Tinder date gone wrong: The Villages man held woman's friend at gunpoint in money dispute, deputies say
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
Orlando weather: Hot, humid and stormy end to the weekend
Afternoon and evening downpours and storms return today, with slightly higher chances than yesterday.
Afternoon and evening downpours and storms return today, with slightly higher chances than yesterday.
Death investigation underway after body found in Lee County structure fire
A death investigation is underway in Lee County after a person was found dead during a structure fire investigation, the sheriff's office reported.
A death investigation is underway in Lee County after a person was found dead during a structure fire investigation, the sheriff's office reported.
Fleeing felon caught by K9 after tossing trafficking-level drugs from car window: Deputies
A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.
A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.
Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
Stray kitten rescued by Florida deputy during DUI stop finds forever home
A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
Orlando enters final phase of relocating Lake Eola swans
City of Orlando gathers at Lake Eola Park as swans enter the final phase of relocation.
City of Orlando gathers at Lake Eola Park as swans enter the final phase of relocation.
Orlando weather: Sizzling weekend heat, stormy afternoons ahead
Keep the AC cranked and stay hydrated, though a 40% chance of late-afternoon or evening storms could bring brief relief before settling into a warm, muggy night with a low around 78°.
Keep the AC cranked and stay hydrated, though a 40% chance of late-afternoon or evening storms could bring brief relief before settling into a warm, muggy night with a low around 78°.
SpaceX Starship test flight clears key milestones in latest launch
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in South Texas on Friday, marking a significant step forward for the company's deep-space program after last week's scrubbed launch attempt. The test flight achieved several objectives that engineers say move Starship closer to orbital missions and future lunar exploration.
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in South Texas on Friday, marking a significant step forward for the company's deep-space program after last week's scrubbed launch attempt. The test flight achieved several objectives that engineers say move Starship closer to orbital missions and future lunar exploration.
SpaceX Starship test flight clears key milestones in latest launch
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in South Texas on Friday, marking a significant step forward for the company's deep-space program after last week's scrubbed launch attempt. The test flight achieved several objectives that engineers say move Starship closer to orbital missions and future lunar exploration.
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in South Texas on Friday, marking a significant step forward for the company's deep-space program after last week's scrubbed launch attempt. The test flight achieved several objectives that engineers say move Starship closer to orbital missions and future lunar exploration.
Measles cases reach highest level in decades as Florida prepares for school year
Health officials are warning parents ahead of the new school year as measles cases in the United States have climbed to their highest level in more than three decades, with Florida reporting record numbers of infections.
Health officials are warning parents ahead of the new school year as measles cases in the United States have climbed to their highest level in more than three decades, with Florida reporting record numbers of infections.
Parents charged after years of alleged child abuse, neglect
A Volusia County couple is facing child abuse and neglect charges after investigators said two children endured years of physical and psychological abuse inside their home, including one boy who was allegedly forced to sleep in a locked outdoor laundry room.
A Volusia County couple is facing child abuse and neglect charges after investigators said two children endured years of physical and psychological abuse inside their home, including one boy who was allegedly forced to sleep in a locked outdoor laundry room.
Central Florida rescue team returns after flood response in Texas
A team of Central Florida firefighters is returning home after spending nine days helping with rescues and evacuations in flood-ravaged Texas, where they say the conditions were unlike anything they had encountered in Florida.
A team of Central Florida firefighters is returning home after spending nine days helping with rescues and evacuations in flood-ravaged Texas, where they say the conditions were unlike anything they had encountered in Florida.
Sumter County suspends license plate reader program after detective accused of misuse
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Automatic license plate reader cameras have become a common crime-fighting tool across Central Florida, helping investigators identify suspect vehicles in cases ranging from stolen cars to homicide investigations.
Florida Supreme Court clears way for Duckett, Occhicone executions
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
The Florida Supreme Court on Friday cleared another legal hurdle for the executions of two death row inmates scheduled to die Tuesday, denying requests to halt the lethal injections while both men continue to seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florida deputy allegedly hit a dog in his patrol car; Brevard County sheriff launches investigation
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deputy accused of hitting a dog and driving away without stopping in Port St. John. The sheriff's office has covered the dog's recovery costs.
Florida man, 20, arrested for making threat against South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach: Officials
A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.
A 20-year-old man from Edgewater is accused of making a terroristic threat against the South Causeway Bridge in New Smyrna Beach, which crosses the Indian River North, connecting New Smyrna Beach and the inlet.
Supervised sex offender arrested after video shows him abandoning dog in Brevard County: Sheriff
A supervised sex offender is back behind bars after surveillance video recorded him abandoning a dog in a Brevard County parking lot.
A supervised sex offender is back behind bars after surveillance video recorded him abandoning a dog in a Brevard County parking lot.
DeLand animal sanctuary searching for new home after founder's death
A DeLand animal sanctuary that has cared for hundreds of abandoned and elderly animals for decades is searching for a new home after the death of its founder forced the nonprofit to leave its longtime property.
A DeLand animal sanctuary that has cared for hundreds of abandoned and elderly animals for decades is searching for a new home after the death of its founder forced the nonprofit to leave its longtime property.