Tavares child abuse case: Florida boy was tied with duct tape, had dumbbell on him, deputies say

The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy. The 10-year-old remains in the hospital in critical condition.

Jessie Kirk: Missing Florida woman's car found burned; what we know about the case

Titusville police in Florida are searching for Jessie Kirk, a missing 72-year-old woman, who was reported missing by a friend after missing her morning walk, authorities said.

Undocumented homeless immigrant arrested for sexual activity with 16-year-old girl, officials say

A 70-year-old Cuban national was arrested by the Flagler County Sheriff's Office after an investigation by the FCSO Major Case Unit determined the man had committed human trafficking and sexual activities with a minor. Detectives contacted Homeland Security to have the man deported.

Florida woman sentenced to 7 years for animal cruelty at fake pet rescue

A woman convicted of hoarding and neglecting rescue animals, leading to their starvation and death, has been sentenced to seven years in prison, officials said.

Tavares Police: Kimberley Mills, Andre Walker 'methodical' in abuse of 2 boys

A Florida mother and her boyfriend now face additional charges in an alleged child abuse case. Police say a second child, 9, was also "tortured" and "abused" by them. Police discovered the case last week after Mills brought the boy's 10-year-old brother to the hospital with alleged bruises and burn marks all over his body.

Florida mom, man at center of child abuse, torture case plead not guilty to charges

Update (2/28): On Friday, the Tavares Police Department revealed that Kimberley Mills, the mother of the two boys, and her boyfriend, Andre Walker, would face additional charges related to the alleged abuse of both boys – not just the 10-year-old boy found with bruises and burn marks all over his body.

84th annual Bike Week kicks-off Friday, safety advisory issued by Volusia County officials

With thousands of motorcyclists set to arrive for the 84th annual Bike Week, one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country, from Feb. 28 through March 9, Volusia County officials are urging residents and visitors to prioritize road safety amid the increased traffic.

Florida man with autism, schizophrenia reported missing in Ocala

The Marion County Sheriff's Office is searching for 22-year-old Christopher Williams who allegedly walked away from his home in Ocala.

Deputies respond to Marion Oaks residence in response to possible link to shooting in Palatka

Authorities responded to a residence in Marion Oaks on Wednesday in response to reports that vehicle may have been located which was believed to be tied to a shooting in Palatka on Tuesday night.

Woman indicted on second-degree murder charge in alleged road rage shooting in Orlando

A Florida woman who allegedly shot and killed a man in a road rage incident has been indicted by an Orange County grand jury for second-degree murder and aggravated battery in connection with the December 2024 incident.

Madeline Soto case: Remembering the 13-year-old one year later; accused killer preps for trial

Today marks one year since 13-year-old Maddie Soto first went missing. The teen's body was found only days later. Tributes from across the community are continuing to pour in for the young girl.

Gabby Petito case: Brian Laundrie's sister estranged from family amid explosive new docuseries

Brian Laundrie's sister says she hasn't spoken to her parents in two years amid fallout from a new docuseries that reveals text messages between her and her mom that shows them joking about how police let Gabby Petito's killer slip out under their nose before ultimately killing himself in a park nearby.