Rip Current Statement Issued for Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Beaches Through 8 PM EDT
The National Weather Service warns of dangerous rip currents along the coast until 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
Seminole County, Florida FirstAlerts
Everything reported for Seminole County and within 40 miles of it, at every level. Warnings and official records name the county they apply to, which is the level most of them are issued at.
Severe Weather
8 reportsRip Current Statement Extended Through Late Tonight for Coastal Volusia and Northern Brevard Beaches
The National Weather Service has extended the high rip current risk for Coastal Volusia, Mainland Northern Brevard, and Northern Brevard Barrier Islands through late tonight.
Heat Advisory Issued for East Central Florida on August 20
An official Heat Advisory from the National Weather Service Melbourne FL is in effect from 10 AM to 7 PM EDT on August 20, 2026.
Heat Advisory Covers Orlando, Daytona Beach and 20 Zones Across East Central Florida
The National Weather Service in Melbourne warns of heat index values 108 to 112 in Inland Volusia, Northern Lake, Orange and 17 other zones from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.
Heat Advisory Starts 10 AM Tuesday in Orange, Brevard, Volusia and 17 More East Central Florida Zones
The National Weather Service Melbourne FL record calls for heat index values of 108 to 112 across 20 zones, from Volusia south to Martin and west to Okeechobee, before the advisory lifts at 8 PM EDT the same evening.
Heat Advisory in Force for 20 East Central Florida Zones Until 8 PM Monday
The National Weather Service office in Melbourne, Florida, expects heat index values of 108 to 112 from 10 AM to 8 PM EDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. The advisory expires at 8 PM EDT that evening.
Mass Casualty Incidents
3 reportsWoman, 70, Opens Fire in Florida Police Department Lobby, Police Say
An armed woman entered the Port Orange Police Department lobby and fired toward civilian staff before being shot by responding officers, according to the police chief.
Woman Found Dead in Car in Mount Dora; Suspect Dead, Sheriff Says
Lake County Sheriff's Office investigates the death of a woman found in her car in Mount Dora; the suspect is deceased.
Two Young Men Found Shot Dead in Vacant DeLand Lot; 17-Year-Old Arrested
Police said Dustin Rose, 19, and Samson Campbell, 18, were found on July 29 in downtown DeLand, Florida, and a 17-year-old was arrested a week later as officials publicly disputed the handling of the case.
Insider Sales
1 reportMarriott Vacations Director Christian Asmar Sells 750,000 Shares
A Form 4 filing with the SEC shows the sale of common stock valued at over $83 million.
Plane Crashes
1 reportNTSB Investigating Southwest Boeing 737 Accident Near Port Orange, Florida
The official accident record lists one person on board and one serious injury; the cause has not been determined.
Disaster Declarations
4 reportsBrevard County Gets Federal Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
FEMA has declared an emergency for Brevard County, Florida, covering Hurricane Isaias, but individual assistance is not included.
Orange County, Florida: Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declaration covers Orange County for Hurricane Isaias; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.
Seminole County Emergency Declaration for Hurricane Isaias
Federal emergency declared for Seminole County, Florida, covering Hurricane Isaias; public assistance available, but no individual household grants.
Volusia County under federal emergency declaration for Hurricane Isaias
The declaration covers damage from July 31 to August 4, but does not include individual assistance for households.