The National Weather Service has forecasted heavy rainfall, rip currents, and rough surf for Central Florida, with risks of heavy rain and flooding, alongside warm temperatures and gusty easterly winds.

The Astor Branch Library in Lake County is moving to a new location, with the last day at the current site on October 5. A soft opening of the new facility is planned for October 23, pending final inspections and setups.

The Orlando Police are searching for Staffano Stubbs, a missing 21-year-old seen at Orlando International Airport with delayed communication abilities, last wearing a gray hoodie and black attire.

Joybird Books in Audubon Park announces its closure on October 26, coinciding with the local event Zombietoberfest. The New Romantics bookstore will take over the space to continue serving the community's literary interests.

OCAS is caring for dogs whose owners died or entered hospice and urges pet owners to plan for their pets' futures.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office increases security around religious sites in Florida due to concerns over the Middle East conflict between Israel and Iran.

Repairs for a sabotaged stormwater pipe in Shadowbay, which caused sinkholes and flooding, have been approved, providing relief to residents. Repair plans include replacing manholes and damaged pipes.

Florida to seek capital punishment for Julie Sulpizio after ambush killing of Lake deputy.

Following a car crash in Orange County, two men were involved in a shootout, sustaining injuries; investigation into the incident continues.

Tenaje Johnson, 18, was indicted in Orange County on charges including First Degree Murder for a fatal shooting during a drug deal; other charges are Attempted Robbery and firearm offenses.

Harbor House of Central Florida is developing a Family Justice Center to provide centralized services for domestic violence survivors, with a study tour planned to start in January.

Leandro Correa has been indicted for two counts of first-degree murder with a firearm by an Orange County grand jury, related to a bloody July 4 incident.

A 25-year-old woman died after her car hit a parked truck on I-4 in Orange County during an active construction lane closure. She was not wearing a seatbelt and was partially ejected from the vehicle.