the shutdown of southbound lanes near Exit 249, requiring one person to be extricated and refusing treatment for five others.

The Orlando Federal Courthouse has posted warnings about Legionella after testing positive for the bacteria amid an uptick in Legionnaires' disease cases in Orange County. No comment on potential illnesses among courthouse employees has been issued.

Orlando's holiday weather is expected to be mild and dry with high pressure. Christmas Day is forecast to be pleasant with mid-70s highs and light winds. However, a cold front will bring much cooler air early next week.

Orlando is preserving Pulse nightclub items for a future memorial, with plans to complete it by 2027, honoring the 49 lives lost in the 2016 shooting.

Orlando's weather forecast includes isolated showers along the Treasure Coast, dry conditions for the week, and a high risk of rip currents. Expect above-normal temperatures with highs in the mid to upper 70s.

Emily St. Clair was arrested for abducting her two children in violation of a court order, despite an active drug possession warrant. The children were safely returned.