Babysitter arrested after child with autism found near busy road
An Orange County babysitter was arrested after deputies said a nonverbal child with autism was found alone near a busy road.
An Orange County babysitter was arrested after deputies said a nonverbal child with autism was found alone near a busy road.
DeSantis pushes proposal to phase out Florida property taxes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special session next week to consider a proposal that could eventually eliminate property taxes for many homeowners.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special session next week to consider a proposal that could eventually eliminate property taxes for many homeowners.
Orange County commissioner proposes exotic animal ban after sloth deaths
An Orange County commissioner is calling for stricter local rules on exotic animals after dozens of sloths died at a Central Florida attraction. Commissioner Nicole Wilson is urging the county to consider a ban on importing exotic wildlife for commercial entertainment following a FOX 35 investigation into Sloth World, where 55 sloths reportedly died.
An Orange County commissioner is calling for stricter local rules on exotic animals after dozens of sloths died at a Central Florida attraction. Commissioner Nicole Wilson is urging the county to consider a ban on importing exotic wildlife for commercial entertainment following a FOX 35 investigation into Sloth World, where 55 sloths reportedly died.
Search underway for Gainesville homicide suspect
Authorities in Volusia and Alachua counties continued searching Wednesday for a man accused of fatally shooting a woman in Gainesville before leading police on a chase to Daytona Beach and fleeing on foot. Investigators identified the suspect as 31-year-old Xavion Perry III, who is accused of killing a 23-year-old woman Tuesday night at a condominium complex in Gainesville.
Authorities in Volusia and Alachua counties continued searching Wednesday for a man accused of fatally shooting a woman in Gainesville before leading police on a chase to Daytona Beach and fleeing on foot. Investigators identified the suspect as 31-year-old Xavion Perry III, who is accused of killing a 23-year-old woman Tuesday night at a condominium complex in Gainesville.
Road rage dispute leads to shooting at Palm Coast McDonald’s
A 61-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after a road rage dispute ended in a shooting at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Palm Coast, authorities said.
A 61-year-old man was hospitalized in critical condition after a road rage dispute ended in a shooting at a McDonald’s drive-thru in Palm Coast, authorities said.
Teen accused in stepsister’s cruise ship death released pending trial
A 16-year-old charged as an adult in the death of his stepsister on a family cruise will remain out of custody while awaiting trial, despite prosecutors arguing he is a danger to the community and a flight risk. Timothy Hudson is accused of raping and killing Anna Kepner last year while they were aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship and sharing a cabin, according to court records discussed during a Wednesday hearing in Miami.
A 16-year-old charged as an adult in the death of his stepsister on a family cruise will remain out of custody while awaiting trial, despite prosecutors arguing he is a danger to the community and a flight risk. Timothy Hudson is accused of raping and killing Anna Kepner last year while they were aboard the Carnival Horizon cruise ship and sharing a cabin, according to court records discussed during a Wednesday hearing in Miami.
Daytona Beach Police search for murder suspect | FULL
Daytona Beach police are searching for a murder suspect that fled Alachua County. The suspect, identified as Xavion Perry III, was spotted by officers Tuesday night, May 26.
Daytona Beach police are searching for a murder suspect that fled Alachua County. The suspect, identified as Xavion Perry III, was spotted by officers Tuesday night, May 26.
Anna Kepner update: Teen charged with killing stepsister remains with family before trial
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Winter Garden holiday house returns after code dispute
A Winter Garden home known for its elaborate holiday displays will return this year after months of zoning and permit disputes with Orange County officials.
A Winter Garden home known for its elaborate holiday displays will return this year after months of zoning and permit disputes with Orange County officials.
Police investigate illegal dumping into Titusville storm drain
Titusville police are investigating after surveillance video showed two men dumping an unknown liquid into a storm drain in a residential neighborhood.
Titusville police are investigating after surveillance video showed two men dumping an unknown liquid into a storm drain in a residential neighborhood.
Brevard Sheriff's Office to take over security at 3 Palm Bay schools
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey says there is no way on “God's green earth” he's going to let one school go uncovered.
Several sea turtle nests disturbed on the Space Coast over holiday weekend
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) received a report from the Sea Turtle Preservation Society after multiple stakes were moved from turtle nests over the weekend.
Judge upholds Florida congressional map amid gerrymandering challenge
A Florida judge on Tuesday upheld the state’s current congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups that the districts were drawn to unfairly favor Republicans.
A Florida judge on Tuesday upheld the state’s current congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups that the districts were drawn to unfairly favor Republicans.
No beach driving changes planned after toddler’s death
Volusia County officials say there are no immediate plans to change beach driving rules after a 22-month-old girl was hit and killed over Memorial Day weekend.
Volusia County officials say there are no immediate plans to change beach driving rules after a 22-month-old girl was hit and killed over Memorial Day weekend.
Officials investigate tampered sea turtle nests on Cocoa Beach
Wildlife officials are investigating after four marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach, an act that violates Florida law.
Wildlife officials are investigating after four marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach, an act that violates Florida law.
Dusty Ray Spencer: Death warrant signed, execution date set
A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.
A death warrant has been signed, and an execution date set, for a Florida man convicted of brutally beating, stabbing, and cutting his wife outside their home in Orange County in January 1992.
Judge sets trial date in deadly dog attack case after delays
A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case tied to the fatal dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, criticizing prosecutors for delays of more than a year after the child’s death.
A judge on Tuesday set an October trial date in the case tied to the fatal dog mauling of 8-year-old Michael Millett, criticizing prosecutors for delays of more than a year after the child’s death.
Winter Park considers retail development along Fairbanks Ave
Winter Park officials are set to vote this week on a proposed retail and restaurant development along Fairbanks Avenue as part of the city’s broader redevelopment plans for the corridor connecting Interstate 4 to downtown.
Winter Park officials are set to vote this week on a proposed retail and restaurant development along Fairbanks Avenue as part of the city’s broader redevelopment plans for the corridor connecting Interstate 4 to downtown.
Disney launches new summer attractions at Florida parks
Walt Disney World on Tuesday rolled out a wave of new attractions and updates across its theme parks as part of its “Cool Kids Summer” promotion.
Walt Disney World on Tuesday rolled out a wave of new attractions and updates across its theme parks as part of its “Cool Kids Summer” promotion.
NASA unveils timeline for future moon base
NASA on Tuesday outlined plans for a long-term moon base that would support astronauts living and working on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program.
NASA on Tuesday outlined plans for a long-term moon base that would support astronauts living and working on the lunar surface as part of the Artemis program.