Bondi faces questions from lawmakers amid fallout over Epstein files

Attorney General Pam Bondi was questioned Wednesday in a hearing over the Justice Department’s management of files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case.

Convicted murderer may get chance to walk free, thanks to error by judge, court rules

A Florida appeals court has overturned the murder conviction of a Daytona Beach man, giving him a chance to walk free or face a new trial and forcing the victim’s family to relive a killing they believed was finally resolved.

Florida AG announces arrest in alleged online child sexual exploitation case

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced the arrest of a Rhode Island man on charges related to sexual exploitation of a minor and coercing the production of child sexual abuse material.

3 former Marion County firefighters charged in battery 'hazing' of teen co-worker, charges dropped for 1

One of four Marion County former firefighters allegedly involved in the ‘hazing’ of a co-worker, which resulted in battery and kidnapping, the sheriff's office said, will not face charges.

2 Central Florida school workers arrested
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A Seabreeze High School employee is facing child abuse charges after deputies say he intentionally kicked a 17-year-old student during a behavioral incident. Additionally, a Mount Dora football coach was arrested on an active warrant in Broward County for child solicitation. 

Woman caught in crossfire in Orange County Jail shooting
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A Florida woman shared her experience of her car shot while she was driving by the Orange County Jail on Feb. 4 where a shooting took place. The woman said she's thankful her mom is alive. 

2 Lake Brantley High students plot attack for 'blood bond'
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Two Lake Brantley High School students, 14 and 15, are facing charges as adults after police say they plotted to hurt another student. A report said the 15-year-old – identified as Isabelle Valdez – was fascinated with school shootings and wanted a connection with Adam Lanza – a now deceased school shooter.

Teen accused of setting his friend on fire
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A Florida teen was arrested after the Marion County Sheriff's office said video evidence shows the teen intentionally set his friend on fire. Bradey Ming, 17, is facing a felony aggravated battery charge after a teen boy was lit on fire, deputies say. The boy was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his right hand, bottom and right leg. Deputies also reported a "deep full thickness burn" to his lower right leg, lower left leg and left thigh. 

Flagler County brush fire grows to over 100 acres
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Residents are evacuating parts of southern Flagler County due to an active brush fire near Old Dixie Highway. At around 3 p.m., Feb. 4, Flagler County emergency crews responded to an active wildfire in the southern part of Flagler County – just east of U.S. 1 between U.S. 1 and Plantation Bay. As of 11 p.m., the fire had spread to 170 acres. It was 50% contained. 

Man accused of shooting, killing his father-in-law in Sanford home
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Shaun Simon is accused of shooting and killing his father-in-law stemming from a reported domestic dispute. Simon is being held without bond after a judge found probable cause for premediated murder.

Nancy Guthrie was 'taken from her home, against her will'
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In a Feb. 3 update, Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos gave an update in his office's investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host, Savannah Guthrie. Nancy was taken from a home on Sunday, Feb. 1 and no suspects have been identified at this time, Nanos said. 

DeLand man honored for stopping alleged attack on teen at bus stop

A DeLand man who intervened to stop an attack on a middle school student at a bus stop was honored this week for what city officials described as extraordinary bravery.