Ex-Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested for illegal gambling, facing a $1 million bond, GPS monitoring, and firearm and passport surrender. Four others were arrested; DeSantis suspended Lopez, with Blackmon appointed as interim sheriff.

Christopher A. Blackmon was appointed interim Sheriff of Osceola County after former Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on charges related to an illegal gambling operation.

Orlando faces a hot and humid weekend with hazy skies due to the Saharan Air Layer and a moderate risk of rip currents. Beachgoers and boaters are advised to be cautious.

Orlando authorities are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, Imani Gaskin, urging the public to report any information. She was last seen wearing a black "Chucky" shirt, red sweatpants, and blue Crocs.

Universal Orlando Resort will feature a "Fallout" series themed haunted house at Halloween Horror Nights, starting Aug. 29, with tickets already on sale. The event includes 10 haunted houses, scare zones, and live entertainment until Nov. 2.

Shantell Adkins was found guilty of first-degree murder for killing his wife Shawntai Adkins, with the jury deliberating for only 17 minutes following a two-day trial.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was suspended by Governor Ron DeSantis due to federal racketeering charges, with Christopher A. Blackmon appointed interim sheriff.

Regina Hill announced her candidacy for re-election in Orlando's District 5 despite legal challenges. Interim successor Shan Rose, who claims crime has dropped since his appointment, seeks to maintain his position, emphasizing trust and integrity.

Ruchamo Pierre-Jeune, 26, was arrested by the Osceola County Sheriff's Office for an armed robbery at a Checkers restaurant in Kissimmee after a SWAT raid.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, forecasts a sweltering weekend for Orlando, with heat indices potentially hitting 100-106 degrees and hazy skies due to the Saharan Air Layer.

A small plane crashed into Indian River near Melbourne Beach; witnesses reported people exiting the sunken aircraft. Authorities investigate, with no injury details yet.

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is relaunching with the Summer Flix movie series, starting with "Encanto" on June 10 and ending with "Lilo & Stitch" on August 5.

A woman died after her Chevy Silverado overturned on State Road 44 in DeLand. The crash, which occurred around 8:30 a.m., is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol.