Photos and an agency update show crews fighting a wildfire near Smith Road in Groveland as responders work to protect nearby homes.

Clear, muggy Saturday in Orlando with highs near 90°F. High rip‑current risk on central Florida Atlantic beaches — avoid the surf.

Clear morning with highs near 89F and a High rip-current risk on Atlantic beaches. Onshore winds pick up and rain chances rise into the weekend.

Sunny and warm Thursday in Orlando with highs near 87°F. High rip‑current risk at east‑central Florida beaches — avoid the surf.

Cloudy morning in Orlando will give way to scattered thunderstorms this afternoon; Volusia and Brevard beaches face a high rip current risk.

Mostly cloudy and muggy this morning; storms likely this afternoon and evening, some potentially severe.

NWS Miami warned of possible waterspouts, high surf and gusts over 34 knots on Lake Okeechobee through 7:45 PM EDT. Boaters were urged to seek safe harbor.

Hot and humid today with a strong chance of afternoon thunderstorms. Expect gusty winds and heavy downpours that could slow the evening commute.

Highs near 91°F and scattered afternoon storms are likely in Orlando, with some cells capable of strong gusts. A downtown cooling center is available at 42 E Jackson St.

Patchy fog lifts by mid-morning. Expect highs near 94°F with late-afternoon storms and heat indices approaching 100°F.

Orange County will open county cooling centers when the heat index hits 103°F, after advocates pushed commissioners to act as dangerous heat arrives. County pages list where and when sites will be activated.

A U.S. Army Corps study found no affordable, city-funded fix for widespread flooding in Daytona Beach’s Midtown; officials plan smaller projects and targeted buyouts.

Hot, humid Friday with scattered afternoon storms possible. Expect gusty winds, frequent lightning and heat index values near 100°F in places.