Orlando, FL news on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

In Orlando, FL on Wednesday, October 14, 2026: Ex-fiance arrested in Michelle Parker cold case. Also: Boone plays Lake Nona in the FHSAA girls volleyball playoffs today, live on NFHS Network; Freedom plays St. Cloud in girls varsity volleyball tomorrow, Thursday, October 15. Weather: Clear skies today, with highs around 85°F, no rain, and light winds up to 6 mph.

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Orlando police arrested Michelle Parker's ex-fiance in the cold case of the missing mother.Orlando Weekly · Oct 14, 6:09 PM
Boone plays Lake Nona in the FHSAA girls volleyball playoffs today, live on NFHS Network.NFHS Network · Oct 14, 5:00 PM
Freedom plays St. Cloud in girls varsity volleyball tomorrow, Thursday, October 15.NFHS Network · Oct 14, 3:31 AM

News & local government

Democrats and Republicans are courting Florida's Latino voters ahead of the 2026 midterms.WKMG · Oct 14, 2:05 PM

Traffic & transport

Downtown Orlando parking rates went up, drawing frustration from drivers.WKMG · Oct 9, 11:03 PM

Events & going out

Thomas Milovac's Lustre Trio plays jazz and improvised music at 3rd Thursday Jazz, Thursday, October 15.Orlando Weekly · Oct 14, 8:02 AM

Business & new openings

Florida Water Bar brings purified and alkaline water to Orlando.WhatNow · Oct 13, 11:44 PM

Housing & real estate

A group that lobbied to ban rent control in Florida is urging a yes vote on Amendment 3.Orlando Weekly · Oct 14, 10:26 AM

Sports

The Orlando Magic extended their partnership and jersey branding deal with Walt Disney World.Orlando Sentinel · Oct 12, 9:09 PM

Culture & arts

Come Out With Pride Orlando celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and honors the Pulse victims.Orlando Sentinel · Oct 14, 1:16 PM
Roxxxy Andrews will headline Come Out With Pride Orlando.Orlando Weekly · Oct 14, 3:06 PM

Nature & environment

A SpaceX launch created a 'space jellyfish' effect visible over Central Florida.FOX 35 Orlando · Oct 13, 9:45 AM

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