Ocala youth coach arrested on sexual charge involving teen boy, police say
An Ocala, Florida, youth coach was arrested Sunday in connection to an alleged sexual offense involving a teenage boy, according to police.
An Ocala, Florida, youth coach was arrested Sunday in connection to an alleged sexual offense involving a teenage boy, according to police.
NTSB investigating after seaplane crashes into Lake Dora; 2 survive with minor injuries
A seaplane crashed into Lake Dora near Tavares on Sunday afternoon, flipping upside down.
A seaplane crashed into Lake Dora near Tavares on Sunday afternoon, flipping upside down.
Florida child hit by 2 cars on Melbourne road survives, neighbors call for safety improvements
Melbourne Police are investigating after a child was hit twice by two different cars running across a street in Melbourne.
Melbourne Police are investigating after a child was hit twice by two different cars running across a street in Melbourne.
Florida sheriffs gear up to aid immigration enforcement under new state law
The Florida Sheriffs Association announced on Monday that agencies in all of Florida's counties will assist federal immigration authorities in detaining undocumented immigrant criminals in jails.
The Florida Sheriffs Association announced on Monday that agencies in all of Florida's counties will assist federal immigration authorities in detaining undocumented immigrant criminals in jails.
Tavares Police: Florida boy, 10, 'tortured,' 'fighting for his life'
A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.
A 10-year-old boy brought to a Florida hospital on Saturday night was covered head-to-toe in bruises and burn marks -- and is “fighting for his life," according to the Tavares Police Department.
Family seeks answers after ATV rider Ja’Keem Williams shot, killed in Winter Garden
Winter Garden Police said Ralph Hensel shot Ja’Keem Williams as Williams was driving by on his ATV. Loved ones of the slain father of five are speaking out.
Winter Garden Police said Ralph Hensel shot Ja’Keem Williams as Williams was driving by on his ATV. Loved ones of the slain father of five are speaking out.
Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio arrested for assault in DC
The former leader of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police for assault on Friday. Enrique Tarrio is accused of assaulting a woman who was protesting the release of him and other Jan. 6 rioters, thousands of whom were pardoned by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
The former leader of the far-right extremist group the Proud Boys was arrested by U.S. Capitol Police for assault on Friday. Enrique Tarrio is accused of assaulting a woman who was protesting the release of him and other Jan. 6 rioters, thousands of whom were pardoned by President Donald Trump on his first day in office.
Teen driver arrested in deadly 2023 Poinciana crash that killed grandmother, 3 children
A teenage driver has turned himself in after a 2023 crash that killed a grandmother and her three grandchildren, ages 1 to 11.
A teenage driver has turned himself in after a 2023 crash that killed a grandmother and her three grandchildren, ages 1 to 11.
Florida Congressman Cory Mills under investigation for alleged assault inside DC residence
A Republican congressional representative from Central Florida is under investigation for an alleged assault said to have occurred inside his Washington, D.C. residence. Rep. Cory Mills has denied any wrongdoing in connection with the case.
A Republican congressional representative from Central Florida is under investigation for an alleged assault said to have occurred inside his Washington, D.C. residence. Rep. Cory Mills has denied any wrongdoing in connection with the case.
Florida man arrested for allegedly sexually abusing multiple children, deputies search for additional victims
Deputies are searching for additional victims after they recently arrested a Florida man accused of sexually abusing children.
Deputies are searching for additional victims after they recently arrested a Florida man accused of sexually abusing children.
Woman grazed by bullet while driving on I-4 in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation after a woman was shot while driving westbound on Interstate 4 on Wednesday afternoon.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation after a woman was shot while driving westbound on Interstate 4 on Wednesday afternoon.
Florida dad charged after letting unlicensed son drive family car involved in deadly crash: Records
The father of a Florida teen accused of causing a deadly crash in 2023 has been charged with several counts of manslaughter related to that crash, according to court records.
The father of a Florida teen accused of causing a deadly crash in 2023 has been charged with several counts of manslaughter related to that crash, according to court records.
Madeline Soto case: Stephan Sterns asks judge to ban public, press from court hearing
Stephen Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Florida, is asking a judge to ban the public and members of the press from attending his pre-trial court hearings.
Stephen Sterns, the man accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto in Florida, is asking a judge to ban the public and members of the press from attending his pre-trial court hearings.
Ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty, accused of stealing COVID-19 funds, appears in federal court
Following a first appearance in court earlier today, ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty has been released on several conditions after being accused of stealing money through COVID-19 loans.
Following a first appearance in court earlier today, ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty has been released on several conditions after being accused of stealing money through COVID-19 loans.
Uthmeier sworn in as Florida Attorney General, strengthening DeSantis’ influence
James Uthmeier was officially sworn in as Florida attorney general on Monday, succeeding Ashley Moody after she was appointed to the U.S. Senate.
James Uthmeier was officially sworn in as Florida attorney general on Monday, succeeding Ashley Moody after she was appointed to the U.S. Senate.
Massive Florida human trafficking bust: 29 arrested for prostitution and drug charges, 4 victims rescued
A recent Florida undercover operation led to a massive human trafficking bust, where 29 people were arrested for prostitution and drug charges, and four victims were rescued.
A recent Florida undercover operation led to a massive human trafficking bust, where 29 people were arrested for prostitution and drug charges, and four victims were rescued.
Florida infant drowns in bathtub while dad was busy playing video games, officials say
A Florida infant drowned in a bathtub in Osceola County because the girl's father was distracted by a video game, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A Florida infant drowned in a bathtub in Osceola County because the girl's father was distracted by a video game, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Skeletal remains of 8 dogs found in Citrus County after owner abandoned them with no food or water: CCSO
A Citrus County woman is accused of leaving eight dogs to die after moving and leaving them at her old residence without food or water.
A Citrus County woman is accused of leaving eight dogs to die after moving and leaving them at her old residence without food or water.
Florida corrections deputy shot and killed in 'targeted attack' while off duty: officials
A Florida corrections deputy was shot and killed while off-duty in what officials are calling a "targeted attack."
A Florida corrections deputy was shot and killed while off-duty in what officials are calling a "targeted attack."
Brother of Florida mass school shooter arrested for allegedly trespassing at 3 schools
The brother of the gunman behind the Parkland mass school shooting in Florida was arrested earlier this month after allegedly trespassing at three schools.
The brother of the gunman behind the Parkland mass school shooting in Florida was arrested earlier this month after allegedly trespassing at three schools.