A Florida woman, Josefina Lopez, was arrested for DUI, child abuse, and neglect after her car crashed, trapping her child inside, while she displayed disinterest in the child's welfare.

Apopka man, Yessen Vasquez Tolentino, pleaded guilty to smuggling firearms to the Dominican Republic, hidden inside a refrigerator. He could face up to 10 years in prison.

Orlando is facing a hot weekend with heat indices hitting 102-107 degrees and possible thunderstorms bringing lightning, wind, and rain, raising local flooding concerns.

Brandon Leo was shot dead during a headphone sale he arranged online, with Sanford Police suggesting it might be a "set-up." Witnesses reported a shootout, and Leo was declared dead at the scene. Police urge the public to conduct online sales safely.

Ocoee police identify Terry DeWayne Werst as the drowning victim at Starke Lake, with no signs of foul play detected.

Orlando commemorates Pat Williams, co-founder of Orlando Magic, who passed away from pneumonia. A public service streams live to honor his memory and contributions to the NBA and community.

Universal Orlando offers a $199 ticket for unlimited visits for Florida residents until December 18, including holiday events, but excluding Halloween Horror Nights. Validation requires Florida ID.

Winter Park halts swimming at Dinky Dock Park due to high bacterial levels; updates will follow once water is safe.

The Orlando Police are searching for missing 75-year-old Miguel Vera, who has dementia. He was last seen on S. Kirkman Road and Raleigh Street wearing a blue shirt and black pants. Public help is sought.

The City of Oviedo reports that local drinking water has passed monitoring for unregulated contaminants, details available in their annual water quality report.

All-female Universal Monsters headline the final haunted house, "Eternal Bloodlines," at Universal Orlando's Halloween Horror Nights, featuring characters like Countess Marya and a new score by composer Sara Barone.

Orlando pastor Sylvester Ofori was sentenced to life for the murder of his wife in 2020 at her workplace, with the act captured on surveillance video.

The National Weather Service forecasts persistent showers and possible localized flooding in Orlando, Florida, with high temperatures and heat indices, warning residents to prepare for heavy rainfall and oppressive heat.