Volusia sheriff speaks after deadly infant dog attack
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Daytona Beach. The sheriff gave updates on the investigation of a 5-month-old that was killed by a dog near Ormond Beach.
Sheriff: Dog kills 5-month-old baby in Volusia County
A 5-month-old boy was killed by a dog Wednesday night near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Volusia County Animal Services (VCAS) has now taken possession of the dog. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
5-month-old baby killed by dog in Volusia County
A 5-month-old has been killed by a dog near Ormond Beach, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood. FOX 35 News has a crew headed to the scene and will provide more information soon.
More Orange County patrols near park after attempted rape
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Office ae stepping up their patrols after a man attempted to rape a woman while she was running in Orange County. FOX 35's Marley Capper gives us the latest details on the attack.
Florida man arrested for animal cruelty after setting traps to kill cats: deputies
A Florida man was arrested after deputies found a bloodied dead cat in his trash can and animal traps outside his home.
Florida executes man in 1994 killing of wife, 2 kids; sets new death sentence state record
Florida has executed Edward Zakrzewski for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children.
Florida teacher fired over student nickname dispute to keep license in agreement with state
A former Brevard County teacher who lost her job after using a student’s preferred nickname is now eligible to return to the classroom.
Florida 'Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out': 48 arrested in child sex predator sting, officials say
Forty-eight men were recently arrested in a Florida undercover child sex predator sting called “Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out," officials say.
Florida AG speaks on Orange County ICE agreement
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier answered reporters' questions following a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. One of the questions touched upon his threat to remove Orange County’s mayor and commissioners from office, accusing them of defying state law by refusing to assist with the transport of immigration detainees to a controversial detention facility in the Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz."
40 men arrested in Florida child sex predator sting, officials say
Multiple law enforcement officials gathered to host a press conference to announce the results of an undercover operation on Wednesday afternoon in Marion County. Forty people were arrested in the child sex predator sting called "Operation Seek and Yee Shall Find Out."
Lawrence Dority guilty in shooting death of ex-Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne
A Florida jury has found Lawrence Dority guilty of second-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of former Orlando Magic basketball player Adreian Payne.
Plane makes emergency landing on Florida road: officials
A small Cessna plane was forced to make an emergency landing Wednesday in Osceola County.
Nearly 5 tons of seized cocaine worth $73.3 million offloaded in Florida, officials say
A large haul of more than $73 million worth of cocaine that was seized by the U.S. Coast Guard was offloaded on Tuesday in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Man shot and killed in Marion County, deputies investigating
Authorities are investigating after a man was shot and killed on Wednesday morning in Marion County, deputies say.
Florida woman hides more than $90 million from IRS, sentenced to 30 months in prison: Court records
A Florida woman has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after she and two family members allegedly conspired to hide more than $90 million that was held in undeclared bank accounts in several countries.
Jacksonville street takeover: Nearly 700 juveniles attend 'illegal and extremely dangerous’ gathering
Officials said the “problematic behavior" included drug use, fighting and pepper-spraying each other. While attempting to disperse the event, officers also recovered a juvenile with a firearm.
Florida officers arrest 6 friends, clear 11 cases after great dane dog killed in drive-by shooting
Six friends have been arrested, and 11 cases have been closed, following a 2024 drive-by shooting where a great dane dog was killed on a front porch in Florida, according to officers with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO).
Rare twin foals born in Central Florida defy the odds: Meet 'Lucky' and 'Charm'
A Central Florida mare is recovering alongside her two newborns after delivering an extremely rare set of twin foals — a birth veterinarians say almost never results in three surviving horses.
Scorching heat wave causes flight delays, weight limits across U.S.
Extreme heat is disrupting air travel across the U.S. this week, as record-setting temperatures impact both flight schedules and aircraft performance.
Lawrence Dority murder trial: Man accused of killing Magic player Adrian Payne claims self-defense
A judge and attorneys are finalizing jury instructions in the second-degree murder trial of Lawrence Dority, who is accused of fatally shooting former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne in 2022.