An Amtrak derailment in North Carolina leads to delays and cancellations in Central Florida, affecting Sanford, Deland, Winter Park, Orlando, and Kissimmee stations.

Orlando faces severe weather with beach and boating hazards due to Major Hurricane Erin, with a high risk of rip currents and an increase in showers and storms, possibly affecting boating and inland aviation.

Apopka High School had a "secure hold" due to a nearby police chase after a traffic stop incident. All suspects were caught, and normal school operations have resumed.

Leesburg is set to increase building permit fees from October 1st to cover the Building Department's operational costs, with residential permits starting at $150 and commercial at $250.

Miguel Aguasvivas was sentenced to seven years in prison for laundering money for a Colombian drug cartel, amid the backdrop of his wife's murder during a carjacking incident.

Orange County's Supervisor of Elections admitted to a printing error on over 88,000 sample ballots, listing the incorrect Democratic candidate for House District 40. Corrective measures are underway.

Police shot a driver in a stolen vehicle in Ocoee, FL, leading to an investigation and traffic disruptions at a Publix parking lot. The driver is in critical condition.

Orlando faces life-threatening rip currents with a warning extended into the next week, coupled with high rain chances followed by a mid-week heat surge with indices between 102 to 107 degrees. Storms and minor flood risks are also forecasted.

Orlando police reported Christopher Baez carjacked a man at gunpoint using the victim's own weapon after firing shots; he faces multiple charges including attempted murder.

A sex offender, John Fowler, faces charges for allegedly groping a teen on a flight; he was previously agitated about luggage fees and is now banned from Spirit Airlines.

Florida's Lake Mary Little League team defeated Irmo, SC 14-0, nearing a Little League World Series berth. Jaxon Roicki pitched 5 shutout innings, and Jacob Brown hit a three-run homer.

Orlando is forecasted to experience heat, humidity, and frequent storms, with moderate to major heat risks and a moderate risk of rip currents. Storms may cause urban flooding and disrupt routines.

The Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando expands its estate with the addition of two new properties for future development and immediate use for parking and office space.