The National Weather Service Melbourne FL warns of dangerous rip currents in Orlando, hot temperatures, and heavy downpours with frequent lightning. Swim advisories are in place and caution is advised outdoors.

A head-on collision on US-27 in Lake County resulted in one death and serious injury. The crash involved a wrong-way driver and led to road closures. The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

A man in his 30s suffered life-threatening injuries after being shot in Orange County. Deputies found him on Weston Lane; the investigation is ongoing with no suspect or motive details.

Orlando faces a high risk of rip currents and near-normal temperatures with possible showers early in the week. Conditions are expected to become more hazardous along the coast.

Orange County resident Annika Martin disputes a $4,400 water bill from Pluris, suspecting a glitch with her meter readings during a period when she was away from home. The company, after testing the meter, has offered a reduced bill of $1,800.

A multi-car crash on Florida's Turnpike in Orlando involved a semi-truck and other vehicles, leading to minor injuries for a state trooper and the Dodge driver.

Orlando's weekend weather forecast includes near-average temperatures, low rainfall chances, a moderate risk of rip currents, and below-normal precipitation through the weekend.

Orlando Police are investigating a morning shooting in Baldwin Park, with details and injuries currently unknown.

A student at Deltona Middle School was arrested for spreading false rumors of a school shooting to appear cool, causing community alarm and multiple tip-offs to law enforcement.

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.