Lake County deputies are searching for Makenzie Kepka, a missing 16-year-old girl last seen in DeLand. She is 5'5", with brown hair in braids and blue eyes.

Florida Governor DeSantis filed a lawsuit alleging that McGraw-Hill and Savvas Learning overcharged school districts for textbooks, with potential penalties between $37.5M and $60.5M.

A man is charged with DUI manslaughter and leaving the scene after a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 75-year-old pedestrian in Lake County.

A woman was sexually assaulted on the Seminole Wekiva Trail, and the suspect is in custody. Details on the arrest and victim are limited. Increased patrols and a safety class are offered.

Two women were arrested for attempting to arson a house in Apopka amid a family feud, leading to a police chase and their capture in Orlando. They face charges including attempted homicide and arson.

Two people died in a jeep collision with a tree and a subsequent fire near Covington Street and Alafaya Woods Boulevard in Oviedo; police are investigating.

Hurricane Erin prompts warnings for dangerous surf and rip currents on Florida's coast, with minor beach erosion expected. NWS advises against water activities and issues advisories for boaters and aviators due to rough conditions and winds.

Florida troopers stopped two separate DUI wrong-way drivers on highways, amidst efforts to reduce drunk driving including the "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" campaign.

The Howard Johnson motel in Orlando has been served an evacuation order due to unpaid water bills and inoperative fire alarms, affecting residents and highlighting systemic issues with low-cost housing.

Amber Shinice Dozier, 32, was arrested in Alachua County for the second-degree murder of Javore Tyleek Bentley in Orange County. Her return to face charges is pending.

An Amtrak derailment in North Carolina leads to delays and cancellations in Central Florida, affecting Sanford, Deland, Winter Park, Orlando, and Kissimmee stations.

A fire presumably caused by lightning displaced seven people from a home in Orlando; no injuries were reported as the occupants were not home. The fire was contained to the attic.

The National Weather Service warns of high rip currents in the Orlando area due to Hurricane Erin, advising caution for beachgoers and boaters with rough conditions expected.