5-year-old drowns at Osceola County vacation home, authorities say
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a vacation rental in Osceola County, authorities said.
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found unconscious in a swimming pool at a vacation rental in Osceola County, authorities said.
Amber Alert suspect dies following deputy-involved shooting: Sheriff
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Police seeking 2 suspects accused of shooting into Titusville home
The Titusville Police Department continues to seek public help to identify two suspects accused of shooting into a home with people inside. Though no one was hurt, police said, the act demonstrates a reckless disregard for human life.
The Titusville Police Department continues to seek public help to identify two suspects accused of shooting into a home with people inside. Though no one was hurt, police said, the act demonstrates a reckless disregard for human life.
Remains found in Cape Coral canal identified as woman missing since 1985
Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.
Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.
Florida set to execute 2 death row inmates within hours of each other on Tuesday
Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.
Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.
Tinder date gone wrong: The Villages man held woman's friend at gunpoint in money dispute, deputies say
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
Fleeing felon caught by K9 after tossing trafficking-level drugs from car window: Deputies
A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.
A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.
Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Florida Supreme Court clears way for Duckett, Occhicone executions
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florida deputy allegedly hit a dog in his patrol car; Brevard County sheriff launches investigation
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
Florida man, 20, arrested for making threat against South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach: Officials
A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.
A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.
Supervised sex offender arrested after video shows him abandoning dog in Brevard County: Sheriff
A supervised sex offender is back behind bars after surveillance video recorded him abandoning a dog in a Brevard County parking lot.
A supervised sex offender is back behind bars after surveillance video recorded him abandoning a dog in a Brevard County parking lot.
Man stole 300 gallons of diesel at Central Florida Circle K stations: Deputies
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a high-powered magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said. Surveillance footage, license plate reader data, and a tip from loss prevention tied Lara's Dodge Ram truck to multiple fuel thefts in Deltona and DeLand.
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a high-powered magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said. Surveillance footage, license plate reader data, and a tip from loss prevention tied Lara's Dodge Ram truck to multiple fuel thefts in Deltona and DeLand.
Man stole nearly 300 gallons of diesel from Central Florida Circle K stations: Deputies
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said.
A 40-year-old Deltona man was arrested after allegedly using a magnet to bypass fuel pump controls and steal over $1,500 worth of diesel fuel from local Circle K stations, an arrest affidavit said.
Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
Sumter County sheriff's detective fired, arrested over alleged database misuse
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
A Sumter County Sheriff's Office detective has been fired and arrested after investigators accused her of improperly accessing multiple law enforcement databases to gather information about her husband's ex-wife for personal reasons, Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Breeden announced.
Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving of up to 124 mph
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty.
Florida Attorney General: 49 arrested, charged in undercover drug trafficking takedown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.