Florida man shoots woman, gets beaten by her husband following invite to play cards: Affidavit
A Lake County man is facing charges after deputies said he shot a woman after getting into a fight following an invitation to come over and play card games.
Alleged car thief returns stolen car after finding child inside, deputies say
A Florida man had to turn around moments after he allegedly stole a woman's car from a gas station because he realized there was a child in the back seat, according to the sheriff's office.
Thrift shop owner donates uniforms for veterans' honors
The FOX 35 Care Force is honoring a Central Florida Navy Veteran making a difference in the lives of military families as they strive to give their veterans a burial with honors. FOX 35’s Amanda McKenzie went to Jerry Vaughn’s Down the Road Thrift Shop in Titusville to learn more about his mission to help military families honor their veterans in their final sendoff one uniform at a time.
Deadly Cocoa 'ambush' shooting suspect arrested on I-4 in car exceeding 100 mph, detectives say
The man accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Cocoa earlier this month will stay behind bars. Jonterich Smith was denied bond in court on Tuesday.
Planned social media meetup ends in armed carjacking
The Holly Hill Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking after three people reported being robbed of cash, cell phones and a vehicle at gunpoint.
Suspect in deadly drive-by shooting arrested: Officials
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of a 15-year-old girl outside a Cocoa restaurant last week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced.
Judge grants restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills after ex-girlfriend’s accusations
A Florida judge has issued a restraining order against U.S. Rep. Cory Mills, a Central Florida Republican, following allegations from his former girlfriend that he threatened her after their breakup.
Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Volusia County seawall holds firm as storms pound coast
Big storms are churning offshore, and with them, more of Volusia County’s shoreline is slipping away.
Birds killed by vehicle: FWC, U.S. Fish & Wildlife investigating dozens of deaths at Port Canaveral
Wildlife officials are investigating after a driver allegedly plowed through a flock of shore birds at Port Canaveral on Friday.
SpaceX launches Amazon’s third Project Kuiper mission from Cape Canaveral
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket Monday evening carrying Amazon's third Kuiper Falcon launch (KF-03) as part of the larger Project Kuiper mission.
Meet Skeeter, Lake County's new K-9 bloodhound
The Lake County Sheriff's Office has a new Bloodhound K-9: Skeeter. The new pup was born on July 12 in Eustis, Florida. He was donated to LCSO. He will help find lost and endangered persons, including children and vulnerable adults.
Florida redefines 'low-performing' schools, triggering surge and charter expansion debate
The number of Florida schools labeled as "persistently low-performing" has jumped dramatically under new state rules, rising from 51 schools in 2023–24 to 267.
Florida veteran says he was denied Uber ride because of service dog: 'Slapped in the face'
A Central Florida veteran says an Uber driver refused to take him to the airport, claiming his service dog needed a muzzle and that pets weren’t allowed — a move the company says violates both federal law and its own policy.
Heavy rains cause flooding along Florida's Space Coast
Several inches of rain have fallen in parts of Florida's Space Coast, causing flooding in several neighborhoods.
Sheriff Mina: 16-year-old dead, 15-year-old arrested in shooting
Orange County Sheriff John Mina said a 15-year-old high school sophomore has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a 16-year-old at a nearby basketball court. Sheriff Mina said it appears that the shooting started as an scuffle earlier in the day after one boy bumped into another one in the hallway.
'On Sight' looks to tackle gun violence in America
Gainesville is taking the next steps in its ongoing, innovative approach to preventing gun violence with a pair of efforts that blend culture, conversation and community action, including a live performance of the solo play "On Sight" by nationally recognized scholar and performer Dr. Micah Johnson. The free performance will take place Friday night at the Gainesville Police Department. Johnson joins Good Day Orlando to talk more about the event's purpose.
Ronald Exantus updates: Kentucky felon jailed in Florida, days after early release
The Marion County Sheriff's Office shared new details on Friday morning about Ronald Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was arrested on Thursday, Oct. 9, at a home in Marion County, Florida, for failing to register as a convicted felon within 48 hours after arriving in the state.
Ronald Exantus arrested in Florida: Bodycam video
Ronald Exantus has been arrested in Florida for failing to register as a convicted felon, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said. His arrest comes days after he was released on supervised parole from the Kentucky Department of Corrections, serving roughly half of a 20-year prison sentence. Exantus was accused of breaking into the Tipton's home in 2015 and stabbing 6-year-old Logan to death. He was found not guilty of murder by reason of insanity. He was convicted of assaulting Logan's sisters and dad. The Marion County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video of Exantus' arrest.