Ocala man found shot in his front yard; suspect held without bond for murder charge

Described as an apparent "random act of violence," the Ocala Police Department arrested a suspect in connection to the shooting death of a 64-year-old man in a Marion County neighborhood. 

US border agents involved in Portland shooting, 2 people injured, officials say

The assistant secretary of the department of homeland security shared on X that the passengers of the vehicle were believed to be part of the Tren de Aragua, also known as a "megabanda," a category the local press in Venezuela use to refer to large organized criminal groups.

Firefighter describes alleged hazing attack at Marion County station

A 19-year-old firefighter says he was assaulted and waterboarded by coworkers during an alleged hazing incident while on duty at a Marion County fire station.

Blind Florida woman says longtime acquaintance stole thousands from her

A legally blind woman is speaking out after a longtime acquaintance and convicted sex offender was arrested for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from her bank account, authorities said.

ICE shooting in Minneapolis leaves woman dead

An ICE agent fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. Federal officials are claiming the agent acted in self-defense, but Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey is calling "bullshit" on that claim.

Sheriff Rick Staly: Update on kidnapped 11-year-old boy
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Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly provides an update on the investigation into an 11-year-old boy who was reported missing and then possibly kidnapped by a 15-year-old boy and a 60-year-old registered sex offender, Darnell Hairston. The 11-year-old told deputies that he was lured to a campsite, had duct tape placed over his mouth, and was tied with shoelaces and an extension cord for days. When deputies separated the boys from Hairston, the 15-year-old jumped in the truck and drove off, leading deputies on a short pursuit. The 15-year-old ultimately drove off the road and crashed, flipping the truck. He was not seriously hurt and is facing charges.

Orange County Sheriff: Violent crime, overall crime is down. Here are the numbers
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Orange County Sheriff John Mina talks with Amy Kaufeldt about the latest crime states in Orange County, Florida. According to the agency, homicides are down 36%, violent crime is down 23%, and overall crime is down 19%.

Flagler Sheriff: Missing 11-year-old boy was kidnapped, tied up by suspect

Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly has released additional details after a 60-year-old registered sex offender was recently found with an 11-year-old boy, who was reported missing in St. Johns County, and a 15-year-old boy. 

Florida man attacked with axe in targeted robbery: ‘Absolutely terrifying’

Police say an Orlando couple used Instagram and lingerie to lure a man into a violent ambush involving an axe and a firearm. Nicholas Lavallee and Anne Aksell now face multiple felony charges.

New Year’s Eve shooting: Florida family sleeping in bed when bullet ripped through home

A DeLand family of four narrowly escaped injury on New Year’s Eve after a stray bullet shot through their bedroom wall and landed—still hot to the touch—directly under a woman’s pillow.

Missing child found with registered sex offender during traffic stop, deputies say

Two people were arrested, and a missing child was located following a traffic stop that escalated into a vehicle pursuit and crash across western Flagler County, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said.