Ashley Johnson

On the somber subject of a brutal Seminole County carjacking that ended in tragedy, one suspect is making moves toward accountability. Kevin Ocasio Justiniano is scheduled to plead guilty to several charges in connection with the kidnapping and death of Katherine Aguasvivas, whose lifeless body was found in a torched SUV last year. In a video captured by a driver, the incident showed Aguasvivas's vehicle falling prey to carjackers along Tuskawilla Road in April 2024, as WESH reported.

In the pre-dawn chill of Winter Park, an 80-year-old man was saved from a sinking situation yesterday morning. Emergency responders and a resident named Nate Camacho collaborated to rescue the man from a partially submerged truck near the Winter Park Racquet Club. ClickOrlando reported that Camacho alerted the Winter Park Police Department to the critical situation at about 5:40 a.m.

Orlando residents can expect a change in the weather, with shower chances increasing along the Treasure Coast today and covering much of the area by tonight. As reported by the National Weather Service in Melbourne, FL, a warm front moving northward is set to bring these changes. The warmth will carry into Saturday, followed by high rainfall and isolated lightning storms on Sunday due to an incoming cold front. Starting Tuesday, another weather system is anticipated to bring breezy, wet conditions, along with cold wind chills in parts of Central Florida despite the seasons.

The National Weather Service in Melbourne laid out a bracing forecast for Orlando and the surrounding area this week, highlighted by a cold frontal assault that could bring gusty winds and a chance of severe storms. On Sunday, as cited by the National Weather Service, residents were cautioned to anticipate "windy with a high chance for rain and a few storms associated with a cold frontal passage today." They further warned of a "Marginal Risk for isolated strong to marginally severe storms through mid-afternoon."

Davie Albarran, a 52-year-old man who became a subject on "America's Most Wanted" and was accused of child molestation, has been relocated to the Osceola County Jail, as noted in court documents. As reported by ClickOrlando, Albarran’s arrest in Polk County came after his daughter alerted authorities to his whereabouts based on an outstanding Osceola County warrant for child abuse.

Oviedo drivers note that West Mitchell Hammock Road will be shedding its usual traffic streams for the bustle of maintenance crews. Starting tomorrow, those of you who cruise the evening roads will need to watch for a lane closure that'll be in effect from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m., during which utility maintenance will be performed. The City of Oviedo announced this closure on its official website. It will impact the outer lane stretching from Vickie Ct to Norm Ave, specifically at S. Lake Jessup Ave.

A community reels in heartache as a memorial fund has been established for Emiliano, the 6-year-old boy whose life was tragically cut short in a DUI-related incident in Orange County. According to ClickOrlando, The Foundation for Orange County Public Schools is facilitating the "Emiliano Memorial Fund" to assist with the funeral expenses and the transportation of Emiliano's remains back to Guatemala. The driver involved in the catastrophic event, Francisco Rosillo Arriola, is currently facing multiple charges as he remains incarcerated.

Oviedo's regular traffic flow will be slightly disrupted at the end of this month as utility survey work prompts the closure of a northbound lane on Lockwood Blvd.

In a bid to pivot from a skid that's been anything but magical, the Orlando Magic are setting their sights on victory as they host the Portland Trail Blazers. As reported by WFTV, Orlando is on a mission to halt a four-game losing streak, looking to leverage their 14-8 home court advantage in the upcoming clash.

Local officials reported that Osceola County firefighters responded to an intense blaze yesterday at a Kissimmee recycling plant. The fire erupted at the tire recycling facility located at 4925 Industrial Lane. According to WFTV, multiple fire units from neighboring agencies were dispatched to assist Osceola County Fire and Rescue in the firefighting efforts.