Police stop driver in Altamonte Springs for using remote-controlled license plate cover

Police in Altamonte Springs stopped a driver after discovering a remote-controlled device designed to obscure the vehicle’s license plate, a violation of a Florida law that took effect late last year.

Anonymous threat prompts hours-long lockdown at Lake Minneola High School

An anonymous caller made a bomb threat against Lake Minneola High School on Monday morning, prompting the high school and nearby schools to be placed on lockdown, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office and Lake County Schools.

'Leader' of Florida 'Sex Money Murder' gang arrested after multi-year investigation

In a wiretap operation – a joint effort by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, state attorney’s office and the Polk County Sheriff’s office – authorities aimed to take down the Sex Money Murder hierarchy in Florida. 

Over 200 machines seized in Lake County suspected illegal gambling raid: What we know

Authorities raided three alleged illegal gambling halls in Lake County, seizing hundreds of slot machines and large amounts of cash in a coordinated crackdown, officials said.

Florida man accused of pawning elders' stolen jewelry
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FOX 35's Chris Lindsay joins Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the case of Shaun Burstein, the Executive Director of a DeBary assisted living facility accused of stealing and pawning his residents' jewelry, including an engagement ring of one of his guests, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.

Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis: What we know about Renee Nicole Good

A female was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed Wednesday. Here's what we know.

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%.