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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.