Sheriff: Florida couple allegedly ran several unlicensed assisted living facilities in Osceola, Polk counties

A Florida couple has been arrested on several charges for allegedly operating multiple unlicensed assisted living facilities in Osceola and Polk counties, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.

Former Goliath Ventures CEO agrees to plead guilty in $250 million crypto Ponzi scheme: Court filings

The former CEO of a Central Florida cryptocurrency investment company has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges and repay hundreds of millions of dollars after prosecutors accused him of operating a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 1,000 investors.

Thieves targeting Florida boats, stealing expensive navigation systems

A crime spree is targeting boat owners in Brevard County, Florida. Thieves are stealing high-end Garmin navigation systems straight out of boat dashboards, leaving victims with thousands of dollars in damages. Multiple local law enforcement agencies, are actively investigating the serial thefts across the Space Coast. Anyone with information or surveillance footage is urged to contact authorities or Central Florida Crimeline.

Deputy-involved shooting update: Sheriff's office looks for initial shooter | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The Seminole County Sheriff's Office provided an update on an early morning June 20 shooting, which resulted in two women hurt and a man dead. The sheriff said a man next to the deputy fired two shots, in which the deputy returned fire, killing the man. 

Florida man repeatedly caught driving with suspended license arrested again: FCSO

A Florida man convicted of repeatedly driving while his license is suspended was recently arrested for allegedly failing to stop at a stop sign and for providing a fake name, according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Body cam footage: Seminole deputy-involved shooting
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Released body camera footage from a Sanford block party shows a deputy-involved shooting in which a reported shooter was killed by a deputy. 

Operation Innocence Shield: Human trafficking victims rescued, multiple arrests | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a multi-month investigation into human trafficking, Operation Innocence Shield led to the rescue of three adult victims and 10 arrests, including some fugitives wanted in Central Florida. 

Hernando County detectives, FBI search for bodies linked to serial killer Billy Mansfield

Hernando County deputies and federal agents launched a fresh search on Monday for more bodies linked to imprisoned serial killer Billy Mansfield, scouring wooded properties near local ranches.

Widow seeks over $50K, claiming neighborhood ignored violent history of accused killer | FULL
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FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The family of Douglas Kraft is suing a Kissimmee HOA and homeowner after Kraft, his brother and their friend were shot and killed in the neighborhood. Now, the family claims the HOA was aware of a 'violent criminal' living next door to the rental. 

Teen charged with murder ruled incompetent to stand trial in Cocoa shooting

A legal case has come to a sudden halt after a Brevard County judge ruled that a 13-year-old boy indicted as an adult for first-degree felony murder is currently not competent to stand trial.

Motorcyclist, 20, recalls hit-and-run crash, recovers from several broken bones
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"What kind of person just hits someone and leaves?"  That’s the question 20-year-old Jeremiah Wormus is asking as he faces a lengthy physical recovery following a June 15 motorcycle hit-and-run crash. Resting his arm in a black sling, Wormus told FOX 35’s Alexus Cleavenger that the collision left him with multiple broken bones—including fractures to his right tibia and fibula near his ankle, and several broken knuckles.

Cocoa Beach hours-long standoff ends, man in custody, police say
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An armed man in "distress" was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at a Cocoa Beach business that began early Monday morning, police said.  The Cocoa Beach Police Department first responded to reports of a subject armed with a firearm in distress around midnight, June 22, before locating the man in his business in the area of 625 North Atlantic Avenue hours later. 

Florida man sentenced to 60 years for death of girlfriend's 3-year-old son

A Florida man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2021 death of a 3-year-old boy after agreeing to a plea agreement, according to the State Attorney's Office.

Florida mom arrested, toddler found unresponsive with severe bruises: Deputies

A Florida mom, Jessica Wilson, 29, was arrested after her 2-year-old toddler was found unresponsive with severe bruising across their body. Investigators allege that Wilson refused to call 911, forcing her friend to perform CPR. Wilson now faces multiple charges, including aggravated child abuse, as the toddler is in medical care, deputies say.

Ahmad Bojeh: Psychiatrist appointed to review mental competency of Kissimmee shooting suspect

An Osceola County judge has ordered Ahmad Bojeh to undergo a third evaluation after the prosecution requested a psychiatrist to weigh in on the triple-murder suspect's competency.

Florida man tries to steal medical helicopter waiting to transport patients after I-75 crash: FHP

A Florida man who claimed he saw the anti-Christ moments before troopers say he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed into another vehicle on I-75 in Hernando County is accused of trying to steal a medical helicopter that landed at the scene to take patients to an area hospital.