Former deputy sentenced in 2023 shooting death of girlfriend
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala. Leslie Boileau Jr. received a sentence of 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days — the exact age of victim Polina Wright at the time of her death.
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala. Leslie Boileau Jr. received a sentence of 25 years, 8 months, and 20 days — the exact age of victim Polina Wright at the time of her death.
Anna Kepner death: Few answers for family of Titusville teen found dead on cruise ship
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family.
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family.
Brevard County Sheriff’s Office breaks ground on training center
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday broke ground on a new $20 million training center in Viera that will serve as a regional hub for advanced law enforcement instruction. The facility will feature classrooms, shooting ranges, and other specialized training spaces. Sheriff Wayne Ivey called the project a major investment in the agency’s future. Half of the project’s funding — $10 million — comes from federal dollars.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday broke ground on a new $20 million training center in Viera that will serve as a regional hub for advanced law enforcement instruction. The facility will feature classrooms, shooting ranges, and other specialized training spaces. Sheriff Wayne Ivey called the project a major investment in the agency’s future. Half of the project’s funding — $10 million — comes from federal dollars.
Torrential rain carves massive gully under Mount Dora house, displacing family
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
Torrential rain carves massive gully under house
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
1 dead in police, SWAT standoff at Orlando strip mall
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
Orlando Police investigate barricade, shooting incident
The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the area of Edgewater Drive and Lee Road in Orlando, saying a suspect is barricaded in a building. Now, window and the front door of a tattoo shop are shattered where it's believed the suspect ran inside.
The Orlando Police Department is investigating a shooting incident in the area of Edgewater Drive and Lee Road in Orlando, saying a suspect is barricaded in a building. Now, window and the front door of a tattoo shop are shattered where it's believed the suspect ran inside.
School employee arrested for alleged romantic relationship with Sumter County teen student, deputies say
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Surveillance video: Barricade situation in Orlando
Surveillance video shared with FOX 35 Orlando appeared to show the moment SWAT is stations outside a strip mall near Edgewater Drive and Lee Road. Police. Police said it was investigating an active barricade situation.
Surveillance video shared with FOX 35 Orlando appeared to show the moment SWAT is stations outside a strip mall near Edgewater Drive and Lee Road. Police. Police said it was investigating an active barricade situation.
Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Strawberry Festival 2026: Concerts, tickets and pricing, dates, theme
Organizers have released the music lineup for the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Florida.
Organizers have released the music lineup for the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Florida.
Florida Sheriff Chitwood to NY cops: Come work here
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is encouraging New York police officers to move to Florida and highlighting some of the benefits: a signing bonus and school choice, among them. This comes after the election of mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is encouraging New York police officers to move to Florida and highlighting some of the benefits: a signing bonus and school choice, among them. This comes after the election of mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York.
Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.
Man arrested after allegedly beating, dragging woman in Volusia County: Deputies
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
No charges for OPD detective in death of bystander
An Orlando police detective will not face criminal charges in connection with a February chase that ended with the death of a 56-year-old bystander, prosecutors announced.
An Orlando police detective will not face criminal charges in connection with a February chase that ended with the death of a 56-year-old bystander, prosecutors announced.
Eustis neighborhood bridge reopens weeks after collapse
A neighborhood bridge in the Spring Ridge Estates community is back open after collapsing two weeks ago under 20 inches of rain, allowing families to finally drive back into their homes. Residents had expected to be blocked out until Thanksgiving, but the repaired culvert — commonly referred to as a bridge by neighbors — reopened at 5 p.m. Thursday.
A neighborhood bridge in the Spring Ridge Estates community is back open after collapsing two weeks ago under 20 inches of rain, allowing families to finally drive back into their homes. Residents had expected to be blocked out until Thanksgiving, but the repaired culvert — commonly referred to as a bridge by neighbors — reopened at 5 p.m. Thursday.
ULA Atlas V rocket launch from Cape Canaveral
ULA launched an Atlas V rocket carrying a ViaSat high-capacity broadband satellite from Space Launch Complex 41 on Thursday.
ULA launched an Atlas V rocket carrying a ViaSat high-capacity broadband satellite from Space Launch Complex 41 on Thursday.
Brevard County sheriff’s office welcomes new bloodhound
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member to its ranks: Max, a 1-year-old bloodhound donated to help deputies find missing people, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member to its ranks: Max, a 1-year-old bloodhound donated to help deputies find missing people, particularly those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.