Convicted rapist gets 10 years in Seminole Wekiva Trail attack
A man accused of attacking and raping a woman on the Seminole Wekiva Trail was sentenced to 10 years in prison and deemed a sexual predator. Patrick Gamache pleaded no contest to one count of sexual battery. A judge adjudicated him guilty.
A man accused of attacking and raping a woman on the Seminole Wekiva Trail was sentenced to 10 years in prison and deemed a sexual predator. Patrick Gamache pleaded no contest to one count of sexual battery. A judge adjudicated him guilty.
Deputy towards into house fire, helps pull woman out
Bodycam shows the moment a Volusia County deputy rushed into a house fire, where two older people were still inside. VSO said Deputy Royce James kicked down the front door and helped pull a woman out of the home. Firefighters went in and helped pull a man out. That mean was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert, officials said.
Bodycam shows the moment a Volusia County deputy rushed into a house fire, where two older people were still inside. VSO said Deputy Royce James kicked down the front door and helped pull a woman out of the home. Firefighters went in and helped pull a man out. That mean was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert, officials said.
Mom wants e-bike safety classes after son's death
The mother of 13-year-old Colton Remsburg, who died after his e-bike crashed into a truck, is advocating for safety classes and enhanced measures into e-bikes and e-scooters. The boy's mom, Ashley, spoke Tuesday during an Orange County Commission meeting. County leadership are also considering options to increase e-bike safety, such as a county-wide speed limit, safety classes, fines and citations, and parent warnings.
The mother of 13-year-old Colton Remsburg, who died after his e-bike crashed into a truck, is advocating for safety classes and enhanced measures into e-bikes and e-scooters. The boy's mom, Ashley, spoke Tuesday during an Orange County Commission meeting. County leadership are also considering options to increase e-bike safety, such as a county-wide speed limit, safety classes, fines and citations, and parent warnings.
Florida sheriff on door kick challenge: 'You can get killed'
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said parents need to talk to their kids about the so-called "Door Kick Challenge" on TikTok. He said it's a matter of time until someone chooses the wrong house and the homeowner assumes it's a burglar -- and the homeowner shoots them. "You can get killed. It's a felony. It's a burglary. This isn't a game...Your breaking into someone's home. They have the right to use deadly force in that case."
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said parents need to talk to their kids about the so-called "Door Kick Challenge" on TikTok. He said it's a matter of time until someone chooses the wrong house and the homeowner assumes it's a burglar -- and the homeowner shoots them. "You can get killed. It's a felony. It's a burglary. This isn't a game...Your breaking into someone's home. They have the right to use deadly force in that case."
Law enforcement to target parents in 'teen takeover' crackdown
In response to "teen takeovers" that caused violence and disruption in cities across the country, some law enforcement agencies are looking to hold parents responsible.
In response to "teen takeovers" that caused violence and disruption in cities across the country, some law enforcement agencies are looking to hold parents responsible.
Lake County Robotics Team "Nerds of Prey" wins World Championship
Lake Minneola High School robotics team beats 600 of the top teams from around the world, winning the Robotics World Championship in Houston
Lake Minneola High School robotics team beats 600 of the top teams from around the world, winning the Robotics World Championship in Houston
City of Longwood considering a possible increase to water rates
Longwood city officials are considering a possible increase to water rates as they review utility costs and funding needs.
Longwood city officials are considering a possible increase to water rates as they review utility costs and funding needs.
48 neglected dogs rescued from home
48 neglected dogs were rescued from a Palm Coast home. FOX 35’s Baileigh Bockover has the details in this exclusive report.
48 neglected dogs were rescued from a Palm Coast home. FOX 35’s Baileigh Bockover has the details in this exclusive report.
Orange County looks to put the brakes on e-bikes
Orange County leaders will look to improve public safety for e-bikes.
Orange County leaders will look to improve public safety for e-bikes.
Orange County considers new rules for e-bike and e-scooter riders
Orange County leaders are looking at making changes to e-bike and e-scooter safety laws after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a crash. Officials say the goal is education and prevention. Commissioners are expected to receive recommendations from the Sheriff’s Office and school district data during an upcoming meeting.
Orange County leaders are looking at making changes to e-bike and e-scooter safety laws after a 13-year-old boy was killed in a crash. Officials say the goal is education and prevention. Commissioners are expected to receive recommendations from the Sheriff’s Office and school district data during an upcoming meeting.
Eduardo Machado: Life sentence for murder of Edgewater officer
The man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday. Eduardo Machado pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty.
The man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Monday. Eduardo Machado pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement to avoid the death penalty.
Florida man plows truck down Orlando road, hitting vehicles: Police
A truck driver is accused of hitting a parked car and then driving off, according to Orlando police. Rakeem Williams, 32, faces a charge of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, according to an arrest affidavit. Police said Williams attempted to drive down a narrow road near South Street when he hit the parked car.
