A semi-truck fire on Florida's Turnpike near Winter Garden caused major delays and required traffic to be rerouted while firefighters extinguished the blaze.

After a two-decade investigation, Florida man Jason Blount was arrested, linking him with DNA evidence to multiple unsolved sexual assaults in Jacksonville.

A man died and two were injured in a head-on collision on SR-40 in Volusia County, as per reports from WFTV and WESH. The Indiana driver crossed into oncoming traffic and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Robin Severance Lopez posted a $400,000 bond stemming from racketeering charges related to an alleged gambling operation and is now under house arrest.

Orlando expects scattered thunderstorms with frequent lightning, gusty winds, and heavy rain. Officials warn of above-normal temperatures and advise staying hydrated. Aviation and boating may face disruptions due to weather conditions.

An Orlando man pleaded guilty to distributing child pornography and faces 5-20 years in prison with sentencing set for October 7th. He forfeits seized electronic devices and his case is part of Project Safe Childhood.

A 77-year-old man was killed on I-95 in Florida while trying to save a turtle; his actions led to a fatal accident involving two vehicles. No other injuries were reported.

A man was killed in a hit-and-run while biking in Orlando; the suspect vehicle was later found abandoned. Traffic was disrupted on Orange Blossom Trail.

A woman, 71, died when a trailer door struck her after a cable snapped in a DeLand garage; her husband tried unsuccessfully to lift the door off her. The accident is under investigation.

A fatal crash involving two vehicles and a vehicle fire closed I-4 west in Orlando, with detours via Conroy Road and open express lanes; the case is under investigation.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne predicts a week of intense heat and frequent storms for Orlando, with precautions advised due to high heat indices and potential severe weather.

A man, Mitchell Platt, 37, was shot in the leg during a home burglary on July 4th in Osceola County. He faces charges including burglary and possession of burglary tools.

Gunfire at an Orange County apartment complex injured two and prompted a large police and emergency response; the incident's details are under investigation.