5-year-old boy drowns at Davenport vacation rental. deputies say
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Davenport, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Davenport, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Homicide suspect dies after crash and police pursuit in Titusville
A homicide suspect from Volusia County died Monday night after leading Titusville police on a pursuit that ended when his vehicle crashed into a pond at Sand Point Park, authorities said.
A homicide suspect from Volusia County died Monday night after leading Titusville police on a pursuit that ended when his vehicle crashed into a pond at Sand Point Park, authorities said.
Amber Alert suspect dies following deputy-involved shooting: Sheriff
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
A suspect named in a Marion County AMBER Alert has died after deputies attempted to stop his vehicle and shots were fired during the encounter, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Experts explain why New Smyrna Beach leads the nation in shark bites
New Smyrna Beach holds a title that might make some beachgoers think twice before going in the water: The Shark Bite Capital of the World.
New Smyrna Beach holds a title that might make some beachgoers think twice before going in the water: The Shark Bite Capital of the World.
Brevard County tests new method to reduce Indian River Lagoon pollution
Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.
Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.
Seminole County school officials outline five-year plan
Seminole County Public Schools leaders unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Monday, outlining priorities for the upcoming school year during the district's annual State of the Schools address in Lake Mary.
Seminole County Public Schools leaders unveiled a new five-year strategic plan Monday, outlining priorities for the upcoming school year during the district's annual State of the Schools address in Lake Mary.
Search for suspects after Titusville family’s home hit by gunfire
Titusville police are searching for two suspects after a home was struck by gunfire while a family slept inside early Saturday, leaving neighbors shaken and investigators without a clear motive.
Titusville police are searching for two suspects after a home was struck by gunfire while a family slept inside early Saturday, leaving neighbors shaken and investigators without a clear motive.
Florida set to carry out 2 executions in one day
Florida is scheduled to execute two death row inmates Tuesday, marking the first time in 62 years that the state will carry out two executions on the same day if last-minute appeals are denied.
Florida is scheduled to execute two death row inmates Tuesday, marking the first time in 62 years that the state will carry out two executions on the same day if last-minute appeals are denied.
Police seeking 2 suspects accused of shooting into Titusville home
The Titusville Police Department continues to seek public help to identify two suspects accused of shooting into a home with people inside. Though no one was hurt, police said, the act demonstrates a reckless disregard for human life.
The Titusville Police Department continues to seek public help to identify two suspects accused of shooting into a home with people inside. Though no one was hurt, police said, the act demonstrates a reckless disregard for human life.
Experts explain why New Smyrna Beach leads nation in shark bites
A tourist's recent shark bite near Daytona Beach Shores is drawing renewed attention to nearby New Smyrna Beach, long known as the "shark bite capital of the world" because of its high number of shark encounters.
A tourist's recent shark bite near Daytona Beach Shores is drawing renewed attention to nearby New Smyrna Beach, long known as the "shark bite capital of the world" because of its high number of shark encounters.
Brevard County tests new method to reduce lagoon pollution
Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.
Brevard County is testing a new approach to improving water quality in the Indian River Lagoon by covering nutrient-rich muck with clean sand instead of removing it through dredging.
Remains found in Cape Coral canal identified as woman missing since 1985
Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.
Human remains discovered by kayakers in a Cape Coral canal in 2024 have been identified through DNA as 23-year-old Rose Marie Gayhart, who vanished in 1985.
Florida set to execute 2 death row inmates within hours of each other on Tuesday
Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.
Two men on Florida's death row are scheduled to be executed on Tuesday – within six hours of each other – at the Florida State Prison in Bradford County.
Tinder date gone wrong: The Villages man held woman's friend at gunpoint in money dispute, deputies say
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
A man, 67, from The Villages was arrested after allegedly chasing his Tinder date and her three friends in his pickup truck when the date ended early after she felt uncomfortable and he wanted his money back, deputies say.
Orlando weather: Hot, humid and stormy end to the weekend
Afternoon and evening downpours and storms return today, with slightly higher chances than yesterday.
Afternoon and evening downpours and storms return today, with slightly higher chances than yesterday.
Death investigation underway after body found in Lee County structure fire
A death investigation is underway in Lee County after a person was found dead during a structure fire investigation, the sheriff's office reported.
A death investigation is underway in Lee County after a person was found dead during a structure fire investigation, the sheriff's office reported.
Fleeing felon caught by K9 after tossing trafficking-level drugs from car window: Deputies
A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.
A convicted felon led Florida deputies on a pursuit through Deltona after fleeing a traffic stop and tossing a bag filled with guns and trafficking-level drugs out his window, according to court documents.
Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
Stray kitten rescued by Florida deputy during DUI stop finds forever home
A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
A stray kitten has found a forever home after a Marion County sheriff's deputy rescued the animal during a late-night DUI traffic stop.
13-year-old girl rescued from Florida motel; kidnapping suspects arrested: JSO
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.
A 13-year-old girl who investigators say was kidnapped from Georgia was rescued from a Jacksonville motel room during a law enforcement operation, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office.