Dale Smith Jr. is charged with second-degree murder in Michelle Parker's disappearance, records show. The ex-fiancé is due back before an Orange County judge this Monday as News Six asks the court to unseal the arrest affidavit. Now here is Chloe with the forecast. Turning to the forecast, high near 82, low about 68, 30 percent chance of showers. Northeast winds 15 to 20 miles per hour with gusts up to 35. Now here is Lena. On the arts stage, Orlando Museum of Art's Shadows in the Galleries opens Friday, October 30, 2026 at 8 in the evening for guests aged 21 and older. And if you are heading out, Spooky Empire runs Friday through Sunday, opening Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1 in the afternoon at the Hyatt Regency Orlando. It features cosplay and panels.
Stories and sources
- Michelle Parker Court Update [NEWS] — clickorlando.com
https://clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/10/26/dale-smith-due-back-in-court-for-hearing-in-michelle-parker-murder-case/ - Orlando Forecast: Chance Showers [NEWS] — weather.gov
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=28.5383&lon=-81.3792 - Shadows in the Galleries [EVENT] — omart.org
https://omart.org/events/shadows-in-the-galleries/ - Spooky Empire Convention Weekend [EVENT] — spookyempire.com
https://spookyempire.com/
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- https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=28.5383&lon=-81.3792 — 0 quote-grounded, 1 provider-cited
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- “Dale Smith Jr. is charged with second-degree murder in Michelle Parker's disappearance, records show. The ex-fiancé is d…” — grounded in “Dale Smith Jr. is charged with second-degree murder in Parker s disappearance.” clickorlando.com
- “Turning to the forecast, high near eighty-two, low about sixty-eight, thirty percent chance of showers. Northeast winds …” — grounded in “National Weather Service forecast for Orlando, Florida: Today: A chance of rain showers after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a…” weather.gov
- “On the arts stage, Orlando Museum of Art's Shadows in the Galleries opens Friday, October thirtieth, twenty twenty-six a…” — grounded in “As the evening mist settles, join us for an unforgettable Halloween celebration inspired by the haunting beauty and folk…” omart.org
- “And if you are heading out, Spooky Empire runs Friday through Sunday, opening Friday, October thirtieth, twenty twenty-s…” — grounded in “NEXT EVENT! Oct 30-Nov 1, 2026 Orlando, FL” spookyempire.com
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