Former Flagler paramedic James Melady receives 10-year prison sentence for ambulance sexual assault

A former Flagler County paramedic has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after he was accused of sexually battering an unconscious woman in the back of an ambulance and filming the incident. 

Judge rejects plea deal for former Florida deputy in deadly shooting of his friend

Former Brevard County sheriff's deputy Andrew Lawson left court Monday without a sentence after a judge rejected a plea deal in the fatal shooting of his best friend.

Marion County deputy plans lawsuit after arrest by fellow deputies, charges dropped

A Marion County sheriff’s deputy plans to file a civil lawsuit after he was arrested by fellow deputies, an incident his attorney says violated his constitutional rights.

Pooch rescued from dogfighting operation as 'bait dog' ready for new home on the Space Coast

When rescuers first found Teddy, his injuries told a story before anyone said a word. Large patches of fur were missing, replaced by wounds, bites and cuts covering much of his body.

Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson arrested in Orange County for excessive speeding

Update (July 31): Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson pleaded no contest on Thursday to dangerous and excessive speeding, also known as Florida's "super speeder" law, part of a plea agreement. Richardson was not in court, but she delivered a written plea. She was adjudicated guilty and ordered to pay fines, court fees, and to attend an aggressive driving course, according to online court records.

Florida teen held without charges highlights ICE detention concerns in Orange County

Javier Gimenez Rivero is a high school student from Venezuela, living in Orange County with a pending asylum claim and a valid U.S. Employment Authorization.

Emaciated dog finally gaining weight after months of malnutrition

A dog found severely malnourished after being adopted from a shelter is showing signs of recovery, as the people accused of abusing her face criminal charges, authorities said.

Palm Bay man charged after child reports days of alleged confinement and abuse, police say

A Palm Bay man has been charged with aggravated child abuse after police say a child was beaten, locked in a room for days and forced to use a bucket as a bathroom, allegations that came to light after the child attempted suicide at school.

State attorney says triple-murder suspect’s conditional release violation went unreported: Who’s responsible?

State Attorney Monique Worrell is raising questions about whether failures in mental health supervision allowed a man accused of killing three people last weekend to remain free despite a violent history.

Search underway for dog that fled after owner struck by car in Daytona Beach Shores

A search is underway for a missing dog that ran away after he and his owner were struck by a car earlier this week in Daytona Beach Shores, family members said.

Florida man accused of throwing ketchup packet at man at St. Pete bus station: Police

A Florida man was arrested Monday after police say he threw an opened ketchup packet at a man while at a bus station, according to a St. Petersburg Police Department arrest affidavit.

Woman arrested in Orlando ICE protest after 'striking' agent's car, deputies say
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The Orange County Sheriff's office arrested a woman during an ICE protest in Orlando. About 50 protesters were present around 2 p.m. on Jan. 23.  In a statement to FOX 35, OCSO said the protest was almost exclusively peaceful when a woman – described to be in her 20s or 30s – approached a federal agent, who was in their car, and hit the law enforcement vehicle.