Heavy rain floods Central Florida as rescue crews deploy to Panhandle ahead of Hurricane Isaias

Heavy rain flooded streets and threatened homes across parts of Central Florida on Thursday as emergency crews warned drivers to stay away from roads covered by water.Flooded streets in MelbourneIn Melbourne, several streets were underwater, including Avignon Drive, where a vehicle stalled after attempting to drive through the flooding. A FOX 35 crew helped push the stranded vehicle to safety.Flooding was also reported near Fountainhead Boulevard and the Ridgewood Club condominiums, where water covered sidewalks and reached an estimated 8 inches to a foot deep in some areas.Nearby, a resident was working to clear a drain after water flooded his daughter's garage and backyard and rose to the edge of her swimming pool.Water threatens homes in Winter SpringsFlooding was also causing problems elsewhere across Central Florida. In Winter Springs, water from a nearby pond spilled onto McGregor Avenue and approached some homes. One resident said passing vehicles were pushing water toward prope