Central Florida groom survives head-on crash, marries bride hours later from hospital bed

What was supposed to be a traditional wedding day turned into an unexpected rally at the hospital after a head-on collision nearly stopped a central Florida groom from marrying the love of his life.

Judge rules Kissimmee triple-murder suspect competent to stand trial

A judge has ruled that the man accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year is competent to stand trial after hearing testimony that he intentionally performed poorly on psychiatric testing.

Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution

A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery.

Video: Trooper stops accused drunk driver traveling wrong way in Polk County with kid in car

A woman accused of being drunk and driving in the wrong direction with a child in the backseat was arrested after a trooper performed a P.I.T. maneuver to disable her vehicle. 

Kissimmee triple-murder suspect accused of faking psychiatric symptoms

A man accused of shooting and killing three tourists in Kissimmee earlier this year appeared in court Wednesday as newly released psychiatric evaluations concluded he is competent to stand trial despite claims of mental illness.

Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping, torturing 11-year-old boy

A registered sex offender has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after pleading no contest to kidnapping and brutally abusing an 11-year-old boy in Flagler County.

Florida attorney general sues Netflix over data collection and children's privacy claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.

Corvette doing donuts crashes into car, sends vehicle into Longwood home

A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.

FBI adds Turkish national with Florida ties to 'Most Wanted' list in defense fraud case

The FBI is offering a $150,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a Turkish national accused of supplying counterfeit military parts through a defense procurement fraud scheme.

Teen accused of speeding more than 120 mph months after fatal Apopka crash

The Orange County Sheriff's Office says a deputy saw a driver run a four-way stop on Kelly Park Road, pass another vehicle across a double yellow line and turn off the vehicle's headlights before leading deputies on a high-speed pursuit.

Port Orange shooting: Woman fires gun inside police lobby, shot by officers, chief says

A woman armed with a gun walked into the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department on Thursday morning and fired at least one round, before walking out, according to Police Chief Manuel Marino.

Trial delayed in case tied to deadly 2025 dog attack in DeLand

The trial of two women charged with tampering with evidence after a deadly 2025 dog attack that killed 8-year-old Michael Millett has been postponed until at least next year, delaying a case his family has awaited for months.

Deltona woman accused of body-slamming victim during DeLand fight

A Deltona woman is facing felony charges after DeLand police say she body-slammed another woman during a fight, leaving the victim critically injured.

License plate readers and traffic cameras: What's the difference?

As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.

DeSantis bans license plate readers on state roads after approving millions in funding for them: Report

Gov. Ron DeSantis has halted the use of automated license plate readers on Florida state roads, arguing the technology could enable government overreach and threaten personal privacy.

Couple arrested in Florida, accused of keeping 4 children captive, abused in tractor-trailer cab: Officials

A Georgia couple was arrested and charged with child neglect for allegedly abusing four children they kept confined in the cab of a tractor-trailer that frequently traveled through Florida.

Man accused of stealing firefighters' credit cards from Brevard County fire station

A man is facing fraud and theft charges after deputies said he stole credit cards from two Brevard County firefighters while they were away from their station responding to emergency calls.

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.