WB I-4 lanes shut near Haines City due to roadway depression
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
Police: Man committed throat slashing, sledgehammer battery in the same day
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
Girl's death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
IDignity grows, providing free help to U.S. residents to get IDs
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a Feb. 19 press conference, Orange County leaders and tax collectors supported IDignity, whose mission to provide free help to U.S. citizens in gaining identification cards to apply for jobs, access shelters or open a bank account.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a Feb. 19 press conference, Orange County leaders and tax collectors supported IDignity, whose mission to provide free help to U.S. citizens in gaining identification cards to apply for jobs, access shelters or open a bank account.
Good Samaritan fights restaurant fire with garden hose
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
Florida woman nearly scammed by threat of an arrest warrant
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Woman injured in crash pleads for help finding missing dog: 'She’s my whole world'
A woman recovering in the hospital after a car crash is pleading for help finding her dog, which ran off during the accident.
A woman recovering in the hospital after a car crash is pleading for help finding her dog, which ran off during the accident.
Man accused of killing 3 tourists refuses court-ordered evaluations, authorities say
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Man accused of pointing gun at gym-goer arrested in Altamonte Springs
A 35-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a gym was arrested after a brief pursuit, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a gym was arrested after a brief pursuit, authorities said.
Man accused of attacking multiple people, including teen
A man accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy’s neck in Daytona Beach earlier this week allegedly attacked another person with a sledgehammer just hours before the incident, police said.
A man accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy’s neck in Daytona Beach earlier this week allegedly attacked another person with a sledgehammer just hours before the incident, police said.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Visits Kennedy Space Center
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited the Kennedy Space Center to meet with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and observe a scheduled Starlink launch, which was later postponed to Thursday evening.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited the Kennedy Space Center to meet with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and observe a scheduled Starlink launch, which was later postponed to Thursday evening.
Funding dispute could cut victim services, state attorney warns
A standoff between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Attorney General James Uthmeier over federal funding for victim services could leave Orange County residents on the losing end, Worrell said.
A standoff between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Attorney General James Uthmeier over federal funding for victim services could leave Orange County residents on the losing end, Worrell said.
18-year-old accused of hosting underage party at Melbourne Airbnb
An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he hosted a house party with alcohol and marijuana at a rented home in Melbourne.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he hosted a house party with alcohol and marijuana at a rented home in Melbourne.
Man accused of pulling gun, attempting to fire at victim inside Florida gym
A 35-year-old man is accused of pulling a gun and attempting to shoot another person during an argument inside a Crunch Fitness gym, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man is accused of pulling a gun and attempting to shoot another person during an argument inside a Crunch Fitness gym, authorities said.
Man accused of killing 3 tourists refuses court-ordered evaluations
A man accused of killing three tourists is refusing to attend court hearings and submit to court-ordered mental health evaluations, raising questions about how his case will proceed.
A man accused of killing three tourists is refusing to attend court hearings and submit to court-ordered mental health evaluations, raising questions about how his case will proceed.
Prosecutors reviewing video of stepfather’s interaction with child
Prosecutors are reviewing video that appears to show a man forcefully handling a young girl in a driveway, as authorities determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
Prosecutors are reviewing video that appears to show a man forcefully handling a young girl in a driveway, as authorities determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
Woman injured in crash pleads for help finding missing dog
A woman recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Indian River County is asking the public to help find her dog, who ran off during the collision and has not been seen since.
A woman recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Indian River County is asking the public to help find her dog, who ran off during the collision and has not been seen since.
Father sentenced to 37 years in deadly crash caused by teenage son
A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 37 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a 2023 crash that killed three children and their grandmother after his teenage son took his vehicle and caused the collision.
A 70-year-old man was sentenced to 37 years in prison on Wednesday for his role in a 2023 crash that killed three children and their grandmother after his teenage son took his vehicle and caused the collision.
Victims in alleged Merritt Island ax attack pushing for justice, charges not to be dropped
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
A chaotic scene unfolded late last month in a quiet Brevard County neighborhood, where deputies say Charles Knight III went on a violent rampage. Deputies eventually caught up with Knight and booked him into jail on several charges. Since the initial arrest, he’s bonded out of jail.
Man accused of terrorizing Merritt Island neighbors released
A man accused of chasing neighbors with a pitchfork and smashing security cameras with an ax has been released from jail, raising concerns among residents in Merritt Island.
A man accused of chasing neighbors with a pitchfork and smashing security cameras with an ax has been released from jail, raising concerns among residents in Merritt Island.