Missing Palm Coast woman, Mary Lou Combs' body found 22 years later
The believed remains of a missing Palm Coast woman, Mary Lou Combs, were found in a body of water on Feb. 3. Combs was last seen on Aug. 19, 2003, leaving her home and was never found. Divers with the FBI helped locate her body less than a mile from her home.
The believed remains of a missing Palm Coast woman, Mary Lou Combs, were found in a body of water on Feb. 3. Combs was last seen on Aug. 19, 2003, leaving her home and was never found. Divers with the FBI helped locate her body less than a mile from her home.
Florida man accused of killing his wife after argument.
William Elwood Simmons, 80, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, 83 – who was found unresponsive in the kitchen. When investigators asked Simmons if he knew what had happened, he responded saying, "I do know what happened, I did it," the affidavit said.
William Elwood Simmons, 80, was arrested on a first-degree murder charge after his wife, Nancy Lee Simmons, 83 – who was found unresponsive in the kitchen. When investigators asked Simmons if he knew what had happened, he responded saying, "I do know what happened, I did it," the affidavit said.
Live | Orange County Sheriff John Mina: Suspect shot after not following deputy orders
The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. When deputies arrived, the man – later identified as Jason Anthony Beal, 48 – was walking out of the store wearing a ski mask and pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise, Sheriff John Mina said. "The deputy gave the man numerous commands to stop. The man did not comply with those commands," the sheriff said. The deputy fired his taser, which didn't have any effect and, "shortly after that, the deputy could be heard saying, ‘Don’t reach, don't reach,' three times and then our deputy fires his service weapons at the suspect, striking him several times."
The Orange County Sheriff's office responded to a Walmart on East Colonial Drive regarding reports of a man attempting to steal from the store. When deputies arrived, the man – later identified as Jason Anthony Beal, 48 – was walking out of the store wearing a ski mask and pushing a shopping cart full of merchandise, Sheriff John Mina said. "The deputy gave the man numerous commands to stop. The man did not comply with those commands," the sheriff said. The deputy fired his taser, which didn't have any effect and, "shortly after that, the deputy could be heard saying, ‘Don’t reach, don't reach,' three times and then our deputy fires his service weapons at the suspect, striking him several times."
Boy, 5, hit in e-bike hit-and-run crash in Volusia County
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is looking to talk with two people who were on an e-bike over the weekend in Daytona Beach and crashed into a 5-year-old boy. VSO said the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach. The 5-year-old boy was headed toward the water to fill up his beach bucket, but the e-bike riders crashed into him, VSO said. The boy was taken to the hospital and determined to have minor injuries. Witnesses told deputies that the two riders – described as teenagers, a male and female – stopped briefly, apologized, and then pedaled away.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is looking to talk with two people who were on an e-bike over the weekend in Daytona Beach and crashed into a 5-year-old boy. VSO said the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Sun Splash Park in Daytona Beach. The 5-year-old boy was headed toward the water to fill up his beach bucket, but the e-bike riders crashed into him, VSO said. The boy was taken to the hospital and determined to have minor injuries. Witnesses told deputies that the two riders – described as teenagers, a male and female – stopped briefly, apologized, and then pedaled away.
12-year-old Volusia County student arrested in school shooting plot
12-year-old Josephine Simmons-Peters was arrested after detectives received a tip about a plan to shoot students and a teacher at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County. Josephine is facing multiple charges, including written threats to kill and misuse of a two-way communication device.
12-year-old Josephine Simmons-Peters was arrested after detectives received a tip about a plan to shoot students and a teacher at Southwestern Middle School in Volusia County. Josephine is facing multiple charges, including written threats to kill and misuse of a two-way communication device.
11 indicted in gang accused of orchestrating several murders within Florida prisons
Eleven people associated with a major gang known to engage in extreme violence and drug trafficking into prisons were indicted.
Eleven people associated with a major gang known to engage in extreme violence and drug trafficking into prisons were indicted.
11 Florida gang members, associates indicted
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | U.S. attorneys announced the indictment of eleven individuals associated with the Sex, Money, Murder 24K gang in Florida. Their counts were unsealed on Feb. 20, 2026.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | U.S. attorneys announced the indictment of eleven individuals associated with the Sex, Money, Murder 24K gang in Florida. Their counts were unsealed on Feb. 20, 2026.
Clermont cracks down on e-bike 'street takeovers' by planning to arrest, cite 'dangerous' behavior
Clermont is experiencing planned takeover-style gatherings of electric bicycles. The city said that anyone who participates in an e-bike street takeover may be arrested, cited or have their bike impounded.
Clermont is experiencing planned takeover-style gatherings of electric bicycles. The city said that anyone who participates in an e-bike street takeover may be arrested, cited or have their bike impounded.
Former Central Florida football coach accused of sending nude photos to a minor: Affidavit
A Florida man who was arrested shortly after being hired as a head football coach at a Central Florida high school, is accused of sending inappropriate messages and nude photos to a minor.
A Florida man who was arrested shortly after being hired as a head football coach at a Central Florida high school, is accused of sending inappropriate messages and nude photos to a minor.
Florida man arrested in Marion County girl's death; girl was bound, taped, dropped, officials say
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
Florida woman, neighbor mauled while saving dog from Pitbull attack
A woman and her neighbor were injured after she said a loose dog attacked them during an afternoon walk in a Seminole County neighborhood.
A woman and her neighbor were injured after she said a loose dog attacked them during an afternoon walk in a Seminole County neighborhood.
Chlorine leak at The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning for over 3 hours
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
Girl's death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
Former Prince Andrew arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office
Former Prince Andrew, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, was released after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Former Prince Andrew, the brother of the UK's King Charles III, was released after being arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
Man accused of killing 3 tourists refuses court-ordered evaluations, authorities say
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Man accused of pulling gun, attempting to fire at victim inside Florida gym
A 35-year-old man is accused of pulling a gun and attempting to shoot another person during an argument inside a Crunch Fitness gym, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man is accused of pulling a gun and attempting to shoot another person during an argument inside a Crunch Fitness gym, authorities said.
Victims in alleged Merritt Island ax attack pushing for justice, charges not to be dropped
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
Nancy Guthrie: 'Biological evidence' found at her Catalina Foothills home
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 18 days after she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home, and in the meantime, the sheriff's department released information Wednesday about "biological evidence" being found at the scene of the crime.
Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for 18 days after she was taken from her Catalina Foothills home, and in the meantime, the sheriff's department released information Wednesday about "biological evidence" being found at the scene of the crime.
Woman's body found alongside highway in Lake County: FHP
A woman's body was discovered early Wednesday in a grassy area alongside a highway in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A woman's body was discovered early Wednesday in a grassy area alongside a highway in Lake County, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Daytona Beach man accused of sledgehammer attack and teen’s throat slashing, police say
A man accused of slashing a teen's throat on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk is also suspected of hitting a man with a sledgehammer earlier the same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's throat on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk is also suspected of hitting a man with a sledgehammer earlier the same day.