State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?
State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.
State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.
Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores
A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.
A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.
Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police
A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.
A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.
Woman arrested in Orlando ICE protest after 'striking' agent's car, deputies say
The Orange County Sheriff's office arrested a woman during an ICE protest in Orlando. About 50 protesters were present around 2 p.m. on Jan. 23. In a statement to FOX 35, OCSO said the protest was almost exclusively peaceful when a woman – described to be in her 20s or 30s – approached a federal agent, who was in their car, and hit the law enforcement vehicle.
The Orange County Sheriff's office arrested a woman during an ICE protest in Orlando. About 50 protesters were present around 2 p.m. on Jan. 23. In a statement to FOX 35, OCSO said the protest was almost exclusively peaceful when a woman – described to be in her 20s or 30s – approached a federal agent, who was in their car, and hit the law enforcement vehicle.
2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say
Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.
Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.
Man who intervened in alleged knife attack on child: 'Fight or flight kicked in ... my body chose fight'
A man who intervened in an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy at a school bus stop said he would do it again, despite being injured in the struggle.
A man who intervened in an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy at a school bus stop said he would do it again, despite being injured in the struggle.
Orange, Osceola County conviction rate increased from 2024
PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney Monique Worrell of Osceola and Orange counties discussed conviction rates have gone up since 2024, needing funding for her office and the prosecutor's role in competency/insanity cases.
PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney Monique Worrell of Osceola and Orange counties discussed conviction rates have gone up since 2024, needing funding for her office and the prosecutor's role in competency/insanity cases.
State Attorney Monique Worrell: Kissimmee triple homicide suspect, insanity defense
State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the release of a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee after he was released based on an insanity plea from a previous attempted murder charge.
State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the release of a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee after he was released based on an insanity plea from a previous attempted murder charge.
Mother of man stabbed while protecting therapist says her son put himself in harm’s way—on purpose
A man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times while trying to protect his therapist from an attacker, his mother said.
A man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times while trying to protect his therapist from an attacker, his mother said.
Universal Orlando brawl: Parking attendant attacked over dispute, deputies say
Four people were arrested after authorities say they attacked a parking attendant at Universal Studios following a dispute over parking validation.
Four people were arrested after authorities say they attacked a parking attendant at Universal Studios following a dispute over parking validation.
Victim in Kissimmee triple-murder was supposed to go on snowmobiling trip this weekend
Robert "Krafty" Kraft won't join his friends for their annual snowmobiling trip. He died in a triple homicide in Kissimmee on Jan. 17. Now, Kraft's friend said it all feels surreal.
Robert "Krafty" Kraft won't join his friends for their annual snowmobiling trip. He died in a triple homicide in Kissimmee on Jan. 17. Now, Kraft's friend said it all feels surreal.
Therapists consider risks of job after clinician’s stabbing death allegedly committed by former patient
Clinicians discuss dangers to their work after an Orlando-based therapist was allegedly killed by her former patient.
Clinicians discuss dangers to their work after an Orlando-based therapist was allegedly killed by her former patient.
Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
Florida triple-murder suspect avoided trial in prior case, received outpatient mental health treatment instead
Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.
Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.
'A random, tragic act': 3 tourists dead in 'senseless' Kissimmee shooting
Three men visiting from the mid-west were killed in what the sheriff called "horrific and senseless murders."
Three men visiting from the mid-west were killed in what the sheriff called "horrific and senseless murders."
Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop
A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.
A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.
Florida horse trainer accused of animal abuse after alleged Facebook confession, deputies say
A horse trainer is accused of abusing an animal he was hired to train. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the horse's owner gave them video evidence of the alleged incident.
A horse trainer is accused of abusing an animal he was hired to train. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the horse's owner gave them video evidence of the alleged incident.
AG Uthmeier blames 2022 release of current triple-murder suspect on 'lack of fight' by prosecutors
The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense.
The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense.
Florida leaders speak against ICE detention center coming to Orlando
Florida Representatives Maxwell Frost and Anna Eskamani spoke against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando. While Eskamani accused ICE of "operating in the shadows," Frost said it'll only “create more harm, more trauma and more suffering.”
Florida Representatives Maxwell Frost and Anna Eskamani spoke against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando. While Eskamani accused ICE of "operating in the shadows," Frost said it'll only “create more harm, more trauma and more suffering.”
Kissimmee triple murder suspect had previous run in with law enforcement, documents show
A man accused of a triple murder in Kissimmee previously went to jail for attempted murder in 2021.
A man accused of a triple murder in Kissimmee previously went to jail for attempted murder in 2021.