Hot and stormy throughout the week across Central Florida

We have a hot and humid week ahead with an earlier onset of afternoon showers and thunderstorms each day that could linger into the evening. Afternoon highs reach the low-90s across the Orlando metro and along our east coast. Cities in our northwest viewing area will reach the upper-80s.

Man jumps overboard Carnival cruise ship off Florida's coast, US Coast Guard says

Crews are searching for a man who jumped overboard the Carnival Elation cruise ship off Florida's coast late Sunday, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

ESPN broadcaster Shaka Hislop collapses on air before Real Madrid-AC Milan friendly

Shaka Hislop, a former Premier League star and current ESPN broadcaster, collapsed on live television during the broadcast of a match between AC Milan and Real Madrid at the Rose Bowl on Sunday.

Orlando weather: Heat continues with lower rain chances on Saturday across Central Florida

It is all about the heat on this Friday. Highs will soar into the mid to upper-90s inland and in the low to mid-90 along the coast by this afternoon. Heat Index values will range from 109 to 115 degrees.

Sarah Boone case: New trial date set for Florida woman accused of leaving boyfriend to die in suitcase

Sarah Boone, a Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die after a game of hide and seek, is set to return to court for a pretrial hearing Friday morning. It will be the final hearing before her trial begins on Monday, July 24.

Orlando weather: Scattered storms will bring steamy Friday to Central Florida

Hot and humid conditions continue on Friday. Highs will rise into the mid-90s inland, closer to 90 along the coast by this afternoon. There's enough moisture present to promote a 50% chance of scattered storms mainly after 3 pm this afternoon.

Florida horse rescue farm needs community help as property sale looms

Hidden Acres Rescue for Thoroughbreds (HART) helps rescue retired or injured horses. It also helps save horses from being slaughtered. Earlier this year, property owner Donna Manfredi let the non-profit know she had intentions of selling the property.

Orlando weather: Summer pattern of rainy afternoons to continue this week

It's going to be another sticky, steamy Central Florida day on Wednesday. Expect lots of humidity and high temps heading for the lower 90s inland, not much cooler along the beaches.

Second shark bite reported on Florida beach in as many days: How to avoid being a victim

A man is recovering after being bitten by a shark while sitting in the water at a Florida beach, officials said. The incident was the second shark attack at New Smyrna Beach over the weekend and the third bite this year in Volusia County.

Orlando weather: Rainy weather pattern ahead in Central Florida

Prepare for a hot and humid start to the work week across Central Florida. Rain chances arrive mainly after 1 p.m. and will continue until dinnertime.

Susan Lorincz enters written plea of not guilty
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Susan Lorincz entered a written plea of not guilty ahead of her scheduled arraignment Tuesday morning.

Susan Lorincz to appear in court
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Susan Lorincz is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

Man accused of setting church on fire
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A man is facing arson charges after allegedly starting fires at a church and at a home in Ocala, Florida, according to the Ocala Police Department.

Fort Lauderdale shooting leaves 5 hurt, including 2 young people, police say

A shooting at an apartment complex in Fort Lauderdale, Florida Wednesday evening left five victims with injuries, including two juveniles and three adults, police said.

Young Florida boy mauled to death by family dog, police say

A 6-year-old Florida boy has died after being attacked by the family dog, according to the North Port Police Department.