9-year-old arrested after bringing gun on Ocala school bus, police say

A 9-year-old was taken into custody on Monday morning after the Ocala Police Department says he brought a gun on a school bus that was on the way to College Park Elementary School.

2025 9/11 remembrance events happening around Central Florida: How to attend

Thursday marks 24 years since nearly 3,000 people were killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Several events will be held throughout the day across Central Florida in remembrance of the lives lost.

VIDEO: 4 Florida gunmen open fire on home in broad daylight shooting

A Florida home’s doorbell camera recently caught a brazen daytime attack when four suspects pulled up to a house in Plantation and opened fire.

Man accused of shooting coworker in Volusia County arrested after turning himself in: Deputies

The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say.

Marion County man detained after shooting involving deputy in Reddick

Deputies in Marion County detained a suspect early Friday after a chaotic series of events that began with a 911 call to a home in Reddick, authorities said.

10 Florida residents accused of operating ‘sham' immigration business to smuggle migrants into the U.S.

Twelve people, including 10 Florida residents, have been charged for their roles in an international operation that involved operating a "sham" immigration business to smuggle migrants into the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).

Florida woman wanted by FBI in $34M COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is searching for a Florida woman who is wanted for her alleged role in a $34 million COVID-19 relief funds fraud scheme.

Man shot by Marion County deputies after chase, attempt to run over deputy

A man was taken to the hospital after a deputy-involved shooting early Friday morning in Marion County, deputies say. Officials say traffic will be affected on northwest Gainesville Road, Highway 441 and Highway 329 as they continue to investigate.

Marion County teen accused of causing $10K in damage to church

A 13-year-old boy is accused of breaking into a Marion County church and leaving behind thousands of dollars in damage, according to deputies.

'Super Speeder' drove 103 mph with 3 kids in car, including unrestrained infant: Report

An Orlando woman has been arrested under Florida's new "Super Speeder" law after she was caught allegedly driving over 100 mph with three children in the car, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Federal judges anonymously criticize Supreme Court for overturning decisions with emergency rulings

A group of anonymous federal judges is criticizing the Supreme Court for overturning lower court rulings and siding with President Donald Trump's administration with little to no explanation, NBC News reported Thursday.

Florida Sheriff Grady Judd: 'Operation Bad Odds' leads to 28 arrests, 48 illegal gambling machines recovered

Through a recent undercover investigation called “Operation Bad Odds,” undercover deputies with the Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) said they made 28 arrests and confiscated 48 illegal gambling machines.

‘Operation Van Diesel’ targets Florida fuel theft ring, nets nearly a dozen arrests

Law enforcement officials say 10 people, including seven who are in the U.S. illegally, have been arrested, and an 11th suspect is wanted in a statewide diesel fuel theft ring totaling roughly $650,000.

Trump's Florida assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh challenges president to round of golf

Ryan Routh, the accused would-be assassin of President Donald Trump, challenged the president to a round of golf with deadly consequences in a bizarre court filing on Tuesday.

Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested

A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.