Ex-Marion County Fire workers claim 'roughhousing' happened often at Fire Station 21
Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.
Leaders with Marion County Fire Rescue admit firing 10 people from one fire station – Fire Station 21 – is a tough loss for the department and the community – years and years of firefighting experience gone, but they are firm that violence and hazing have no place whatsoever within the department.
DNA leads to arrest 21 years after armed masked man sexually assaulted Florida woman in her home: CCSO
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Twenty-one years after a Florida woman was reportedly sexually assaulted inside her home by an armed, masked intruder, law enforcement officers have made an arrest.
Florida grandma, caregiver accused of drugging great-granddaughter in alleged murder-suicide plan: Deputies
A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida grandma has been arrested, accused of drugging her 13-year-old disabled great-granddaughter in an alleged murder-suicide plan, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Florida deputy shot at while serving search warrant
All Orange County deputies are OK after being shot at while attempting to serve a search warrant in a homicide case late Friday night. OCSO said deputies were attempting to serve a DNA search warrant near Buchanan Bay Circle when two men walked out of a residence -- the suspect in the homicide case and another man. That other man opened fire, OCSO said. No deputies were hurt, though one of their unmarked vehicles were. A deputy returned fire, hitting the 20-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The suspect in the homicide case attempted to run back into the home, but was apprehended and taken into custody, officials said.
All Orange County deputies are OK after being shot at while attempting to serve a search warrant in a homicide case late Friday night. OCSO said deputies were attempting to serve a DNA search warrant near Buchanan Bay Circle when two men walked out of a residence -- the suspect in the homicide case and another man. That other man opened fire, OCSO said. No deputies were hurt, though one of their unmarked vehicles were. A deputy returned fire, hitting the 20-year-old man, who was taken to the hospital for treatment. The suspect in the homicide case attempted to run back into the home, but was apprehended and taken into custody, officials said.
Marion County Fire Rescue terminates 6 more employees amid alleged hazing investigation
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
2 arrested after Facebook Marketplace car sale turns into carjacking, deputies say
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Florida mom Kimberley Mills sentenced to life in prison in killing of 10-year-old son
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
Brown University suspected gunman also linked to MIT professor fatal shooting, officials say
The suspected gunman was found dead inside a storage facility in New Hampshire.
The suspected gunman was found dead inside a storage facility in New Hampshire.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
ICE detainer issued for Cuba citizen suspected of stealing 4 Osteen horses; 2 horses recovered
Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week.
Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week.
AI security company opens monitoring hub in downtown Orlando
An artificial intelligence–based security company has expanded its operations into Central Florida, opening a new monitoring hub in downtown Orlando.
An artificial intelligence–based security company has expanded its operations into Central Florida, opening a new monitoring hub in downtown Orlando.
Anna Kepner: Custody hearing sheds light on family tensions after teen’s cruise ship death
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to resign after turbulent tenure
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department.
Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
Jury convicts Alex Lopez of murder in deadly 2024 shooting of Leesburg clerk, father of five
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.