Heat Advisory in Orlando Monday, July 27 with highs near 93°F and heat indices into the 100s. Scattered storms may bring heavy rain and lightning this afternoon.

A two‑alarm blaze on the 600 block of E. Concord Street sent smoke through Lake Eola Heights; occupants escaped and crews knocked the fire down with no injuries reported.

Police arrested a 27-year-old after a late-night shooting at the Reserve at Orange City. The victim is hospitalized in stable condition while detectives investigate.

Six Fantasy 5 tickets matched Saturday's draws, including four sold at Publix stores. Here are the winning numbers, payouts and how winners claim their prizes.

A Columbia County deputy was arrested after a Florida Highway Patrol DUI warrant tied to an Orange County crash; the sheriff's office says Rooney is on leave and everyone is physically okay.

A Deltona man was arrested after a July 23 chase in which he tossed a bag containing a loaded handgun and trafficking‑level meth and fentanyl from his car. Deputies say a K‑9 tracked him in nearby woods.

Two people fired multiple rounds into an occupied Titusville home early Saturday; no one was hurt and police are asking neighbors for surveillance and tips.

Polk County deputies arrested an 18-year-old and a 13-year-old after early-morning car burglaries in Jan Phyl Village; deputies say the masks led to enhanced charges.

OCPS athletics director Lonnie Flores defends the district's independent‑football experiment as the FHSAA rolls out an Open Division and transfers reshape local teams.

After a $308 million GAAP loss in 2025, Marriott Vacations’ Orlando team is leaning on loyalty tiers, owner events and portfolio trims to claw back profitability. Executives say early signals are encouraging as they reshape inventory and marketing.

Hot, muggy morning gives way to highs near 95°F and likely afternoon storms; pockets of heavy rain and 50–60 mph gusts are possible.

Operation New Hope has suspended its Orlando CVI program and fired local staff amid allegations that a former probation officer leaked sealed court records. City leaders say they'll coordinate a relaunch.

Byron Donalds rolled out 'Healthy Florida Healthy Families' — a plan to remove ultra‑processed foods from school meals, require contaminant testing and expand farm‑to‑school links.