Beware of fake USPS text scams. Here's what you need to know

The U.S. Postal Service is warning customers about scammers sending fake text messages about package deliveries to get their personal information.

Metal rod-wielding man shot by deputies at Orlando gas station after 'confusing' crash: sheriff

A man wielding a metal rod was shot by deputies during an incident involving two traffic crashes, an attempted carjacking and a random battery at an Orlando gas station on Tuesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.

Police shooting in Milwaukee, Ohio officers involved; man dead

Police officers from Columbus, Ohio fatally shot a man near 14th and Vliet in Milwaukee on Tuesday afternoon, July 16.

Florida woman tracks down accused purse thieves, escapes gunfire

A woman in DeLand, Florida, tracked down the thieves who stole her purse, leading to a confrontation at a fast-food restaurant and subsequent gunfire.

Brevard sheriff expands alleged puppy mill investigation across state lines

One dog rescued from an alleged puppy mill in Brevard County died on Friday as the Brevard Sheriff expands investigation across state lines.

Stephan Sterns' jail emails reveal others involved in Madeline Soto case: 'I am disgusted that she is free'

The family of murder suspect Stephan Sterns believes others were involved in Madeline Soto's disappearance and death, according to new documents from the State Attorney's Office obtained by FOX 35.

Scammer arrested after almost draining elderly Florida woman of her life savings, police say

A scammer was arrested after he targeted a 74-year-old Marion County woman for her life savings, convincing her to liquidate her cash into gold on Wednesday, Ocala police said.

Woman charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty in alleged puppy mill 

A woman faces 38 counts of animal cruelty after authorities said they discovered an alleged puppy mill in Merritt Island. Many of the dogs found were severely ill, according to deputies.

FDOH asks facilities to work manually amid cybersecurity breach

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) is still dealing with a cybersecurity breach. The department describes this as a "temporary outage," but a hacking group claims responsibility for the disruption.

3 arrested for Orlando shooting that injured man, 4-year-old girl: police

Two people have been arrested after a 4-year-old girl and a 45-year-old man were shot in Orlando over the weekend, according to police.

Iconic Space Coast beach boardwalk damaged by alleged drunk drivers multiple times, police say

An iconic beach boardwalk on the Space Coast has been demolished by alleged drunk drivers. The latest crash happened over the weekend, and Indialantic police are still investigating after the driver fled the scene.