A pedestrian died after being struck by a Jeep on State Road 50 in Orange County, Florida. The accident, involving a 25-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, is under investigation.

A man in his 30s was shot in Orange County and is in critical condition. The incident occurred near a gas station on South Orange Blossom Trail, and an investigation is underway.

Orlando faces scorching heat with index values up to 107 degrees, alongside a chance of strong storms. The National Weather Service Melbourne predicts above-average rainfall and heat risks, cautioning residents to prepare for unpredictable weather.

A vehicle struck and killed a bear on I-4 near Lake Mary, with officials and a road ranger responding to the scene. Details regarding the bear's species or size are unspecified.

The National Weather Service warns Orlando residents of dangerously high heat indices and potential strong storms. Heat risks and moderate flooding due to heavy rainfall are forecasted to continue, with little relief expected soon.

Florida has established a permanent sales tax exemption on disaster supplies like batteries and generators, starting August 1, 2025, to promote preparedness for hurricanes.

The Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando expands its estate with the addition of two new properties for future development and immediate use for parking and office space.

The Orlando Torah Center is suing Orange County officials, claiming religious discrimination after being denied a zoning request to expand its facility.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signed an ICE agreement under state pressure for county officers to transport detainees, as reported by CF Public and WESH. Governor DeSantis warned of consequences for non-compliance with state law.

Angelica Sanchez Bautista was charged with child neglect after her newborn was found abandoned in an Orlando driveway; she was arrested as the baby received hospital care.

An individual was arrested for setting fire to a CVS in Kissimmee, which injured three people. Joao Marcelo Mendes Minillo, caught on video, is charged with felony arson.

Osceola County deputies are probing a shooting at a McDonald's with no injuries reported. Evidence is being collected and public assistance requested.

The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for East Central Florida with heat indices up to 110 degrees and advised precautions due to potential heat-related illnesses. Relief may come next week with forecast showers and storms.