Drunk teen runs over, kills 2-year-old boy riding tricycle in Lake County neighborhood, police say

A 19-year-old has been charged with DUI manslaughter after he drunkenly ran over a 2-year-old boy riding a tricycle outside his home in Tavares on Labor Day, according to the Tavares Police Department.

Man drowns in Florida rip current over Labor Day weekend, deputies say

A 40-year-old man drowned over the Labor Day holiday weekend after being swept out into the Gulf of Mexico by a rip current, according to deputies.

Memorial for student killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School must be moved, school says

A “ghost bike” memorial honoring a student who was killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School now needs to be relocated. A family friend placed the bike at the site, but the school requested its removal.

Florida State Rep. Carolina Amesty indicted on forgery charges

Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty has been indicted on charges of forgery allegedly linked to her time as an administrator at her family's non-profit school.

Oviedo daycare bus driver arrested after leaving 6-year-old alone on hot bus, police say

A daycare bus driver in Oviedo was arrested Wednesday after she unknowingly left a 6-year-old girl alone in the hot vehicle because she failed to check if any children were still on board, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

Thieves caught, Ferrari recovered in Palm Coast after cross-country chase, officials say

Two thieves are now in custody after a stolen Ferrari Spider, linked to an out-of-state crime, was found at a home in Palm Coast after a cross-country chase, officials said.

Deputies search for 2 men who allegedly kidnapped, beat, choked Okahumpka woman

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for two men accused of kidnapping and attempting to murder a 39-year-old woman in Okahumpka. The sheriff’s office hopes some residents of the small town of around 220 people may have tips to help identify the suspects.

5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say

Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.

Palm Bay Magnet High School student arrested after stabbing student with scissors, police say

An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly stabbing another student with scissors during a fight at Palm Bay Magnet High School on Monday, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.

Florida man shot, killed wife while kids were inside the home, officers say

Two boys ran to a neighbor's house after their dad allegedly shot and killed their mother inside their home in St. Cloud, Florida. Their dad is now charged with first-degree murder in his wife's death.

Florida man accused of extortion arrested following chase through Walmart

A routine Sunday grocery run turned chaotic for some when deputies in Marion County pursued a wanted man through the produce section of a Walmart store.