'I can't swim': Bahamian plane crash survivors recall water rescue
After nearly five hours in the water following a small plane crash off the coast of Florida, Olympia Outten shared her experience of waiting for rescue, urging her niece to swim to stay alive.
After nearly five hours in the water following a small plane crash off the coast of Florida, Olympia Outten shared her experience of waiting for rescue, urging her niece to swim to stay alive.
Watch: Florida deputy ambushed, stabbed on call
Released Marion County Sheriff's office body camera footage shows a man attack and stab a Florida deputy multiple times before running away into the woods. The man is now charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Released Marion County Sheriff's office body camera footage shows a man attack and stab a Florida deputy multiple times before running away into the woods. The man is now charged with attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.
Florida man 'tries to kill' deputy in stab attack, detectives say
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. The reported stabber ran into a wooded area where he was later apprehended by other deputies. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. The reported stabber ran into a wooded area where he was later apprehended by other deputies. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.
'Yes, we get saved': Plane crash survivor shares story
Olympia Outten was one of 11 people aboard a plane that crashed off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, March 12. The plane departed Marsh Harbour Airport and was headed toward Grand Bahama International Airport. She said at some point the pilots aboard the flight got lost and a decision was made to land the plane in the ocean. "I thought we was dead," she told reporters on Thursday because all she saw was water. She said they waited for hours in a life raft. When rescuers found them, she said she jumped for joy. "Yes, we got saved!" she said.
Olympia Outten was one of 11 people aboard a plane that crashed off the coast of Florida on Tuesday, March 12. The plane departed Marsh Harbour Airport and was headed toward Grand Bahama International Airport. She said at some point the pilots aboard the flight got lost and a decision was made to land the plane in the ocean. "I thought we was dead," she told reporters on Thursday because all she saw was water. She said they waited for hours in a life raft. When rescuers found them, she said she jumped for joy. "Yes, we got saved!" she said.
3 sprayed with bear mace during pawn shop robbery attempt, police say
Orange City Police said two masked suspects attempted to rob the Value Pawn & Jewelry on Wednesday, May 14. The suspects allegedly broke a display case and then sprayed three employees with bear mace when confronted, police said. Two customers inside the store told police that they were also impacted by the mace spray. Police said the two suspected were at large. No descriptions or surveillance images were released.
Orange City Police said two masked suspects attempted to rob the Value Pawn & Jewelry on Wednesday, May 14. The suspects allegedly broke a display case and then sprayed three employees with bear mace when confronted, police said. Two customers inside the store told police that they were also impacted by the mace spray. Police said the two suspected were at large. No descriptions or surveillance images were released.
Man accused of secretly recording women in Winter Garden restroom
A 19-year-old man is accused of secretly recording women inside a public restroom for weeks, according to police.
A 19-year-old man is accused of secretly recording women inside a public restroom for weeks, according to police.
Florida sloth import ban follows deaths tied to Sloth World
Florida wildlife officials have temporarily banned the import of wild sloths after dozens of deaths tied to Sloth World, a now-shuttered business linked to an Orange County warehouse.
Florida wildlife officials have temporarily banned the import of wild sloths after dozens of deaths tied to Sloth World, a now-shuttered business linked to an Orange County warehouse.
Woman breaks back in crowd surfing fall at Welcome To Rockville
A woman attending the Welcome to Rockville music festival says she fractured her back after falling while crowd surfing, an incident captured on video.
A woman attending the Welcome to Rockville music festival says she fractured her back after falling while crowd surfing, an incident captured on video.
Central Florida soldier found dead in Morocco after fall
A 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Central Florida who went missing during a training exercise in Morocco has been found dead, military officials said.
A 19-year-old U.S. Army soldier from Central Florida who went missing during a training exercise in Morocco has been found dead, military officials said.
Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon, signaling environmental recovery
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass rebounds in Indian River Lagoon
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Seagrass is making a significant comeback along Florida’s Space Coast, with researchers reporting a sharp increase in growth in the Indian River Lagoon.
Florida man accused of blowing fentanyl at deputy during arrest
A Florida man is facing charges after authorities say he blew fentanyl powder toward a deputy during a traffic stop.
A Florida man is facing charges after authorities say he blew fentanyl powder toward a deputy during a traffic stop.
Officials warn of hot car dangers as Florida temperatures rise
Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.
Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.
Remarks on AI receive boos from UCF grads during commencement
A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”
A commencement speech at the University of Central Florida drew boos after a speaker described artificial intelligence as “the next industrial revolution.”
Orlando teen critically injured in Lake Nona e-scooter crash
Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.
Central Florida officials are warning drivers not to leave children or pets inside parked cars as summer heat builds across the state.
Staffing shortages leave Flagler Beach Fire Department
The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.
The Flagler Beach Fire Department is operating with just five personnel after a wave of resignations tied to issues with the former fire chief, officials said.
Florida man blows fentanyl into air at deputy to eliminate evidence, sheriff's office says
A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
A Florida man, who deputies said had multiple signs of drug usage in his car, allegedly blew fentanyl into the air at a deputy, to eliminate evidence, the Marion County Sheriff's office said.
Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center may close: Report
A controversial migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades could shut down as soon as next month due to high operating costs, according to a report by The New York Times.
A controversial migrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades could shut down as soon as next month due to high operating costs, according to a report by The New York Times.
Woman claims neighbor fired gun toward her backyard
A 74-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he fired a rifle in a residential neighborhood, with a neighbor reporting a bullet narrowly missed her while she was in her backyard.
A 74-year-old man has been arrested after authorities say he fired a rifle in a residential neighborhood, with a neighbor reporting a bullet narrowly missed her while she was in her backyard.
Police search for shooter after man wounded in Daytona Beach
Police are searching for a shooter after a man was critically wounded Wednesday near Bethune-Cookman University.
Police are searching for a shooter after a man was critically wounded Wednesday near Bethune-Cookman University.