Orlando's weather forecast includes sun, isolated showers, and a warm-up with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s. Increased rain chances and possible isolated storms are expected later in the week.

The Orlando Museum of Art offers free admission on December 18, 2025, with activities, lectures by artist Dawoud Bey, tours, sketching sessions, and a film screening.

OCPS may close several schools due to declining enrollment and migration of students to other education options; a local mother petitions to keep Bonneville Elementary open.

Cornelious Bass is charged with murder for allegedly killing a driver, possibly after an argument, in Apopka; details suggest jealousy may have motivated the shooting.

Tyler Feight, on probation for assaulting a jogger, was jailed again for violating his probation, failing to appear for a required evaluation, and changing his address without notification.

The National Weather Service Melbourne FL warns of poor boating conditions and high rip current risks. Weather will improve midweek with warmer temperatures and a chance for isolated showers.

Father arrested after his toddler drowned in a hot tub in Osceola County; he fell asleep with her in his arms. He faces charges including child neglect.

The trial of Alex Lopez, charged with murdering clerk Raied Shihadeh during a Fast Stop Superette robbery, began with jury selection in Lake County. Lopez allegedly stole $100 and was later captured. His relatives were accused of aiding him.

A fatal crash early Monday closed southbound SR-429 in Orange County, with details on the accident at mile marker 18 near Winter Garden emerging as traffic disruptions continue.

Orlando faces a Wind Advisory with gusts up to 35 mph, high surf, and dangerous boat conditions. Temperatures are cool but will warm throughout the week, easing winds and increasing temperatures to the 70s and 80s by the weekend.

Lake Mary Rams football team won their first state championship with a last-second touchdown, overturning a 21-3 halftime deficit to beat Vero Beach 28-27.

A pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run on Silver Star Road, Orange County, when struck by two vehicles, a Honda and then a Chevy that fled; the latter's driver later contacted police.

Orlando faces a windy end to the weekend with gusts up to 40 mph due to a cold front, causing boating challenges and minor beach erosion. Temperatures to drop after the front passes.