Central Florida Weather Forecast, Mon 4/27/2026 - Meteorologist Brooks Garner
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Heat builds this week, with a chance for strong to severe storms by early next week. Late April and early May are classic transition season in Florida, and we will feel that change in the days ahead. Meteorologist Brooks Garner breaks down the heat, humidity, and the potential impacts from a complex storm system moving toward our region.
Poinciana boy, 3, accidentally shot himself in chest after accessing gun
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Osceola County Sheriff's office held a press conference to warn gun owners to safely secure their firearms after a three-year-old boy shot himself in the chest in his Poinciana home. Though the boy is expected to recover, authorities warn that under Florida law, firearms must be safely secured.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Osceola County Sheriff's office held a press conference to warn gun owners to safely secure their firearms after a three-year-old boy shot himself in the chest in his Poinciana home. Though the boy is expected to recover, authorities warn that under Florida law, firearms must be safely secured.
Traffic on I-4 halts as FDOT pumps water from flooding
Part of Interstate 4 in Osceola County was closed for hours due to flooding. The eastbound and westbound sides of I-4 have reopened after being closed for several hours. Drivers faced traffic delays during the morning commute.
Part of Interstate 4 in Osceola County was closed for hours due to flooding. The eastbound and westbound sides of I-4 have reopened after being closed for several hours. Drivers faced traffic delays during the morning commute.
Attorneys seek delays in Kissimmee triple-murder case amid issues over witnesses
Attorneys in a Central Florida triple-murder case are seeking delays as they work through challenges tied to overseas witnesses and pending legal decisions.
Attorneys in a Central Florida triple-murder case are seeking delays as they work through challenges tied to overseas witnesses and pending legal decisions.
Florida man, 85, with dementia shoots son, deputies say
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3.
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3.
Florida man undergoing surgery after being shot by his dad diagnosed with dementia
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say.
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say.
16 alleged child predators arrested in multi-agency sting operation
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an undercover operation, 16 people accused of being child predators were arrested in Central Florida. All 16 people were taken into custody. However, Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said, these 16 are not the last.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In an undercover operation, 16 people accused of being child predators were arrested in Central Florida. All 16 people were taken into custody. However, Interim Sheriff Christopher Blackmon said, these 16 are not the last.
16 accused child predators arrested in Osceola County Sheriff’s Office sting
16 people are now behind bars after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation headed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. 15 of which are accused of traveling to have sex with minors.
16 people are now behind bars after an Internet Crimes Against Children operation headed by the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. 15 of which are accused of traveling to have sex with minors.
Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
Orange County teen dies at Airbnb party: Who's responsible?
The search continues for a suspect after a teen boy died after shot at a party in Kissimmee. Experts weigh in on: who's responsible when a rental home becomes a crime scene.
The search continues for a suspect after a teen boy died after shot at a party in Kissimmee. Experts weigh in on: who's responsible when a rental home becomes a crime scene.
Florida teen, 17, dies after Kissimmee Airbnb party shooting
A Florida teen is dead after a shooting at an Airbnb over the weekend. Now, officials are looking for information to learn what happened.
A Florida teen is dead after a shooting at an Airbnb over the weekend. Now, officials are looking for information to learn what happened.
Osceola County deputy wrangles alligator as mating season approaches in Florida
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Wildlife officials in Florida are warning residents to remain alert as alligator activity increases ahead of the state’s spring mating season.
Florida woman accused of holding 10-year-old boy by shirt, telling other kids to hit him
An Osceola County woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly told her children to hit another boy as she held the boy by his shirt during a fight at a park, according to the sheriff's office.
An Osceola County woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly told her children to hit another boy as she held the boy by his shirt during a fight at a park, according to the sheriff's office.
Hurt dog found abandoned in Florida dumpster, later euthanized; suspect arrested
A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.
A 79-year-old man was arrested on a felony animal cruelty charge after deputies said an injured dog was found inside a dumpster behind a Kissimmee business.
Deputies arrest driver accused of crashing into patrol cars, fleeing on I-4 in Osceola County
Osceola County deputies have arrested a man accused of crashing into patrol cars, fleeing the scene and then abandoning his car on I-4 in Kissimmee.
Osceola County deputies have arrested a man accused of crashing into patrol cars, fleeing the scene and then abandoning his car on I-4 in Kissimmee.
Man accused of killing 3 Kissimmee tourists indicted first-degree murder
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Ahmad Bojeh, who is accused of killing three men visiting Kissimmee in January, was indicted by a grand jury with three counts of first-degree murder on Feb. 26, State Attorney Monique Worrell said.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | Ahmad Bojeh, who is accused of killing three men visiting Kissimmee in January, was indicted by a grand jury with three counts of first-degree murder on Feb. 26, State Attorney Monique Worrell said.
Man accused of killing 3 tourists refuses court-ordered evaluations, authorities say
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Richard Ferguson sentenced: Man convicted in deadly crash caused by teen son to serve over 37 years in prison
A Florida father convicted of manslaughter after allowing his unlicensed teen son to drive before a fatal crash in Osceola County in 2023 will be sentenced Wednesday.
A Florida father convicted of manslaughter after allowing his unlicensed teen son to drive before a fatal crash in Osceola County in 2023 will be sentenced Wednesday.
Image of Hitler appears during morning announcements at Florida high school, officials say
An investigation is underway after an inappropriate image appeared during morning announcements at Osceola High School on Friday.
An investigation is underway after an inappropriate image appeared during morning announcements at Osceola High School on Friday.
State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?
State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.
State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.