A 32-year-old man from Panama City was killed by a pickup truck on S.R. 50 in Christmas, Florida. The crash occurred outside a crosswalk area. The 20-year-old driver from Orlando was unharmed and stayed on site.

A guest at Universal's Epic Universe died from blunt impact injuries after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster; the ride is closed for investigation.

Deputy Chief Wilson Munoz of the Kissimmee Police Department is on administrative leave due to an internal investigation, amidst efforts to recover from a 2023 scandal.

Orlando weather forecasts indicate near-normal temperatures and a dry weekend with a moderate risk of rip currents. Rain chances are lower, with a persistent pattern of isolated showers and storms.

Jocquise Lavarsea Jarrells was arrested for first-degree homicide in the death of Christopher Lamar Houston, despite claiming self-defense in the Sanford shooting.

A Seminole County deputy fatally shot Gary Guckenberger, a suspect in a child pornography case, while serving an arrest warrant at his home. Guckenberger allegedly pointed a gun at officers.

An 8-year-old boy was injured after falling from a pontoon boat on Lake Harris; he was airlifted to a hospital. The FWC is investigating the solo-boat incident.

A 20-year-old cyclist was fatally struck by a car on S.R. 50 in Orange County due to lack of lights and helmet.

A man died after becoming unresponsive on the Stardust Racers ride at Universal's Epic Universe. The park closed the attraction and is investigating with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Orlando faces high rip current risks, "Marginal Risk of Excessive Rainfall," and potential minor flooding with frequent lightning strikes, gusty winds, and heavy downpours expected. Boating conditions look favorable despite scattered showers at sea.

A tree service employee, 22, was killed by a falling tree trunk in Volusia County during a tree trimming operation. It was deemed an accidental death.

Marcos Lopez, the suspended Osceola County sheriff, will stand trial on October 20 for charges of illegal gambling and racketeering, with a pretrial on October 9. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges.

Michael Allen Reams received a life sentence for drug trafficking, including heroin and fentanyl, after a traffic stop led to a search warrant in Tavares, Florida.