Sanford man faces more than 100 charges in child exploitation case
A 37-year-old man is facing more than 100 criminal counts after investigators uncovered what authorities described as a “house of horrors” filled with child sexual abuse material and disturbing items inside a Central Florida home.
A 37-year-old man is facing more than 100 criminal counts after investigators uncovered what authorities described as a “house of horrors” filled with child sexual abuse material and disturbing items inside a Central Florida home.
Pulse Nightclub building set for demolition as memorial moves forward
The former Pulse nightclub building is set to be demolished beginning Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the construction of a permanent memorial at the site.
The former Pulse nightclub building is set to be demolished beginning Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the construction of a permanent memorial at the site.
Drowning in Ormond Beach prompts renewed water safety warnings
Officials in Volusia County are urging beachgoers to take extra precautions after a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden drowned over the weekend.
Officials in Volusia County are urging beachgoers to take extra precautions after a 19-year-old man from Winter Garden drowned over the weekend.
2 dogs rescued after being found caged and abandoned
Two young dogs are safe after being found abandoned in a cage in an empty lot along Florida’s Space Coast as severe weather approached, authorities said.
Two young dogs are safe after being found abandoned in a cage in an empty lot along Florida’s Space Coast as severe weather approached, authorities said.
Woman fired gun near daughter in motel room, police say
A Florida mom is facing charges after shooting a gun inside a West Melbourne motel room with her daughter inside.
A Florida mom is facing charges after shooting a gun inside a West Melbourne motel room with her daughter inside.
Search continues for missing teen after canoe capsizes in Orlando lake
Crews continued searching Tuesday for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized on a lake in Orlando, authorities said.
Crews continued searching Tuesday for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized on a lake in Orlando, authorities said.
Daytona Beach cracks down on spring break crowds after shootings
Authorities in Volusia County are escalating enforcement measures ahead of another busy spring break weekend after three people were shot in separate incidents, prompting a warning from the sheriff about unruly crowds and unauthorized events.
Authorities in Volusia County are escalating enforcement measures ahead of another busy spring break weekend after three people were shot in separate incidents, prompting a warning from the sheriff about unruly crowds and unauthorized events.
Mom charged after allegedly holding child for attack by her kids
A Florida mother is facing felony charges after authorities say she held a 10-year-old boy in place while encouraging her own children to attack him during a playground fight.
A Florida mother is facing felony charges after authorities say she held a 10-year-old boy in place while encouraging her own children to attack him during a playground fight.
'House of Horrors': Sanford man accused of possessing, producing AI-generated child porn, officials say
A Florida man has been arrested under suspicion of producing and possession of child sexual abuse material, including AI-produced images and content, according to authorities.
A Florida man has been arrested under suspicion of producing and possession of child sexual abuse material, including AI-produced images and content, according to authorities.
Volusia Sheriff to promoters of beach takeover events: 'We are coming after you'
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Tuesday that he wants promoters of unsanctioned, unpermitted social media events – sometimes called "takeovers" – to pay the costs that law enforcement incurs to manage these events, especially the ones that happen at Volusia County beaches.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Tuesday that he wants promoters of unsanctioned, unpermitted social media events – sometimes called "takeovers" – to pay the costs that law enforcement incurs to manage these events, especially the ones that happen at Volusia County beaches.
Florida woman accused of holding 10-year-old boy by shirt, telling other kids to hit him
An Osceola County woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly told her children to hit another boy as she held the boy by his shirt during a fight at a park, according to the sheriff's office.
An Osceola County woman was arrested Monday after she allegedly told her children to hit another boy as she held the boy by his shirt during a fight at a park, according to the sheriff's office.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer recalls pulse nightclub shooting 10 years later
10 years after the Pulse Nightclub shooting, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared his perspective of what happened that night of the mass shooting.
10 years after the Pulse Nightclub shooting, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer shared his perspective of what happened that night of the mass shooting.
Severe storms cause hundreds of flight disruptions at MCO
Severe storms caused major travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport, with more than 400 flights canceled and over 500 delayed in a single day.
Severe storms caused major travel disruptions at Orlando International Airport, with more than 400 flights canceled and over 500 delayed in a single day.
Florida couple forced kid to drink hot sauce as punishment: Officials
Two people were arrested in Brevard County after police say a young girl was abused and forced to drink hot sauce despite being allergic to it.
Two people were arrested in Brevard County after police say a young girl was abused and forced to drink hot sauce despite being allergic to it.
Search continues for missing teen after canoe capsizes in Orlando lake
Authorities continued searching Monday night for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized on Lake Jessamine in Orange County.
Authorities continued searching Monday night for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized on Lake Jessamine in Orange County.
Several shootings kick off spring break in Volusia County
Authorities are investigating seven separate shootings reported across Volusia County over a 48-hour period during a violent weekend.
Authorities are investigating seven separate shootings reported across Volusia County over a 48-hour period during a violent weekend.
Storms cause some damage, usher in colder air
Severe storms moved through Central Florida before cooler air pushed into the region, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
Severe storms moved through Central Florida before cooler air pushed into the region, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
Titusville audit finds more than $1M in mismanaged taxpayer funds
A new city audit has uncovered more than $1 million in mismanaged funds in Titusville, highlighting serious problems with how the city tracks taxpayer dollars.
A new city audit has uncovered more than $1 million in mismanaged funds in Titusville, highlighting serious problems with how the city tracks taxpayer dollars.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted in 2020 road rage killing of father of 3
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted of 2020 road rage killing
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.