Orlando faces windy conditions with life-threatening rip currents and large waves due to Tropical Storm Melissa. The National Weather Service advises against water activities and predicts cooler weather later in the week.

Former Orlando teacher Italo Rafael Brett Bonini was sentenced to life for child sex crimes, using Discord and Roblox to exploit minors. Over 30 victims were identified across multiple continents.

A body was found in a burning car on Virginia Avenue in St. Cloud, with the cause of the fire under investigation. Authorities seek to identify the victim and determine the fire's origin.

A motorcycle and Kia Sedona collided on SR-46 near Geneva, Florida, resulting in one fatality and traffic disruptions. The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Robin Severance Lopez was arrested for allegedly providing false information on a bail application after a previous arrest for alleged involvement in an illegal gambling operation.

Orlando is experiencing windy conditions with a high risk of rip currents, increasing slightly over the weekend. It may affect coastal and marine activities, with a potential for beach erosion and Small Craft Advisories in place.

A substitute teacher, Daniel Huerta, was arrested for lewd conduct at Howard Middle School after students witnessed him engaging with explicit images and touching himself inappropriately.

Five members of a Colombian theft ring targeting Asian business owners in Central Florida were arrested after being surveilled and caught in an OCSO-led operation.

A DNA breakthrough led to the arrest in a 2007 Florida sexual assault. Parabon NanoLabs' genetic genealogy helped identify Larry Tucker, now charged with the crime.

A man in Winter Springs was arrested for allegedly stalking a woman by hiding AirPods in her car to track her and incessantly calling her, even showing up at her work and home.

The National Weather Service reports breezy conditions and dry weather for Orlando, with an increased chance of rain late weekend into next week, and deteriorating beach and boating conditions.

A father was arrested after his non-verbal autistic son was found naked on an I-4 ramp in Florida; he continued Uber Eats deliveries during the boy's absence.

Sanford Porchfest is taking a hiatus in 2026 to plan for its future, but it's set to return in 2027. The event supports local musicians and community programs.