New arrest in I-4 Volusia County deadly crash; 3 dead
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After a deadly crash in Interstate-4 in Volusia County on Oct. 4, prosecutors dropped charges against a woman arrested in connection to the crash in April and arrested a different woman, Alisa Lee Montalvo. Prosecutor's say the evidence focused on the color of the vehicle, described as the driver of a black vehicle that allegedly committed a hit-and-run. Now, they say Montalvo's maroon vehicle, may have appeared black in the dark.

New documents show DCF was warned about family that later ambushed deputies

Records obtained by FOX 35 News show a woman alerted the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office in 2019 about alleged abuse inside the home tied to the 2024 ambush that killed a Lake County deputy.

Man shot, killed in Sumter County SWAT standoff | FULL
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The Sumter County Sheriff's office gave details regarding a man armed with a knife, stemming from a domestic incident, that led to a suspect shot and killed on May 22. The shooting occurred after an hours-long negotiation, after which the man "charged" at SWAT with a knife, the sheriff said. (Source: Sumter County Sheriff's Office)

Sheriff: Armed man shot, killed at Sumter County home ending hours-long standoff

A man was shot and killed Friday morning following an hours-long standoff in Sumter County, Sheriff Pet Breeden said in a video statement posted to the sheriff's office's Facebook page.

Lake Brantley teen accused in school murder plot says online grooming influenced actions

A Lake Brantley High School student accused of plotting to kill a classmate wrote in a letter to a judge that online influences and years of bullying contributed to her actions.

Flagler deputies arrest Palm Coast woman after 51 dogs neglected
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The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 48-year-old Carolyn Loveman after a multi-agency investigation revealed "prolonged neglect" of 51 dogs at a Palm Coast residence. Authorities discovered a severe roach infestation and floors covered in feces and urine, leaving many of the animals suffering from missing fur, fleas, overgrown nails, and untreated medical conditions. Source: Flagler County Sheriff's Office 

2 women arrested after 24 dogs found, covered in poop, living in car
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The Kissimmee Police Department arrested Dawn Biggs, 42, and Dana Hutchinson, 42, after discovering 24 malnourished Chihuahua puppies trapped inside a vehicle. Officers responding to a local parking lot found the thin, hairless puppies crowded into crates inside a bug-infested car that was heavily covered in feces and urine. Both women now face felony animal cruelty charges.

Alan Chambers, accused of contacting teen for sex, released on bond
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Alan Chambers Manning, 54, was released on bond from jail on May 20, days after he was arrested in connection to a multi-month investigation into child solicitation. Chambers is accused of plotting to have sex with a teen boy through social media. 

Florida woman attacked, killed by 2 neighborhood dogs
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Jodi Cowan was walking home on Blue Bonnet Drive when she was attacked and killed by two aggressive dogs that had been pacing a fence line. Security footage shows the dogs becoming increasingly agitated before launching a coordinated attack; Cowan’s partner witnessed the tragedy while attempting to save her. While law enforcement responded quickly, Cowan succumbed to her injuries at the hospital; neighbors now report living in fear as the investigation into the owner continues.

Released on bond? Winter Park business man charged with plotting sex with teen
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Alan Chambers Manning, 54, could be released on bond from the Orange County Jail, days after he was arrested in connection to a multi-month investigation into child solicitation. On May 20, Chambers was charged with solicitation of a minor, transmission of harmful materials to minors and unlawful use of a two-way communication device after a judge found probable cause connecting Chambers to these crimes. 

Florida deputies seek 4 hit-and-run suspects in Orlando crash
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The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash early Wednesday morning, May 20, on John Young Parkway, near West Oak Ridge Road. FHP said a man was hit and killed around 4:30 a.m. by an unknown sedan, which drove away after the crash. FHP said in an update that it is now looking for potentially four vehicles that may have been involved in the crash.

$15K bond set for Winter Park leader accused of sex plot with teen boy
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Bond for a Winter Park man, who serves on the city's Chamber of Commerce, was set at $15,000 -- $5,000 per count -- after he was accused of plotting to have sex with a teen boy. Alan Chambers, the former president of the now disbanded Exodus International, is accused of contacting a planning to have sex with a teen boy he met on Snapchat.

Hitman sought for former singer of 'Why Don't We' amid custody battle, court reports show
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Singer Jack Avery said he was in fear for his life amid an ongoing custody battle with his ex-girlfriend, Gabriela Gonzalez, saying, "I stayed in my house for a month straight. I didn’t leave. I was so scared looking out my window every night." Gonzalez and her father were arrested for allegedly paying $10,000 for a hit man to kill Avery, court records show. 

Former Florida church leader accused plotting sex with teen boy
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A former president of an Orlando-based Christian church is accused of soliciting a teen boy for sex through social media.  After a four-month investigation – in which an Orange County detective was working undercover as a 14-year-old boy living in Orlando – Alan Chambers, 54, was arrested at a traffic stop.  Chambers is the former president of Exodus International, a ministry that took part in counseling gays to change their sexual orientation, FOX News reported. 

Volusia deputy saves elderly couple from burning home
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A Volusia County deputy, Royce James, rushed into a home engulfed in flames to save a woman inside. In a FOX 35 exclusive interview, James told Baileigh Bockover "I had a lot emotions running through me. It was fear of where he was. Was anybody else in the house? What's his condition?" Ultimately, both husband and wife were rescued and transported to the hospital in critical condition.

2 teens arrested after viral door kicking challenge
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Two 13-year-olds were arrested after taking place in a door kicking challenge in Deltona. Volusia County sheriff warns these "pranks" can have deadly dangers.