Seminole County is replacing several LYNX bus routes with a new on-demand rideshare program by FreeBee, launching in October with a focus on cost savings and improved service.

Orlando is expected to have a hot Wednesday, with heat indices around 100-105°F. There's an increasing chance of rain and storms later in the week, with potential for strong winds, hail, and heavy downpours.

The completion of the Kirkman Road extension in Orlando aims to reduce traffic congestion anticipated from the new Universal's Epic Universe theme park, with a $301 million investment from Universal, Orange County, and the state.

OCPS has halted new school construction due to a drop in student enrollment, leading to financial strains and potentially teacher layoffs. They are trying to re-enroll students with help from Caissa Public Strategy to stabilize numbers.

Windermere High School enacted a "hold" due to a potential weapon on campus; no injuries occurred, and normal activities resumed after no weapon was found. A student was located off-campus.

A 15-year-old Lake Nona High student, Antony Garcia Santana, drowned in Lake Whippoorwill. His body was recovered after a search involving dive teams. The local community and school district expressed their grief and support for the affected family.

A man in his 20s was shot dead at an Orange County apartment. The shooting is under investigation, but all involved parties have been accounted for, and there is no public threat.

A Lake Nona High School student drowned while kayaking; it's the school's second loss this year. Counselors are helping the grieving community. Police seek details on the incident.

Orange County is leveraging the SkillsUSA Florida State Leadership and Skills Competition to address its skilled labor shortage, recruiting talented individuals directly for technician roles.

A jury recommended the death penalty for Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter for the 2004 Deltona "Xbox murders." Their original death sentences were overturned but were recommended again under a new law. Final sentencing by a judge is pending.

A four-year-old autistic boy was found dead in a pond after wandering from his home in Rockledge, Brevard County. An ongoing investigation seeks to determine the events leading to his death.

A Florida substitute teacher, Dianely Torres, was arrested for possession of CSAM and inappropriate conduct with a minor, including the exchange of nude photos and explicit drawings.

An odor report identifies Mid Florida Mount Dora Landfill as the source of bad smells in Mount Dora, vindicating the city and directing mitigation efforts.