A truck driver is accused of hitting a parked car and then driving off, according to Orlando police. Rakeem Williams, 32, faces a charge of leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, according to an arrest affidavit. Police said Williams attempted to drive down a narrow road near South Street when he hit the parked car.
Puppy, found left in hot car, rescued by police
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store. Police rescued the dog from the hot car, giving her water and taking her into their air-conditioned patrol vehicle. The dog's owner claimed she wasn't gone long and that she was waiting in line.
A Florida woman was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving her dog in a hot car while shopping in a store. Police rescued the dog from the hot car, giving her water and taking her into their air-conditioned patrol vehicle. The dog's owner claimed she wasn't gone long and that she was waiting in line.
Puppy rescued after left in hot car in Florida heat | Body camera
Body camera footage from the Lady Lake Police Department shows the rescue of a puppy after she was left in a car turned off in an unshaded area of shopping plaza parking lot. Officers saved the dog, giving her water before taking her into their air conditioned vehicle.
Body camera footage from the Lady Lake Police Department shows the rescue of a puppy after she was left in a car turned off in an unshaded area of shopping plaza parking lot. Officers saved the dog, giving her water before taking her into their air conditioned vehicle.
Edgewater cop killer avoids death penalty in plea deal
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. In exchange, prosecutors dropped the death penalty.
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea agreement with prosecutors. In exchange, prosecutors dropped the death penalty.
Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell's widow: 'A once-in-a-lifetime love'
Elizabeth Jewell, the widow of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed in September 2025 inside a Circle K gas station, remembered her husband as her best friend, partner, and security. "We had a once-in-a-lifetime love," she said. Her husband's killer, Eduardo Machado, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea deal to remove the death penalty. A judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Elizabeth Jewell, the widow of Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell, who was shot and killed in September 2025 inside a Circle K gas station, remembered her husband as her best friend, partner, and security. "We had a once-in-a-lifetime love," she said. Her husband's killer, Eduardo Machado, pleaded no contest to first-degree murder, part of a plea deal to remove the death penalty. A judge sentenced him to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
2 rescued Sloth World sloths out of ICU, zoo says
The Central Florida Zoo recently announced that 2 of the Sloth World sloths under its care have been cleared from ICU are are considered to be in stable condition. The zoo described Dolce and Chewie as "fighters." It follows a challenging and emotional three weeks, where 4 of the 13 sloths brought to the zoo died. "While their situation can still chance at any moment, they are doing better and continuing to fight every day," the zoo said.
The Central Florida Zoo recently announced that 2 of the Sloth World sloths under its care have been cleared from ICU are are considered to be in stable condition. The zoo described Dolce and Chewie as "fighters." It follows a challenging and emotional three weeks, where 4 of the 13 sloths brought to the zoo died. "While their situation can still chance at any moment, they are doing better and continuing to fight every day," the zoo said.
Swatch store swarmed at Mall at Millenia over watch collaboration
Swatch at the Mall at Millenia closed Saturday and Sunday after swarms of people crowded outside the store, hoping to be among the first to get a new watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Similar incidents were reported at Swatch locations across the country. On Sunday night, The Mall of Millenia posted on its Facebook page that the Orlando Swatch store would not carry the AP watch. In its own post, Swatch said the AP collaboration was not a limited release.
Swatch at the Mall at Millenia closed Saturday and Sunday after swarms of people crowded outside the store, hoping to be among the first to get a new watch collaboration with Audemars Piguet. Similar incidents were reported at Swatch locations across the country. On Sunday night, The Mall of Millenia posted on its Facebook page that the Orlando Swatch store would not carry the AP watch. In its own post, Swatch said the AP collaboration was not a limited release.
Suspect to change plea in Officer David Jewell’s killing
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell in September 2025, will be in court on Monday, where he is expected to change his plea. He was charged with first-degree murder in Officer Jewell's death and had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to online court records, Machado will be in court Monday for a plea hearing and a sentencing hearing. Details on the plea agreement were not revealed in those court documents. The shooting happened inside a Circle K convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sept. 15, 2025.
Eduardo Machado, the man accused of shooting and killing off-duty Edgewater Police Officer David Jewell in September 2025, will be in court on Monday, where he is expected to change his plea. He was charged with first-degree murder in Officer Jewell's death and had previously pleaded not guilty to the charge. According to online court records, Machado will be in court Monday for a plea hearing and a sentencing hearing. Details on the plea agreement were not revealed in those court documents. The shooting happened inside a Circle K convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Sept. 15, 2025.
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day with possible storms
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day with possible storms to conclude weekend
Orlando weather: Hot, humid day with possible storms to conclude weekend