A man was hospitalized after lightning struck a tree that fell on his truck in Seminole County; non-life-threatening injuries reported. Firefighters extricated him using specialized equipment.

Orlando's Independence Day festivities faced heavy rain and storms, with an 80% chance of showers and a potential tropical depression forming. Concerns included localized flooding and lightning threats.

Osceola County Sheriff's Office is preparing for a forensic audit following the arrest of ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez on gambling-related charges. Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon is initiating the audit with county funding.

Two brothers, Oscar and Jehu B. Cardenas, died when their vehicle was hit by a train in Volusia County after bypassing active railroad crossing warnings.

A 65-year-old motorcyclist died in a collision with a truck on SR 46 in Lake County, Florida. An ongoing investigation seeks to determine the crash circumstances.

Wesley Hernandez Rios was arrested in Orlando for a home invasion and sexual assault; he faces multiple charges including sexual battery and attempted homicide.

Orlando man Christian Carlson was arrested for a 2022 fatal car crash that killed two and injured another; charged with vehicular homicide and reckless driving.

A crash on Interstate 4 in Orlando caused a three-mile traffic jam during the early morning, but the situation improved by 7:30 a.m. with the reopening of lanes.

The National Weather Service forecasts a wet holiday weekend in Orlando with showers and lightning storms due to deep moisture, with potential strong storms causing heavy rain and gusty winds.

Lake County adopts a groundbreaking Distributed Wastewater Treatment System, preventing 2,000 pounds of nitrogen from polluting water sources and offering cost-efficient, low-maintenance, and quick-installation waste management solutions.

Thomas Calderon, 37, is wanted for shooting his roommate after a dispute in Deltona, Florida; authorities have issued an arrest warrant, and Calderon turned himself in later.

Stephan Sterns faces a key pre-trial hearing for 60 charges, including sexual battery, molestation, and child pornography, related to the abuse and killing of 13-year-old Madeline Soto.

Altamonte Springs is readying for its 28th Red, Hot & Boom event with live music, food, a large crowd, and intense fireworks, while enforcing safety measures.