E-bike and scooters in the spotlight after crashes
There’s a push to ensure everyone understands the rules about e-bikes and e-scooters, following an incident where two kids were struck by cars while riding in Winter Park. Winter Park Commissioner, Coach Craig Russell and Winter Park Police Officer Gordon Shyy explain why this safety push is so important and remind us of some of the key rules.
84-year-old man rescued from marsh by Brevard County deputies
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office said they were recently able to partner with other agencies to help locate and rescue an 84-year-old man who was lost in the marsh. Deputies said the man was taken to the hospital after receiving medical care.
Florida gas price average dips below $3 a gallon: AAA
The state average price for gas in Florida has dipped below $3 a gallon, according to AAA.
SpaceX rocket to launch classified NROL-69 mission from Florida: How to watch live
SpaceX is gearing up for the NROL-69 mission launch from Florida on Monday afternoon.
Florida mom, boyfriend charges upgraded to murder after 10-year-old boy dies from alleged abuse: officials
A Central Florida mother and her boyfriend are each facing a murder charge after the woman's 10-year-old son, Xavier Williams, died from suspected abuse and neglect, according to court records.
SpaceX aims to increase launches from Florida's Cape Canaveral
SpaceX officials said they want to more than double the number of Falcon 9 launches from the Cape Canaveral Space Station in Florida's Brevard County. Right now, there are about 50 launches per year, but SpaceX wants to get to 120.
66th annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival taking place
The Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival is taking place this weekend. The event is one of the nation’s oldest, largest and most prestigious outdoor art festivals. The festival is produced by an all-volunteer board and draws more than 250,000 visitors each year.
3 teens accused of fleeing deputies, calling Uber to get away
Deputies in Volusia County say three teens led them on a chase, ditched their car and then hopped into an Uber to try and escape. All three teens have now been taken into custody.
New Smyrna Beach to bring back Special Event Zone
Cops in New Smyrna Beach are getting ready for a big Spring Break truck meet-up tomorrow. This has prompted law enforcement officials to enact a Special Event Zone, which means rule-breakers could face stricter penalties.
Man arrested for attempted murder in Volusia County
Deputies said a Florida man has been arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly hit a man in the head multiple times and dug a grave for him in a homeless camp. Reports show the man that was attacked has regained consciousness but is believed to have significant long-term injury and memory loss.
Officials: 1 dead in Zellwood plane crash
Officials say one person is dead following a plane crash that ended with a fire on Saturday morning near the Bob White Airstrip in Zellwood, Florida. It is currently unclear what led to the plane crash.
3 missing in Florida after boat flips near Goat Island, emergency crews suspend search: officials
Emergency crews said they have suspended their search for an adult and two minors who went missing on Saturday after they capsized near Goat Island on the St. Johns River in Florida.
DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.
Floridians brace for busy Spring Break weekend
Spring Break is in full swing, and police said they are determined to crack down on any crimes that take place. In Volusia County, Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his deputies have been prepping for months to address any incidents. So far this week, the Volusia County Sheriff's Office said it has arrested 120 people, with 12 of those being felonies. At least 20 of the arrests were related to children under the age of 18.
Florida 'attempted murderer' attacks man, digs grave for him at homeless camp: deputies
Deputies said a Florida man has been arrested for attempted murder after he allegedly hit a man in the head multiple times and dug a grave for him in a homeless camp.
Alleged attempted murderer arrested in Volusia County
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office said they arrested 29-year-old Giovanni Bubenik for attempted murder on Friday night. Deputies say Bubenik allegedly attacked a man and dug him a grave in a DeLand-area transient camp last weekend. Reports show the victim has regained consciousness but is believed to have significant long-term injury and memory loss.
Maddie Soto update: Stephen Sterns jailhouse calls released
Stephan Sterns has been accused of killing 13-year-old Maddie Soto, and new audio recordings have been released by the State Attorney's Office detailing his alleged account of the events surrounding her death.
Boy dies after alleged torture, abuse by mother, her boyfriend; enhanced charges expected
A 10-year-old boy from Lake County has died weeks after suffering severe abuse and neglect at the hands of his mother and his mother's boyfriend, according to the Tavares Police Department.
Florida Senate bill would tweak funding, tracking for school voucher programs
The Florida Senate has introduced a bill to tweak funding and tracking for school voucher programs.
Florida House considers bill to lower minimum age for rifle purchases from 21 to 18
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to lower the minimum age for buying rifles from 21 to 18, reversing a law passed after the Parkland shooting.