Florida teen murder suspects reveal to investigators how fatal shootings unfolded: affidavits
A 12-year-old suspect told Marion County investigators 'he was told' to shoot the third victim 'or his family would be killed, the affidavit stated.
A 12-year-old suspect told Marion County investigators 'he was told' to shoot the third victim 'or his family would be killed, the affidavit stated.
3 Florida teens killed were involved in 'illegal activity' with 3 murder suspects
One of the victim's phone had pictures in their phone of weapons and ammunition. They were believed to be smoking weed at a traphouse in Marion County. They planned to rob someone for weed, according to investigators.
One of the victim's phone had pictures in their phone of weapons and ammunition. They were believed to be smoking weed at a traphouse in Marion County. They planned to rob someone for weed, according to investigators.
3 Florida teens killed were involved in illegal activities with 3 teen murder suspects
The three teenage victims of a triple homicide in Florida were apparently involved in illegal activities with their three suspected killers before the murders, which unfolded in a flurry of gunfire, dumping of bodies and ditching of a car in a pond.
The three teenage victims of a triple homicide in Florida were apparently involved in illegal activities with their three suspected killers before the murders, which unfolded in a flurry of gunfire, dumping of bodies and ditching of a car in a pond.
'Armed and dangerous': $10k reward for teen wanted in murder of 3 Florida teens
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading up to the arrest of 16-year-old Tahj Brewton who is wanted for the murder of three teens in Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading up to the arrest of 16-year-old Tahj Brewton who is wanted for the murder of three teens in Florida.
3 boys arrested in murders of 3 teens in Marion County, Florida sheriff says
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said Friday that two boys – aged 12 and 17 – have been arrested in the alleged murders of three teenagers in a rural part of Marion County and that detectives were looking for a third suspect – a 16-year-old boy who is considered to be armed and dangerous.
Florida 'ninja killer' slated for execution after failed appeal
Florida man Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," was convicted of first-degree murder 34 years ago and is slated to be executed next week.
Florida man Louis Bernard Gaskin, known as the "ninja killer," was convicted of first-degree murder 34 years ago and is slated to be executed next week.
Terminally ill Florida teen's wish to fly planes comes true
Austin Booth is doing things not a lot of 16-year-olds can say they've done. He flies planes.
Austin Booth is doing things not a lot of 16-year-olds can say they've done. He flies planes.
Amid severe drought, Florida beaches at risk of continued erosion
Some of Volusia County's beaches were hit hard by Hurricane Ian and Nicole last year leading to significant beach erosion. They remain in a vulnerable position months later – and could be impacted by a potential system in the coming days.
Some of Volusia County's beaches were hit hard by Hurricane Ian and Nicole last year leading to significant beach erosion. They remain in a vulnerable position months later – and could be impacted by a potential system in the coming days.
'Come hell or high water': DeSantis vows 'win' in spat with Disney, threatening tolls and taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s looking into taxing Disney World’s hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its property as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday he’s looking into taxing Disney World’s hotels, imposing tolls on its roads and developing its property as the latest escalation in the battle between the Florida Republican and the corporate giant.
Potential low pressure system being monitored near Florida
Hurricane season starts June 1.
Hurricane season starts June 1.
TIMELINE: Rain expected around Orlando and Central Florida over Easter weekend
Rain is on the way to Florida beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing into early next week.
Rain is on the way to Florida beginning on Easter Sunday and continuing into early next week.
Press conference: 2 juveniles arrested, 1 on the run in murders of 3 teens in Marion County
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said two boys have been arrested -- and authorities are looking for a third -- in the shooting deaths of three teens.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods said two boys have been arrested -- and authorities are looking for a third -- in the shooting deaths of three teens.
Missing St. Pete toddler found dead in nearby lake, father accused in double-murder, police chief says
The missing 2-year-old, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, has been found dead in an area near Dell Holmes Park, investigators said.
The missing 2-year-old, who was the subject of a statewide Amber Alert, has been found dead in an area near Dell Holmes Park, investigators said.
Local professor studying rip currents as Brevard County sees spike in drownings
Brevard County officials are racing to find more lifeguards as local professors start studying what’s causing the rough water.
Brevard County officials are racing to find more lifeguards as local professors start studying what’s causing the rough water.
Florida man pulls out machete after bar refuses to let him sing another karaoke song: deputies
A Florida man is being accused of pulling out a machete after a Brevard County bar his request to continue singing karaoke at the business was denied.
A Florida man is being accused of pulling out a machete after a Brevard County bar his request to continue singing karaoke at the business was denied.
SpaceX launches communications satellite from Florida
A Falcon 9 rocket will send the Intelsat IS-40e mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
A Falcon 9 rocket will send the Intelsat IS-40e mission to a geosynchronous transfer orbit from Space Launch Complex 40 (SLC-40) at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Simpson warns of wildfire threat
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Thursday urged Floridians to take precautions as the state’s wildfire season has arrived.
Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson on Thursday urged Floridians to take precautions as the state’s wildfire season has arrived.
More than 400 cheer teams flock to Daytona Beach for national cheer competition
The 2023 NCA & NDA college nationals are in Daytona Beach this week, and it's already breaking records.
The 2023 NCA & NDA college nationals are in Daytona Beach this week, and it's already breaking records.
Orlando weather: Rain chances rising for Easter weekend in Central Florida
Looks like rain will hop into Central Florida for the holiday weekend.
Looks like rain will hop into Central Florida for the holiday weekend.
Florida teacher fired over 'inappropriate' lesson: 'I didn't do anything wrong'
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.
A teacher in Florida is appealing his termination after being fired over what the district calls an "inappropriate" assignment about school violence, but the teacher says he was just teaching the students how to stay safe.