2 Lake Brantley students arrested for student threat; knife found in backpack, police say
Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.
Two students were arrested Friday at Lake Brantley High School for allegedly threatening another student – and could face charges of premeditated attempted murder, police said.
Man who intervened in alleged knife attack on child: 'Fight or flight kicked in ... my body chose fight'
A man who intervened in an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy at a school bus stop said he would do it again, despite being injured in the struggle.
A man who intervened in an alleged attack on a 13-year-old boy at a school bus stop said he would do it again, despite being injured in the struggle.
Orange, Osceola County conviction rate increased from 2024
PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney Monique Worrell of Osceola and Orange counties discussed conviction rates have gone up since 2024, needing funding for her office and the prosecutor's role in competency/insanity cases.
PRESS CONFERENCE | State Attorney Monique Worrell of Osceola and Orange counties discussed conviction rates have gone up since 2024, needing funding for her office and the prosecutor's role in competency/insanity cases.
State Attorney Monique Worrell: Kissimmee triple homicide suspect, insanity defense
State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the release of a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee after he was released based on an insanity plea from a previous attempted murder charge.
State Attorney Monique Worrell discussed the release of a man accused of killing three men in Kissimmee after he was released based on an insanity plea from a previous attempted murder charge.
Mother of man stabbed while protecting therapist says her son put himself in harm’s way—on purpose
A man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times while trying to protect his therapist from an attacker, his mother said.
A man is recovering after being stabbed multiple times while trying to protect his therapist from an attacker, his mother said.
Universal Orlando brawl: Parking attendant attacked over dispute, deputies say
Four people were arrested after authorities say they attacked a parking attendant at Universal Studios following a dispute over parking validation.
Four people were arrested after authorities say they attacked a parking attendant at Universal Studios following a dispute over parking validation.
Victim in Kissimmee triple-murder was supposed to go on snowmobiling trip this weekend
Robert "Krafty" Kraft won't join his friends for their annual snowmobiling trip. He died in a triple homicide in Kissimmee on Jan. 17. Now, Kraft's friend said it all feels surreal.
Robert "Krafty" Kraft won't join his friends for their annual snowmobiling trip. He died in a triple homicide in Kissimmee on Jan. 17. Now, Kraft's friend said it all feels surreal.
Therapists consider risks of job after clinician’s stabbing death allegedly committed by former patient
Clinicians discuss dangers to their work after an Orlando-based therapist was allegedly killed by her former patient.
Clinicians discuss dangers to their work after an Orlando-based therapist was allegedly killed by her former patient.
Former principal accused of hosting underage party may avoid jail time
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
A former Cocoa Beach elementary school principal accused of hosting a large underage drinking party at her home may avoid jail time as her criminal case nears a resolution, prosecutors said.
Florida triple-murder suspect avoided trial in prior case, received outpatient mental health treatment instead
Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.
Authorities on Monday identified three men who were fatally shot in what police described as a random attack in Kissimmee, as questions grow about why the suspect was free despite a prior attempted murder case.
'A random, tragic act': 3 tourists dead in 'senseless' Kissimmee shooting
Three men visiting from the mid-west were killed in what the sheriff called "horrific and senseless murders."
Three men visiting from the mid-west were killed in what the sheriff called "horrific and senseless murders."
Man released from jail days earlier accused of choking, attacking child with knife at DeLand bus stop
A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.
A man who had been released from jail just days earlier is back in custody after police say he attacked a child with a knife at a DeLand bus stop. Witnesses intervened, restraining the suspect until officers arrived, authorities said.
Florida horse trainer accused of animal abuse after alleged Facebook confession, deputies say
A horse trainer is accused of abusing an animal he was hired to train. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the horse's owner gave them video evidence of the alleged incident.
A horse trainer is accused of abusing an animal he was hired to train. The Marion County Sheriff's office said the horse's owner gave them video evidence of the alleged incident.
AG Uthmeier blames 2022 release of current triple-murder suspect on 'lack of fight' by prosecutors
The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense.
The Florida Attorney General claims the 2022 release of a man currently accused of premeditated murder for a triple homicide was the result of a state attorney not putting up a fight regarding an insanity defense.
Florida leaders speak against ICE detention center coming to Orlando
Florida Representatives Maxwell Frost and Anna Eskamani spoke against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando. While Eskamani accused ICE of "operating in the shadows," Frost said it'll only “create more harm, more trauma and more suffering.”
Florida Representatives Maxwell Frost and Anna Eskamani spoke against the possibility of an ICE detention center being built in Orlando. While Eskamani accused ICE of "operating in the shadows," Frost said it'll only “create more harm, more trauma and more suffering.”
Kissimmee triple murder suspect had previous run in with law enforcement, documents show
A man accused of a triple murder in Kissimmee previously went to jail for attempted murder in 2021.
A man accused of a triple murder in Kissimmee previously went to jail for attempted murder in 2021.
Friend of man shot, killed at Gainesville lumberyard says victim was 'best person in the world'
Gainesville police say Eduardo Rodriguez was shot and killed in the Imeca Lumber and Hardware building by Justin Long.
Gainesville police say Eduardo Rodriguez was shot and killed in the Imeca Lumber and Hardware building by Justin Long.
Who is Isaac Toye? Ocala Police say murder suspect bought a gun 2 days before killing man gardening
Ocala Police said Isaac Toye bought a gun two days before the homicide occurred, but due to a three-day holding period he couldn’t get the gun. The department is investigating how Toye got a gun used in Harold Whitt Harper's death.
Ocala Police said Isaac Toye bought a gun two days before the homicide occurred, but due to a three-day holding period he couldn’t get the gun. The department is investigating how Toye got a gun used in Harold Whitt Harper's death.
Charlie Kirk murder: Defense attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson seeking to disqualify prosecutors
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday where his attorneys are asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old Utah man charged with shooting and killing Charlie Kirk was back in court Friday where his attorneys are asked the judge to disqualify prosecutors in the case over an alleged conflict of interest.
Friend of man accused of murdering stranger then shooting 2 Gainesville officers speaks out
A friend of a man accused of murdering a stranger in a Gainesville lumberyard, then shooting at two officers, said she doesn't want him to be remembered as a bad person. She described him as being a good father and a hard worker.
A friend of a man accused of murdering a stranger in a Gainesville lumberyard, then shooting at two officers, said she doesn't want him to be remembered as a bad person. She described him as being a good father and a hard worker.