Florida man, 19, killed, cut up, abandoned body in suitcase, police say
Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.
Lucas Sander Jones, 19, was charged with the murder of a registered sex offender, Colie Lee Daniel. Investigators said evidence and witness statements show Jones cut up Daniel's body and put his body parts in a suitcase. Jones' girlfriend told police he told her not to say anything.
Interstate 4 reopens in Sanford after explosive scare
Authorities stopped a truck on Interstate 4 on Friday and detained the driver after receiving information suggesting a possible explosive device inside. The driver was taken into custody, officials said. A law enforcement expert said no explosive device was ultimately found in the truck, though the origin of the initial tip remains unclear.
Authorities stopped a truck on Interstate 4 on Friday and detained the driver after receiving information suggesting a possible explosive device inside. The driver was taken into custody, officials said. A law enforcement expert said no explosive device was ultimately found in the truck, though the origin of the initial tip remains unclear.
Florida man, 85, with dementia shoots son, deputies say
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3.
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say. The Osceola County Sheriff's office responded to an area on Westmoreland Circle in Kissimmee regarding a shooting that took place around 12:40 p.m. on April 3.
I-4 EB shut down in Seminole County after semi-truck traffic stop
Interstate 4 eastbound was shut down Friday afternoon in Seminole County after authorities responded to a semi-truck incident near mile marker 102, close to the Seminole Towne Center mall.
Interstate 4 eastbound was shut down Friday afternoon in Seminole County after authorities responded to a semi-truck incident near mile marker 102, close to the Seminole Towne Center mall.
Florida man undergoing surgery after being shot by his dad diagnosed with dementia
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say.
A man was airlifted to the hospital after authorities say he was shot by his father – an elderly man with dementia, deputies say.
Registered sex offender's body found in suitcase abandoned at Palm Bay's The Compound
A registered sex offender's body was found in a suitcase left in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known as "The Compound."
A registered sex offender's body was found in a suitcase left in an undeveloped area of Palm Bay, known as "The Compound."
Disney: Red river hog piglets born at Animal Kingdom Lodge
Three red river hog piglets born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will soon make their public debut at the resort's savanna.
Three red river hog piglets born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge will soon make their public debut at the resort's savanna.
NASA: Artemis II completes translunar injection burn on way to the moon
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
We are now officially 24 hours into the historic Artemis II mission. Following Wednesday night’s iconic liftoff from Florida’s Space Coast, the four-person crew is currently orbiting Earth, but the most critical decision of the mission is still looming just hours away.
Melby, manatee rescued from Florida storm drain, to be released after SeaWorld recovery
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
A manatee that was rescued from a storm drain in Melbourne Beach in February will be released back into Florida waters after months of rehabilitation at SeaWorld.
Audit finds Daytona Beach city spending policies ignored
An audit has found that Daytona Beach city officials have largely ignored purchasing policies in place since 2006, raising concerns over accountability and oversight.
An audit has found that Daytona Beach city officials have largely ignored purchasing policies in place since 2006, raising concerns over accountability and oversight.
Car slams into Poinciana home, bursts into flames
A two-vehicle crash in Poinciana led to a car slamming into a home and catching fire Friday morning, officials said. Homeowner Zalena Allysingh was gardening outside when the vehicle veered off the road, and she narrowly avoided being hit.
A two-vehicle crash in Poinciana led to a car slamming into a home and catching fire Friday morning, officials said. Homeowner Zalena Allysingh was gardening outside when the vehicle veered off the road, and she narrowly avoided being hit.
Tiger Woods arrest video released following rollover crash
Tiger Woods was arrested in South Florida on March 27 following a rollover crash and charged with DUI, authorities said. Woods told deputies he was looking at his phone and changing the radio when his Land Rover clipped a truck and flipped, and police found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. He refused a urine test, and President Donald Trump later expressed sympathy, calling Woods a close friend.
Tiger Woods was arrested in South Florida on March 27 following a rollover crash and charged with DUI, authorities said. Woods told deputies he was looking at his phone and changing the radio when his Land Rover clipped a truck and flipped, and police found two hydrocodone pills in his pocket. He refused a urine test, and President Donald Trump later expressed sympathy, calling Woods a close friend.
Artemis II crew headed to far side of the moon
For the first time since 1972, humans have left Earth orbit as NASA’s Artemis II mission heads to the moon. The Orion capsule successfully fired its engines, reaching 24,500 mph and setting a course to slingshot around the far side of the moon before returning to Earth. The crew, now more than 250,000 miles from Earth, will spend over a week in space, testing systems and making history with the deepest human spaceflight in more than 50 years.
For the first time since 1972, humans have left Earth orbit as NASA’s Artemis II mission heads to the moon. The Orion capsule successfully fired its engines, reaching 24,500 mph and setting a course to slingshot around the far side of the moon before returning to Earth. The crew, now more than 250,000 miles from Earth, will spend over a week in space, testing systems and making history with the deepest human spaceflight in more than 50 years.
Young Florida mom killed in suspected DUI crash; Family seeks answers
A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 that investigators say was caused by an impaired driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
A 22-year-old mother of two was killed in a crash on Interstate 75 that investigators say was caused by an impaired driver, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Jury convicts man in 2022 DUI crash that killed Florida woman
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
A jury found 32-year-old Justin Cobb guilty of DUI manslaughter and two counts of DUI with serious bodily injury in the 2022 death of 75-year-old Elfriede Meyer in Umatilla,
Florida family says teen’s survival after highway crash is 'blessing'
The family of a 17-year-old boy says it is a miracle he is alive after being struck by a car on Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach.
The family of a 17-year-old boy says it is a miracle he is alive after being struck by a car on Interstate 95 in Daytona Beach.
School bus clipped by train in Bushnell; no injuries reported
A school bus was hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Bushnell, though no injuries were reported among students or staff, authorities said.
A school bus was hit by a train Thursday afternoon in Bushnell, though no injuries were reported among students or staff, authorities said.
Man with Parkinson’s disease allegedly injured during arrest at family’s home in Orange City
City officials are reviewing body camera video that shows the arrest of a 79-year-old man whose family says he has Parkinson’s disease.
City officials are reviewing body camera video that shows the arrest of a 79-year-old man whose family says he has Parkinson’s disease.
Child shot in Orlando near apartment complex, police say
A child was hospitalized after a shooting near an apartment complex in Orlando, authorities said.
A child was hospitalized after a shooting near an apartment complex in Orlando, authorities said.
Achieving greatness: Montverde Academy Girls’ track wins national championship
Montverde Academy continues its legacy of athletic excellence as four members of the girls' track and field team recently captured a national championship at the New Balance Indoor Nationals. The relay team, consisting of DaQuana Howell, Adriana Rodriguez, Nakira Hudson, and Dasia Reed, set a new national high school record in the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:34.25.
Montverde Academy continues its legacy of athletic excellence as four members of the girls' track and field team recently captured a national championship at the New Balance Indoor Nationals. The relay team, consisting of DaQuana Howell, Adriana Rodriguez, Nakira Hudson, and Dasia Reed, set a new national high school record in the 4x200 relay with a time of 1:34.25.