The National Weather Service warns of high rip current risks in Orlando, advising against ocean swimming and noting poor boating conditions. A cool front may bring showers and cooler, yet not significantly lower, temperatures.

Florida Highway Patrol seeks driver in a fatal hit-and-run involving a man in a wheelchair in Kissimmee; a Lexus sedan with undercarriage damage fled the scene.

St. Cloud Police are searching for missing 15-year-old Samantha Chirinos, who was last seen on Hiawassee Road in Orlando. The public is urged to contact authorities with any information.

Over 40 Florida school districts received non-credible bomb threats via email demanding Bitcoin. Despite skepticism, authorities are vigilantly investigating to ensure safety.

Orange County commissioners approved a new redistricting map, increasing commission seats to eight, reshaping districts, and setting the stage for elections in 2026.

Apopka man dies in Florida highway crash caused by a medical emergency. His SUV struck a guardrail, overturned, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital.

The Casselberry Police Department has added a McLaren for community engagement, not patrol. Donated by McLaren Orlando, it's aimed at promoting safety and relations, with no cost to taxpayers. The department seeks to foster dialogue at public events.

The Orlando Fire Department responded to a fire on the former Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster tracks at Universal Studios Orlando; cause and damage yet to be assessed.

An altercation at Vogt-Meloon Park in Orlando led to the fatal shooting of a juvenile, prompting a temporary lockdown at nearby Oak Ridge High School, where the juvenile suspect was later detained.

The National Weather Service Melbourne has issued a Flood Watch for Orlando due to a weak boundary causing heavy rains and potential flash flooding. Beaches face closures amid rough conditions, while a cold front is expected to bring relief.

Residents in Orange County and 1000 Friends of Florida challenge Florida's SB 180 law, arguing it undermines local control over development and violates constitutional rights.

A vehicle crash closed a section of Main Street in Apopka, causing significant traffic delays. The cause of the incident is under investigation, with no report on injuries and no reopening time provided.

Carol Cote, a co-defendant in the Marcos Lopez case, pleads guilty to racketeering charges and agrees to testify, potentially influencing other co-defendants' plea discussions.