Highs near 94°F Sunday with heat-index values topping 100°F. Late-afternoon storms possible, strongest near the east coast.

A Cruz‑aligned nonprofit bought $400K in Florida ads that turn James Fishback into an AI talking bass and call out his antisemitic remarks.

Federal prosecutors filed notice July 10 saying they will seek the death penalty for Jordanish Torres‑Garcia in the 2024 Winter Springs carjacking that killed Katherine Aguasvivas. The filing triggers the Justice Department's capital‑case review process.

Police arrested three people after surveillance video showed gunfire aimed at scooter riders outside the Pendana at West Lakes. Detectives are reviewing footage and seeking tips.

After more than 500 unauthorized drone incursions at Port Canaveral in 2025, Florida lawmakers introduced H.R. 9229 to bar unauthorized drones over seaports and give ports tools to disable rogue aircraft.

A viral video shows a driver force a 15‑year‑old cyclist off the road and slap him near Laureate Park in Lake Nona; the teen is recovering in hospital. Local reporting says officers impounded several non‑street‑legal bikes.

Two children were injured Friday after an off-duty Orange County deputy's gun accidentally discharged while being cleaned; both were hospitalized in stable condition.

Food Network alum Chef JAG is opening Davanti at Society Orlando, an 80‑seat French‑Italian spot backed by downtown restaurant incentives.

Two administrators tied to Pinecrest Lakes Academy were arrested on DUI-related charges in Clermont and taken to the Lake County Jail, according to police and school records.

The downtown Orlando Public Library is slated for an $18 million renovation this fall, reworking the first floor with a larger children’s area and new meeting rooms. Detailed plans will be unveiled later this month.

Teddy, a Palm Bay dog, needed emergency surgery after a fabric vest fused into his skin. Two Brevard men were arrested and face felony animal cruelty charges.

Bee Healthy Cafe will test converting its Quail Springs store to Nature’s Table on Aug. 1 as parent Fast Fresh Brands expands beyond Oklahoma. The switch will be tracked monthly as a pilot.

A Florida Highway Patrol trooper pulled over a Silverado on State Road 570 and rescued a woman who'd been allegedly kidnapped during a multi‑county drive. The driver was arrested and faces felony counts.