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Crime and Public Safety

Florida woman facing animal abuse charges after allegedly pouring pickle juice, hot sauce on injured puppy

Florida woman facing animal abuse charges after allegedly pouring pickle juice, hot sauce on injured puppy

A Florida woman is facing animal abuse charges after she allegedly beat her 5-month-old puppy and then poured hot sauce and pickle juice on the injured animal.

May 29, 2025 12:39pm EDT
DeLand man arrested in shooting that injured 16-year-old

DeLand man arrested in shooting that injured 16-year-old

A 25-year-old DeLand man has been arrested in connection with a weekend shooting that injured a 16-year-old boy riding home from a graduation party, authorities said.

May 29, 2025 11:08am EDT
Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials

Undocumented immigrant arrested after attacking woman repossessing his car: Officials

A man living in the U.S. illegally has been arrested and placed on an ICE detainer following what authorities describe as a violent attack on a couple attempting to repossess his vehicle, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

May 28, 2025 11:44pm EDT
Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'

Puppy recovering after vicious attack in Ocala dog park: 'Didn't think she was going to survive'

A nine-month-old English Springer Spaniel is back home recovering after a violent attack at a local dog park left her with serious injuries and sent her to a veterinary hospital.

May 28, 2025 10:52pm EDT
FBI honors Florida officers who captured one of '10 Most Wanted' fugitives

FBI honors Florida officers who captured one of '10 Most Wanted' fugitives

Lady Lake police officers and Lake County deputies were honored by the FBI after capturing a top-ten most wanted fugitive. FOX 35's Kelsie Cairns attended the event.

May 28, 2025 9:06pm EDT
Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after Trump pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley released from prison after Trump pardon

Todd and Julie Chrisley received full presidential pardons from Donald Trump, ending their prison sentences for tax and bank fraud convictions.

May 28, 2025 8:19pm EDT
Is lightning damage covered by insurance? Strike sparks fire that destroys Seminole County home

Is lightning damage covered by insurance? Strike sparks fire that destroys Seminole County home

A home in Seminole County was destroyed after it was struck by lightning late Monday night, sparking a massive fire that left the structure with its roof collapsed and neighbors shaken.

May 28, 2025 7:21pm EDT
Florida contractor scams several victims out of thousands for Hurricane Ian repairs, police say

Florida contractor scams several victims out of thousands for Hurricane Ian repairs, police say

A Florida contractor has been sentenced after police say he scammed multiple victims out of thousands of dollars for Hurricane Ian repairs.

May 28, 2025 4:09pm EDT
New video shows moments man allegedly fires gun outside DeLand bar

New video shows moments man allegedly fires gun outside DeLand bar

New surveillance footage shows the moment a man walked up to another outside a DeLand bar and allegedly pulled the trigger in a shooting police say stemmed from a $5 drink dispute.

May 28, 2025 12:08am EDT
Florida woman arrested after trying to hide drugs in patrol vehicle, deputies say

Florida woman arrested after trying to hide drugs in patrol vehicle, deputies say

A Palm Coast woman is facing multiple drug charges after deputies say she attempted to discard methamphetamine inside a patrol vehicle following a traffic stop Monday night.

May 27, 2025 4:23pm EDT
Lake County man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill during altercation

Lake County man arrested after allegedly threatening to kill during altercation

A Lake County man was arrested after allegedly assaulting and threatening another man with a firearm during a domestic dispute, according to sheriff's deputies.

May 27, 2025 12:55pm EDT
DeLand bar shooting: Florida man who fired gun over $5 beer denied bond, officials say

DeLand bar shooting: Florida man who fired gun over $5 beer denied bond, officials say

A Florida man was denied bond Monday morning after allegedly shooting outside a DeLand bar over a $5 drink. Calvin Gilbert, 55, faces charges including attempted first-degree murder and using a firearm while under the influence.

May 26, 2025 10:14am EDT
Mayonnaise request may have led to Checkers employee shooting, killing customer: Investigators

Mayonnaise request may have led to Checkers employee shooting, killing customer: Investigators

A fast food worker accused of fatally shooting a customer who complained about his order appeared in court Friday as new and disturbing details emerged about the incident outside a Checkers restaurant in Kissimmee.

May 24, 2025 12:46pm EDT
Man arrested in Florida beach brawl as Volusia County deputies prepare for Memorial Day weekend

Man arrested in Florida beach brawl as Volusia County deputies prepare for Memorial Day weekend

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Volusia County Beach Patrol is bracing for a surge in visitors, calling the holiday an “all hands on deck” operation. In the lead-up to the weekend, a beach incident turned violent when a man allegedly drove recklessly on the sand and got into a fight with a bystander.

May 23, 2025 7:00pm EDT
Florida man with ‘sordid history’ accused of trying to set roommates on fire: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’

Florida man with ‘sordid history’ accused of trying to set roommates on fire: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’

A man, who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says has an extensive criminal history, has been charged with five counts of first-degree attempted murder and arson. 

May 23, 2025 5:19pm EDT
Clermont police officers arrest suspect in attempted bank robbery, bomb threat

Clermont police officers arrest suspect in attempted bank robbery, bomb threat

A suspect accused of attempting to rob a Clermont bank and threatening to detonate a bomb has been arrested, police announced Friday.

May 23, 2025 4:34pm EDT
4 Flagler County deputies help to save a man threatening to jump off of overpass

4 Flagler County deputies help to save a man threatening to jump off of overpass

The FOX35 Care Force is honoring several Flagler County deputies for their efforts to save a man who was threatening to jump off of a bridge and into oncoming traffic.

May 23, 2025 9:05am EDT
Florida teen arrested in Atlanta tied to shooting of baby in Brevard County, sheriff says

Florida teen arrested in Atlanta tied to shooting of baby in Brevard County, sheriff says

A 17-year-old suspect accused of shooting a 1-year-old girl in Brevard County last week has been arrested more than 500 miles away in Atlanta.

May 23, 2025 12:48am EDT
New video shows response to deadly ambush of deputies as suspect Julie Sulpizio ruled competent for trial

New video shows response to deadly ambush of deputies as suspect Julie Sulpizio ruled competent for trial

Newly released body camera footage reveals the chaotic and desperate efforts of SWAT officers as they attempted to rescue a wounded deputy during a deadly ambush in Lake County last August.

May 23, 2025 12:40am EDT
Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme

Haines City police captain among 10 indicted in Veterans Affairs fraud scheme

A captain with the Haines City Police Department was arrested on Thursday as part of a Veterans Affairs fraud scheme, according to officials. 

May 22, 2025 5:24pm EDT
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