Marion County Fire Rescue terminates 6 more employees amid alleged hazing investigation
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Six more employees have been fired from Marion County Fire Rescue following an alleged violent hazing incident at a fire station, bringing the total number of terminations tied to the case to 10, county officials said.
Jamaria Sessions death: Jail letters draw new scrutiny in killing of 9-year-old Lake County girl
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
Prosecutors say handwritten jail letters include statements that appear to acknowledge responsibility in the child’s death.
2 arrested after Facebook Marketplace car sale turns into carjacking, deputies say
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Two men are accused of carjacking a seller at gunpoint during a test drive arranged through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
'You're a scumbag': Sheriff, Seabreeze students confront alleged travel scammer at airport
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Robert Goodwin is accused of scamming students and their families out of hundreds of thousands of dollars for a promised trip to Europe. Bond was set at $4 million.
Florida turtles stuffed in socks recovered in illegal animal trafficking case
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Federal authorities intercepted hundreds of box turtles smuggled out of the United States after discovering the animals hidden inside socks and falsely labeled as plastic toys in New York, officials said.
Florida mom Kimberley Mills sentenced to life in prison in killing of 10-year-old son
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
A Lake County mother accused of brutally beating and killing 10-year-old son has entered a plea of not guilty, according to court filings.
Brown University suspected gunman also linked to MIT professor fatal shooting, officials say
The suspected gunman was found dead inside a storage facility in New Hampshire.
The suspected gunman was found dead inside a storage facility in New Hampshire.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Citrus County woman accused of shooting and killing 2 ex-husbands: ‘This is bizarre’
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
A Citrus County woman has been arrested after men in Bradenton and Tampa were found shot to death on Wednesday.
ICE detainer issued for Cuba citizen suspected of stealing 4 Osteen horses; 2 horses recovered
Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week.
Florida authorities have arrested a man in connection to a report of four horses taken from a property in Osteen last week.
AI security company opens monitoring hub in downtown Orlando
An artificial intelligence–based security company has expanded its operations into Central Florida, opening a new monitoring hub in downtown Orlando.
An artificial intelligence–based security company has expanded its operations into Central Florida, opening a new monitoring hub in downtown Orlando.
Anna Kepner: Custody hearing sheds light on family tensions after teen’s cruise ship death
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
Family members of Anna Kepner, a teenager found dead aboard a cruise ship, returned to court Wednesday for a custody hearing that offered new insight into tensions within the blended family, as investigators continue to examine her death.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino to resign after turbulent tenure
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department.
FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announced he will resign next month, ending a brief and contentious tenure marked by clashes with the Justice Department.
Who is Debra Newton? Florida mom arrested for kidnapping daughter 40 years later
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
A 40-year missing child case came to an end after the mother of a missing girl was arrested in The Villages on Monday. The Marion County Sheriff's Office arrested the mom, who had been living in a new state, with a different husband and a new name.
Jury convicts Alex Lopez of murder in deadly 2024 shooting of Leesburg clerk, father of five
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
A man accused of shooting and killing a convenience store clerk and father of five in Leesburg was found guilty of murder by a jury on Wednesday.
Alex Lopez trial: Testimony underway in Leesburg store clerk's murder
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
New details emerged Tuesday in the trial of a man accused of killing a convenience store clerk in Leesburg, as the victim’s widow testified while facing the man prosecutors say shot her husband.
Brown University shooting latest: New video released as officials seek public’s help identifying suspect
Authorities released several new videos Monday of the man suspected in Saturday’s mass shooting inside of a Brown classroom, which killed two students and wounded nine others.
Authorities released several new videos Monday of the man suspected in Saturday’s mass shooting inside of a Brown classroom, which killed two students and wounded nine others.
Reiner killings: Nick Reiner formally charged with 2 counts of murder
Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.
Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.
Retired nurse, 67, stabbed, hit on head with wine bottle, killed by former roommate, deputies say
A retired nurse was stabbed and killed in his Davenport home by a young man he took in, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Tuesday.
A retired nurse was stabbed and killed in his Davenport home by a young man he took in, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a news conference Tuesday.
Florida veteran demands accountability after criminal charges dropped
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.
Prosecutors in Florida dropped charges against a disabled veteran after evidence showed he was in Hawaii at the time of the alleged crime.