Man accused of inappropriately touching young girl in lazy river at Orlando resort
William Chatel is facing a felony molestation charge after he inappropriately touched a young girl while in the lazy river pool at an Orlando resort, authorities said.
William Chatel is facing a felony molestation charge after he inappropriately touched a young girl while in the lazy river pool at an Orlando resort, authorities said.
Body in decades-old Florida cold case ID'd as transgender woman
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said its detectives have made a breakthrough in a cold case dating back nearly four decades. A body found in a wooded area near Clermont in 1988, referred to as “Julie Doe," has been identified as a transgender woman.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office said its detectives have made a breakthrough in a cold case dating back nearly four decades. A body found in a wooded area near Clermont in 1988, referred to as “Julie Doe," has been identified as a transgender woman.
Jessie Kirk murder: Florida man charged in Titusville woman's death
Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.
Police have charged a man in the murder of a 72-year-old Titusville woman who was reported missing last week. Jessie Kirk's body and burned SUV were discovered hours after her disappearance. David Barber, 35, now faces multiple charges related to her death.
WATCH: Florida high-speed chase leads to felon arrest, deputies say
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
New body camera footage shows a high-speed Florida chase which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.
Bond of $100K granted for woman accused of deadly road rage shooting in Orlando
A judge granted bond for an Orlando woman charged with second-degree murder in a December road rage shooting.
A judge granted bond for an Orlando woman charged with second-degree murder in a December road rage shooting.
Florida teen involved in Orange County 'mob' street takeover arrested, troopers say
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a teenager on Thursday for his alleged involvement in multiple street takeover events, including one in Orange County last year where a "mob" set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.
The Florida Highway Patrol arrested a teenager on Thursday for his alleged involvement in multiple street takeover events, including one in Orange County last year where a "mob" set a fire, performed burnouts, and damaged vehicles, including one with a mother and baby inside.
Florida homeowner reports break-in and is shot, killed by deputies who believed he had knife: officials
New body camera footage reveals the moments leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting that happened in February in Orange County. Deputies responded to a 911 call after someone broke into a man’s home, and deputies shot and killed the homeowner, believing he was holding a knife, officials said.
New body camera footage reveals the moments leading up to a deadly deputy-involved shooting that happened in February in Orange County. Deputies responded to a 911 call after someone broke into a man’s home, and deputies shot and killed the homeowner, believing he was holding a knife, officials said.
Jessie Kirk: Human remains identified as missing Titusville woman
Authorities in Brevard County said human remains discovered near Haulover Canal are those of missing Titusville woman Jessie Kirk.
Authorities in Brevard County said human remains discovered near Haulover Canal are those of missing Titusville woman Jessie Kirk.
Undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed 2 disabled gay men could be first killed under new law
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
An undocumented immigrant who allegedly killed two gay disabled men in Florida could be the first person killed under a new law.
Florida man shot sheriff's office drone, rammed fences in neighborhood rampage: Deputies
Authorities say Justin Kress caused chaos in a rural Lake County neighborhood, ramming fences, shooting at dogs, and destroying a $25,000 sheriff's office drone.
Authorities say Justin Kress caused chaos in a rural Lake County neighborhood, ramming fences, shooting at dogs, and destroying a $25,000 sheriff's office drone.
Lake County deputies honored for bravery in deadly ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link
The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored deputies and support staff for their bravery during an August ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored deputies and support staff for their bravery during an August ambush that killed Master Deputy Bradley Link.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Texas man swallowed $700K in Tiffany earrings during alleged jewelry heist in Orlando, deputies say
A Texas man who claimed to represent an Orlando Magic player interested in purchasing nearly $1 million in jewelry from Tiffany & Co.
A Texas man who claimed to represent an Orlando Magic player interested in purchasing nearly $1 million in jewelry from Tiffany & Co.
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.
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 woman's sentencing in killing of terminally ill husband stirs 'right to die' debate
A Florida woman is expected to be sentenced in the deadly 2023 shooting of her terminally ill husband in his hospital bed at AdventHealth Daytona Beach.
A Florida woman is expected to be sentenced in the deadly 2023 shooting of her terminally ill husband in his hospital bed at AdventHealth Daytona Beach.
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.
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.
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.