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Tropics: Larry to grow into monster hurricane; Ida’s death toll rising in NortheastThe peak of hurricane season is about a week away.
LIVE RADAR: Lightning causes UCF vs. Boise State game to be delayedClouds and rain dominate the Central Florida forecast.
UCF vs. Boise State: How to watch, stream, listenThe University of Central Florida Knights will host the Boise State Broncos at 9:45 p.m. (at the earliest) on Thursday. The game was set for 7 p.m. but was delayed due to lightning.
Ida decreases rain chances in Central Florida. Find out for how longRain chances are lower in Central Florida thanks to what was once Hurricane Ida.
Ida knocks out power to all of New Orleans on deadly path through LouisianaRescuers in boats, helicopters and high-water trucks have brought hundreds of people trapped by Hurricane Ida’s floodwaters to safety.
Tesla in ‘auto pilot’ mode hits patrol car, another vehicle on I-4, troopers sayA Tesla in “auto pilot” mode hit a state trooper’s patrol car and another vehicle on Interstate 4 in Orange County early Saturday morning, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
TikTok bans milk crate challenge due to injuriesThe dangerous milk crate challenge has been banned by the app that gave it life.
‘There are consequences;’ Gov. Ron DeSantis tells school districts with mask mandatesCases continue to climb in classrooms across Central Florida.
Vaccine proof or negative test required for Harry Styles Orlando stopStyles is the first show at Amway Center requiring proof of vaccination or a negative test but others upcoming shows will have similar policies.
Man stole FedEx truck as employee delivered package, police sayA person is in custody after a FedEx truck was stolen in northeast Volusia County, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.
Nirvana sued by man who was nude baby on 'Nevermind' coverA 30-year-old man who appeared nude at 4 months old in 1991 on the cover of Nirvana’s “Nevermind” album is suing the band and others, alleging the image is child pornography.
Majority of Disney World cast members in unions mandated to get vaccineDisney World cast members with the Service Trades Council Union and Actors Equity Association will be mandated to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
#MilkCrateChallenge produces hard falls, few successes in latest viral challengeThe latest viral challenge is one that has been producing a lot of painful fails and the internet is showcasing them in all their glory.
Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Florida restaurant A diner at a north Florida restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share.
Winter Park joins Orlando, asking residents to conserve water due to COVID-related shortagesThe city of Winter Park is asking residents to conserve water in hopes of avoiding having to issue a system-wide boil water notice as the region faces an increased demand for liquid oxygen due to COVID-19.
A mixed box office weekend as ‘Free Guy’ tops againFour new films with major stars from Hugh Jackman to Michael Keaton opened in North American movie theaters this weekend and only the one with animated puppies fared well.
Rain chances increase in Central Florida as suffocating heat continuesMore storms will soak parts of Central Florida.
Death toll from Haiti earthquake rises to more than 1,290, at least 5,700 injuredThe death toll from the magnitude 7.2 earthquake that battered Haiti is soaring as rescuers race to find survivors amid the rubble ahead of a potential deluge from an approaching storm.
FRED, GRACE AND HENRI: Fred makes landfall, 2 other systems swirling in the tropicsTropical Depression Grace is drenching Haiti, dumping up to 15 inches of rain on a quake-damaged landscape as thousands of people huddle in fields and search for survivors.
'Free Guy' gives box office a lift, opening with $28.4M“Free Guy,” an action comedy starring Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a videogame, opened better than expected over the weekend.
TRACK, MODELS, SATELLITE: Fred’s projected path shifts west on way toward FloridaFred is expected to strengthen and impact Florida this weekend.
Heat index to soar past 100 in Central Florida as rain chances take a dipWe'll see drier air and lots of heat in Central Florida.
The show must go on: MegaCon Orlando moves forward as COVID-19 cases riseMEGACON Orlando moves forward as COVID-19 cases rise
How and when to view the Perseid meteor showerThe Perseid meteor shower peaks this week and Central Florida will have optimal viewing conditions.
TRACK, COMPUTER MODELS, UPDATES: Fred weakens to tropical depressionFred swirls on a projected path toward Florida.
Tropical Storm Fred increases weekend rain chances in Central FloridaMore rain for the weekend thanks to Fred.
Spacesuits could delay NASA’s return to the moon, audit findsThe new audit found that spending on spacesuit development has more than doubled, however, the agency is nowhere near a final product ready for flight.
Cute alert: Discovery Cove welcomes new baby dolphin calfOfficials said Moby is already 75 pounds and hitting all of his important milestones.
TRACK, MODELS, UPDATES: System in Atlantic develops into Tropical Storm FredTropical storm watches are issued for various Caribbean islands for what could soon become the sixth named tropical storm of this year's Atlantic hurricane season.
Gordon Ramsay Fish & Chips restaurant opens at ICON Park in OrlandoCelebrity chef Gordon Ramsay is opening his first Florida location for his fish and chips concept in Orlando's ICON Park on Monday.
Bobby Bowden, folksy coach of Florida St dynasty, dies at 91Hall of Fame college football coach Bobby Bowden has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
NASA recruiting for yearlong simulated mission to MarsHelp wanted: NASA is looking for people to spend a year pretending they are isolated on Mars.
Fewer medals, more heart for US at a most unusual OlympicsThe Americans won 113 medals at the Olympics.
NOAA slightly increases outlook ahead of peak hurricane seasonThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration continues to predict a busier than normal hurricane season.
