Tourist bitten by shark at New Smyrna Beach on Fourth of July
An Ohio man was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, officials said.
An Ohio man was bitten by a shark at New Smyrna Beach on Thursday, officials said.
Man's remains identified 30 years after he disappeared
The remains of 48-year-old Greg Carpenter have been identified more than 30 years after he went missing. Carpenter was reported missing on Dec. 26, 1992. On Jan. 12, 1993, skeletal remains were found near Heather Road and Dennis Avenue in Orlando, though it was unclear who the remains belonged to. Authorities said Carpender died of a gunshot would and his dead was ruled a homicide. Anyone with info about Carpenter's life or death is asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
The remains of 48-year-old Greg Carpenter have been identified more than 30 years after he went missing. Carpenter was reported missing on Dec. 26, 1992. On Jan. 12, 1993, skeletal remains were found near Heather Road and Dennis Avenue in Orlando, though it was unclear who the remains belonged to. Authorities said Carpender died of a gunshot would and his dead was ruled a homicide. Anyone with info about Carpenter's life or death is asked to contact the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Man shot, killed by police after trying to enter Melbourne airport, get on plane: officials
A man who tried to gain entry to the Melbourne Orlando International Airport was shot by police officers on Friday morning, according to officials.
A man who tried to gain entry to the Melbourne Orlando International Airport was shot by police officers on Friday morning, according to officials.
Melbourne shooting suspect 'declared war against the United States' in 911 call on himself: police
Police have released the 911 call audio from the suspect involved in the "active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne earlier this week.
Police have released the 911 call audio from the suspect involved in the "active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne earlier this week.
Trashed Winn-Dixie tuna receipt leads to illegal dumpers' arrest in Florida, deputies say
A trio accused of illegally dumping trash were caught by deputies and arrested after a receipt for tuna was found buried in 860 pounds of waste in the middle of the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
A trio accused of illegally dumping trash were caught by deputies and arrested after a receipt for tuna was found buried in 860 pounds of waste in the middle of the road, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Florida man arrested after shooting, destroying Walmart delivery drone, deputies say
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
A Florida man is behind bars after he allegedly shot a Walmart delivery drone, rendering it inoperable in Lake County, deputies said.
Couple accused of stealing pub subs from Florida Publix
Deputies need the community's help in identifying a couple accused of stealing Pub Sub sandwiches from a Florida Publix store over the weekend.
Deputies need the community's help in identifying a couple accused of stealing Pub Sub sandwiches from a Florida Publix store over the weekend.
Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect shot, killed by police after calling 911 himself: officials
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne on Wednesday morning was killed after he was shot by police, officials said.
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded in Melbourne on Wednesday morning was killed after he was shot by police, officials said.
Florida man who mutilated, sexually assaulted woman in Pine Hills found guilty
Bruce Whitehead was found guilty on Wednesday of nearly the same crimes he was convicted of almost 40 years ago.
Bruce Whitehead was found guilty on Wednesday of nearly the same crimes he was convicted of almost 40 years ago.
Melbourne 'active shooter' suspect identified by police
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.
The suspect involved in the “active shooter" situation that unfolded at a Melbourne apartment complex on Wednesday morning has been identified.
2 injured after small plane crashes in DeLand, officials say
Two people were injured after a small plane crashed in DeLand Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Two people were injured after a small plane crashed in DeLand Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Flying umbrellas can pose beach safety risks: 'Not worth somebody’s life'
While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.
While water safety is a primary concern at the shore, beachgoers and workers alike must also be vigilant about other risks. A recent incident at Cocoa Beach highlighted the danger posed by beach umbrellas. An 80-year-old woman experienced this firsthand while enjoying a day on the sand. The wind picked up a beach umbrella, and its stake impaled her leg.
Man with hearing, speech impairments brutally murdered remembered by family: 'Heart of gold'
The family of a man with hearing and speech impairments who was attacked, robbed, and murdered in his driveway wants people to remember him for the kind and selfless way he lived his life and not the brutal way he lost it.
The family of a man with hearing and speech impairments who was attacked, robbed, and murdered in his driveway wants people to remember him for the kind and selfless way he lived his life and not the brutal way he lost it.
Florida dad arrested after 15-month-old daughter eats his freshly rolled weed joint: deputies
A Florida man has found himself behind bars because his 15-month-old daughter was hospitalized after she ate most of her father's freshly rolled marijuana joint, according to deputies.
A Florida man has found himself behind bars because his 15-month-old daughter was hospitalized after she ate most of her father's freshly rolled marijuana joint, according to deputies.
Woman impaled by umbrella while sunbathing at Cocoa Beach: Police
A woman was recently impaled by an umbrella while sunbathing at Cocoa Beach, police say.
A woman was recently impaled by an umbrella while sunbathing at Cocoa Beach, police say.
71 pounds of cocaine worth over $4 million washes ashore at Florida beach, deputies say
More than 70 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of around $4.8 million washed ashore at a beach in northern Florida, deputies said.
More than 70 pounds of cocaine with an estimated street value of around $4.8 million washed ashore at a beach in northern Florida, deputies said.
Man flies to Florida to attack gamer with hammer over online dispute, deputies say
A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.
A 20-year-old New Jersey man has been arrested for allegedly flying to Florida to attack a fellow gamer with a hammer following an "online altercation" that the pair had gotten into after meeting in the virtual fantasy world of ArcheAge, police say.
Manatee County man kills 3, including his mom and cousin, before dying in shootout: MCSO
Three women were killed in a triple shooting in Manatee County late Monday night, and the suspect was later shot and killed by deputies, according to authorities.
Three women were killed in a triple shooting in Manatee County late Monday night, and the suspect was later shot and killed by deputies, according to authorities.
Teens charged with murder after hearing-impaired Orlando man is beaten, shot: OPD
Two teenagers are facing charges for brutally attacking and killing a hearing-impaired man in his driveway, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Two teenagers are facing charges for brutally attacking and killing a hearing-impaired man in his driveway, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Father of Alex Zaldivar 'very happy' over Bessman Okafor's death sentence: 'A long struggle'
Convicted killer Bessman Okafor was once again sentenced to death on Monday in the murder of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. Alex's father, Rafael Zaldivar, has attended the courthouse hearings ever since his son was murdered in 2012 and said he is "very happy with the outcome."
Convicted killer Bessman Okafor was once again sentenced to death on Monday in the murder of 19-year-old Alex Zaldivar. Alex's father, Rafael Zaldivar, has attended the courthouse hearings ever since his son was murdered in 2012 and said he is "very happy with the outcome."