Showers and thunderstorms are likely after noon with highs near 92°F. Expect strong, slow‑moving storms and heat index values over 100°F this week.

Portrait Bank secured a Florida charter and roughly $43M from local investors, becoming Central Florida’s first new community bank in nearly a decade. The Winter Park lender will begin onboarding customers during a soft opening ahead of a public launch.

Heat Advisory noon–7 PM Monday in Orlando; highs near 96°F and late‑day storms likely. Cooling locations and free bus rides are available.

DOH‑Sumter has issued a 60‑day rabies alert in Webster after a cat was found near County Road 740. Residents are urged to avoid wildlife and ensure pets are vaccinated.

A Winter Park developer has started leasing two Pointe Grand communities in Davenport and Minneola, pitching workforce-friendly rents and resort-style amenities.

Fire crews removed four people after a roller coaster stalled at LEGOLAND Florida Friday night. Initial updates did not report serious injuries.

UCF closed two branch libraries and took its LibTech desks offline Thursday, cutting access to loaner laptops, cameras and other gear while some staff roles were eliminated. Students and former employees say the move was sudden and confusing.

A Leesburg babysitter was arrested after a child she was watching ate THC gummies and required hospital care. Authorities say edibles and CBD oil were left within reach.

A suspicious package prompted a bomb‑squad response and closures on North John Young Parkway in Kissimmee. Drivers were detoured while police investigated.

Police cordoned a Kissimmee home and closed a nearby street as detectives investigate a reported suspicious death near Heather Way. Investigators remain on scene.

A Lake Wales woman died after a Jeep struck her electric bicycle on Scenic Highway near Babson Park late Tuesday night. Investigators say the rider wore a reflective vest; the bike's lights' status is unclear.

FDLE will debut a statewide Spectrum Alert next Wednesday to help locate missing children with autism. The system can broadcast statewide notices and geolocated emergency texts.

Sheriff Chris Blackmon will hold a 1 p.m. briefing after a yearlong probe into alleged unlicensed assisted‑living homes. Authorities say a husband and wife were detained; details are expected at the press conference.