Registered sex offender sentenced to 30 years in kidnapping case
A registered sex offender was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for kidnapping, torturing, and abusing an 11-year-old boy, authorities said.
A registered sex offender was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for kidnapping, torturing, and abusing an 11-year-old boy, authorities said.
Florida attorney general sues Netflix over data collection
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.
Florida man arrested after animal control rescues 36 dogs from property, 15 euthanized
36 dogs were rescued, including 11 puppies, from a home in Melrose on Thursday, Sept. 3 following months of complaints from neighbors, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
36 dogs were rescued, including 11 puppies, from a home in Melrose on Thursday, Sept. 3 following months of complaints from neighbors, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.
Man Accused using tools to break through shared wall: Neighbor
A Palm Coast family is speaking out after a quiet evening turned into a nightmare when a neighbor allegedly tried to break into their home through a shared drywall.
A Palm Coast family is speaking out after a quiet evening turned into a nightmare when a neighbor allegedly tried to break into their home through a shared drywall.
OCPS weighs teacher cuts as enrollment decline deepens budget shortfall
Orange County Public Schools is considering cuts to teaching positions as the district grapples with declining enrollment, reduced state funding, and rising health care costs, officials said. District leaders stressed that layoffs remain a last resort as schools adjust staffing to match lower student enrollment.
Orange County Public Schools is considering cuts to teaching positions as the district grapples with declining enrollment, reduced state funding, and rising health care costs, officials said. District leaders stressed that layoffs remain a last resort as schools adjust staffing to match lower student enrollment.
Teen killed in Osteen ATV crash remembered as 'full of life'
A Volusia County family is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old girl they describe as creative, compassionate, and devoted to the people around her after she was killed in an ATV crash over the weekend.
A Volusia County family is mourning the loss of a 15-year-old girl they describe as creative, compassionate, and devoted to the people around her after she was killed in an ATV crash over the weekend.
NTSB focuses on runway safety system, pilot actions in Miami Amazon cargo jet crash
Federal investigators are focusing on runway safety features and pilot actions as they continue investigating the cargo jet crash that killed five people after the aircraft overran a runway at Miami Executive Airport.
Federal investigators are focusing on runway safety features and pilot actions as they continue investigating the cargo jet crash that killed five people after the aircraft overran a runway at Miami Executive Airport.
Clermont man accused of intentionally striking bicyclist with car
A Clermont man is accused of intentionally driving his vehicle into a bicyclist in a Taco Bell parking lot before fleeing the scene, according to police. The cyclist suffered minor injuries despite the bicycle being destroyed in the crash.
A Clermont man is accused of intentionally driving his vehicle into a bicyclist in a Taco Bell parking lot before fleeing the scene, according to police. The cyclist suffered minor injuries despite the bicycle being destroyed in the crash.
1 injured after multi-county chase ends with deputy-involved shooting in Dunnellon, deputies say
A Levy County deputy shot a person after a traffic stop led to a pursuit into Marion County late Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
A Levy County deputy shot a person after a traffic stop led to a pursuit into Marion County late Tuesday, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Florida attorney general seeks criminal penalties for AI companies tied to crimes
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for new state laws that would hold artificial intelligence companies criminally liable when their platforms are used to facilitate crimes, arguing existing safeguards are not enough to prevent abuse.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling for new state laws that would hold artificial intelligence companies criminally liable when their platforms are used to facilitate crimes, arguing existing safeguards are not enough to prevent abuse.
Rescued manatee recovering after crab trap entanglement
A manatee is recovering after wildlife rescuers freed it from a crab trap that left the animal struggling to surface for air in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville.
A manatee is recovering after wildlife rescuers freed it from a crab trap that left the animal struggling to surface for air in the Indian River Lagoon near Titusville.
Hidden camera found in doggy daycare bathroom, deputies say
The owner of a New Smyrna Beach dog daycare is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he secretly installed a hidden camera disguised as an electrical outlet inside a bathroom used by employees and customers, including children.
The owner of a New Smyrna Beach dog daycare is facing multiple felony charges after investigators say he secretly installed a hidden camera disguised as an electrical outlet inside a bathroom used by employees and customers, including children.
Beloved Tennessee doctor killed in Titusville plane crash
Federal investigators are working to determine what caused a small plane to crash shortly after takeoff in Titusville on Labor Day, killing the pilot, a longtime Tennessee physician remembered for decades of caring for patients.
Federal investigators are working to determine what caused a small plane to crash shortly after takeoff in Titusville on Labor Day, killing the pilot, a longtime Tennessee physician remembered for decades of caring for patients.
Winter Park considers paid parking at 2 popular parks
Winter Park commissioners will consider a proposal Wednesday to launch a six-month pilot program that would bring paid parking to two of the city's most popular parks.
Winter Park commissioners will consider a proposal Wednesday to launch a six-month pilot program that would bring paid parking to two of the city's most popular parks.
Dozens of cats seek homes after Port Orange rescuer dies
After a longtime animal advocate died, dozens of cats she rescued are now looking for homes as a Central Florida rescue works to care for them.
After a longtime animal advocate died, dozens of cats she rescued are now looking for homes as a Central Florida rescue works to care for them.
Dozens of cats seek homes after Port Orange rescuer dies from terminal cancer
After a longtime animal advocate died, dozens of cats she rescued are now looking for homes as a Central Florida rescue works to care for them.
After a longtime animal advocate died, dozens of cats she rescued are now looking for homes as a Central Florida rescue works to care for them.
Corvette doing donuts crashes into car, sends vehicle into Longwood home
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
Corvette doing donuts crashes into car, sends vehicle into home: FHP
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
A 20-year-old driver is facing a reckless driving charge after the Florida Highway Patrol said he was performing donuts in a Longwood intersection, causing a crash that sent another vehicle into a nearby home.
Blue Origin blast sent sound waves more than 1,000 miles, researchers say
New research shows the explosion that destroyed Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral in May generated sound waves that traveled more than 1,000 miles, reaching sensors in Texas.
New research shows the explosion that destroyed Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket on its launch pad at Cape Canaveral in May generated sound waves that traveled more than 1,000 miles, reaching sensors in Texas.
Amazon cargo jet crash: Voice, flight recorders recovered as investigation continues
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.
The National Transportation Safety Board provided an update on the deadly Amazon cargo jet crash that killed five people.