Several shootings kick off spring break in Volusia County
Authorities are investigating seven separate shootings reported across Volusia County over a 48-hour period during a violent weekend.
Authorities are investigating seven separate shootings reported across Volusia County over a 48-hour period during a violent weekend.
Storms cause some damage, usher in colder air
Severe storms moved through Central Florida before cooler air pushed into the region, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
Severe storms moved through Central Florida before cooler air pushed into the region, bringing a sharp drop in temperatures.
Titusville audit finds more than $1M in mismanaged taxpayer funds
A new city audit has uncovered more than $1 million in mismanaged funds in Titusville, highlighting serious problems with how the city tracks taxpayer dollars.
A new city audit has uncovered more than $1 million in mismanaged funds in Titusville, highlighting serious problems with how the city tracks taxpayer dollars.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted in 2020 road rage killing of father of 3
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Sentencing delayed for man convicted of 2020 road rage killing
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Sentencing has been delayed again for a man convicted of killing a father of three in a 2020 road rage shooting.
Florida man accused of ambushing officer after calling 911 to lure police
A Florida man is accused of ambushing a police officer after allegedly calling 911 and falsely reporting a large group of people in his yard to draw officers to his home, authorities said.
A Florida man is accused of ambushing a police officer after allegedly calling 911 and falsely reporting a large group of people in his yard to draw officers to his home, authorities said.
South Daytona officer shot during road rage chase, authorities say
A South Daytona police officer was shot during a dramatic road rage incident that ended in a fiery crash and shootout, authorities said.
A South Daytona police officer was shot during a dramatic road rage incident that ended in a fiery crash and shootout, authorities said.
Rainfall totals: 2" of rain in some spots in Central Florida
UP to 2" of rain has fallen in the last 48 hours in some spots in Orlando and Central Florida, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. Several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Monday as strong storms moved through.
UP to 2" of rain has fallen in the last 48 hours in some spots in Orlando and Central Florida, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team. Several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Monday as strong storms moved through.
Volusia Sheriff on Daytona Beach: Water bottles, not gunfire, caused panic | Full speech
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break. He said people on the beach smashing water bottles may have sounded like gunfire, which caused panic and people to stampede across the beach. The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating four shooting incidents that happened over the weekend with the City of Daytona Beach, though none happened at the beach itself, the sheriff said. More than 130 people were arrested at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach last weekend, he said.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break. He said people on the beach smashing water bottles may have sounded like gunfire, which caused panic and people to stampede across the beach. The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating four shooting incidents that happened over the weekend with the City of Daytona Beach, though none happened at the beach itself, the sheriff said. More than 130 people were arrested at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach last weekend, he said.
Officials warn of tampered lifesaving rings along Space Coast beaches
Authorities and safety advocates are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.
Authorities and safety advocates are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.
Search underway for missing teen after canoe capsizes on Lake Jessamine
Authorities are searching for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized Monday afternoon on Lake Jessamine, just south of Orlando.
Authorities are searching for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized Monday afternoon on Lake Jessamine, just south of Orlando.
Spring break weekend in Daytona Beach sees shootings, arrests
A busy spring break weekend in Daytona Beach was marked by several shootings, large crowds, and dozens of arrests, authorities said.
A busy spring break weekend in Daytona Beach was marked by several shootings, large crowds, and dozens of arrests, authorities said.
South Daytona Beach officer shot twice in pursuit, recovering, police chief says
A South Daytona Beach officer was shot twice while pursuing a shooting suspect near I-95.
A South Daytona Beach officer was shot twice while pursuing a shooting suspect near I-95.
Florida man accused of hitting, kicking dog after dragging dog on leash, police say
A man was seen dragging a puppy on a leash behind him while he was riding his bike, then physically abusing the dog, multiple witnesses told police.
A man was seen dragging a puppy on a leash behind him while he was riding his bike, then physically abusing the dog, multiple witnesses told police.
Former Mount Dora firefighter accused of theft, tampering with emergency medication
A Mount Dora firefighter, who resigned last week, is accused of compromising medication and patient care by tampering with Benadryl vials, police say.
A Mount Dora firefighter, who resigned last week, is accused of compromising medication and patient care by tampering with Benadryl vials, police say.
First measles case reported in Osceola County this year
Health officials have confirmed the first case of Measles this year in Osceola County. According to the Florida Department of Health, the patient is a person in their 20s who contracted the virus while traveling out of state.
Health officials have confirmed the first case of Measles this year in Osceola County. According to the Florida Department of Health, the patient is a person in their 20s who contracted the virus while traveling out of state.
Homeowners push for new law to oust CDD board members
Residents in the Concorde Estates neighborhood say they want answers after discovering that nearly $900,000 of their community district’s budget was spent within about three weeks late last year.
Residents in the Concorde Estates neighborhood say they want answers after discovering that nearly $900,000 of their community district’s budget was spent within about three weeks late last year.
Sesame Workshop sues SeaWorld, putting partnership at risk
Sesame Workshop has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld and its parent company United Parks & Resorts, alleging the company tarnished the Sesame Street brand and failed to meet financial obligations.
Sesame Workshop has filed a lawsuit against SeaWorld and its parent company United Parks & Resorts, alleging the company tarnished the Sesame Street brand and failed to meet financial obligations.
Daytona Beach officer under investigation for behavior during arrest
A police officer in Daytona Beach has been placed on administrative duty after body camera video appeared to show him punching a handcuffed suspect during an arrest, authorities said.
A police officer in Daytona Beach has been placed on administrative duty after body camera video appeared to show him punching a handcuffed suspect during an arrest, authorities said.
Possible overdose-turned suspicious death investigation in Marion County
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a possible overdose Friday evening, authorities said.
Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff's Office are investigating a suspicious death after responding to a possible overdose Friday evening, authorities said.