A lightning strike caused a fire at St. Cloud Village apartments, with no injuries and eight units affected; the Red Cross is aiding displaced residents.

A deputy in Orange County, FL, was put on paid leave after accidentally shooting a home invasion victim while responding to the incident. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and the incident is under investigation.

A shooting at Village Springs Apartments in Orlando resulted in the deaths of two women, with the suspect, Eliette De Jesus Marquez, arrested for the crime.

A 51-year-old Astatula man died in a car crash on County Road 450 in Lake County after his truck hit a tree; the incident is under investigation by FHP.

Deputy Jeffrey Alan Curtis II of the Osceola County Sheriff's Office was arrested for unauthorized access to a computer system, with the office stressing zero tolerance for misconduct.

Sanford Police arrested 23-year-old John Jennings, Jr. for engaging in sexual acts with a 12-year-old girl he met on Instagram and visited by sneaking into her bedroom.

Operation "Capital City Crackdown" leads to 32 arrests and dismantling of a major drug ring in Polk County, Florida, with guns, drugs, and cash seized.

Kissimmee Police are searching for missing 60-year-old Mario Nicot, last seen by his family in 2023. He's known to frequent local hotels and may be transient. The public is urged to contact police with any information.

A brush fire in Micco, Florida, led to the evacuation of homes. The fire reached 15 acres but no structural damage or injuries were reported. Residents experienced ash fall, and agencies worked collaboratively on containment.

Sanford Police arrested Robert Eugene Curry III, a registered sex offender on felony probation, for alleged indecent exposure at a Dollar General store.

Two individuals were arrested for a violent robbery in downtown Orlando, with one charged with battery and the other with robbery, after video surveillance helped police swiftly apprehend them.

Inmate Talil M. Vann, facing life for child sex charges, plotted to kill his victim and others involved in the case, using coded messages and offering a BMW as payment.

Florida authorities charged a couple for a hit-and-run that killed a cyclist in Seminole County. The incident occurred on U.S. Highway 17-92, with the suspects fleeing the scene.