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.
Florida man accused of ambushing officer after calling 911 to lure police
A Florida man is accused of ambushing a police officer after allegedly calling 911 and falsely reporting a large group of people in his yard to draw officers to his home, authorities said.
A Florida man is accused of ambushing a police officer after allegedly calling 911 and falsely reporting a large group of people in his yard to draw officers to his home, authorities said.
South Daytona officer shot during road rage chase, authorities say
A South Daytona police officer was shot during a dramatic road rage incident that ended in a fiery crash and shootout, authorities said.
A South Daytona police officer was shot during a dramatic road rage incident that ended in a fiery crash and shootout, authorities said.
Rainfall totals: 2" of rain in some spots in Central Florida
UP to 2" of rain has fallen in the last 48 hours in some spots in Orlando and Central Florida, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. Several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Monday as strong storms moved through.
UP to 2" of rain has fallen in the last 48 hours in some spots in Orlando and Central Florida, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. Several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Monday as strong storms moved through.
Volusia Sheriff on Daytona Beach: Water bottles, not gunfire, caused panic | Full speech
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break. He said people on the beach smashing water bottles may have sounded like gunfire, which caused panic and people to stampede across the beach. The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating four shooting incidents that happened over the weekend with the City of Daytona Beach, though none happened at the beach itself, the sheriff said. More than 130 people were arrested at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach last weekend, he said.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break. He said people on the beach smashing water bottles may have sounded like gunfire, which caused panic and people to stampede across the beach. The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating four shooting incidents that happened over the weekend with the City of Daytona Beach, though none happened at the beach itself, the sheriff said. More than 130 people were arrested at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach last weekend, he said.
Officials warn of tampered lifesaving rings along Space Coast beaches
Authorities and safety advocates are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.
Authorities and safety advocates are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.
Search underway for missing teen after canoe capsizes on Lake Jessamine
Authorities are searching for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized Monday afternoon on Lake Jessamine, just south of Orlando.
Authorities are searching for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized Monday afternoon on Lake Jessamine, just south of Orlando.