Charity ride in honor of DeLand boy killed in dog attack
Nearly 200 bikers gathered early Sunday morning for a charity motorcycle ride in honor of 8-year-old Michael Millet, who was tragically killed in January after being attacked by two roaming dogs in his Volusia County neighborhood.
Nearly 200 bikers gathered early Sunday morning for a charity motorcycle ride in honor of 8-year-old Michael Millet, who was tragically killed in January after being attacked by two roaming dogs in his Volusia County neighborhood.
Police ID boy, 10, killed in child abuse case
A 10-year-old boy at the center of a horrific child abuse investigation in Florida, allegedly at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, has died. Xavier Williams died on Friday, police said, weeks after he was brought to the hospital with head-to-toe bruises and burns. His 9-year-old brother survived. Police are now looking to upgrade the charges against the boy's mother and her boyfriend.
A 10-year-old boy at the center of a horrific child abuse investigation in Florida, allegedly at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, has died. Xavier Williams died on Friday, police said, weeks after he was brought to the hospital with head-to-toe bruises and burns. His 9-year-old brother survived. Police are now looking to upgrade the charges against the boy's mother and her boyfriend.
Vigil planned for Tavares boy killed in child abuse case
The Tavares Police Department will host a candlelight vigil for Xavier Williams on March 29.
The Tavares Police Department will host a candlelight vigil for Xavier Williams on March 29.
Fire breaks out at Disney's EPCOT
A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke above the World Showcase, near the France Pavilion. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke.
A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke above the World Showcase, near the France Pavilion. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke.
Florida man who performed hurricane rescues honored for heroism
When the storm surge raced onto Indian Rocks Beach near Clearwater during Hurricane Helene, Martin Thomas rescued about a dozen of his neighbors on his surf board. Now, he's being recognized for his heroism.
When the storm surge raced onto Indian Rocks Beach near Clearwater during Hurricane Helene, Martin Thomas rescued about a dozen of his neighbors on his surf board. Now, he's being recognized for his heroism.
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.
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.
Suspect shot during shopping plaza confrontation
A wanted suspect pulled a gun on deputies and was then shot in the middle of a busy shopping plaza in Hernando County. Zachary Bowles, 31, is a documented gang member known on the streets as "King Juice." Deputies say he's career criminal with 21 felony convictions.
A wanted suspect pulled a gun on deputies and was then shot in the middle of a busy shopping plaza in Hernando County. Zachary Bowles, 31, is a documented gang member known on the streets as "King Juice." Deputies say he's career criminal with 21 felony convictions.
EPCOT Fire: Smoke plume fills Disney World park
A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke into the area. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke. Officials with Disney said a walk-in cooler caught fire backstage near the French Pavilion.
A fire sparked backstage at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park on Saturday evening, sending a dark plume of smoke into the area. People at or near the park flooded social media with videos and photos of the fire and smoke. Officials with Disney said a walk-in cooler caught fire backstage near the French Pavilion.
LEGOLAND offers sneak peek at 'Sea Life Florida'
LEGOLAND is getting ready to make waves with the grand opening of a brand-new aquarium. "Sea Life Florida" is built as a one-of-a-kind experience for both children and their families. The aquarium is expected to open in May.
LEGOLAND is getting ready to make waves with the grand opening of a brand-new aquarium. "Sea Life Florida" is built as a one-of-a-kind experience for both children and their families. The aquarium is expected to open in May.
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.
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.
Drought fuels fires across Central Florida
Brush fires continue to break out across Florida due to the dry conditions bringing drought to the area. A drought is defined as a period of drier-than-normal conditions, and it can last for days, months or even years. Locally, we are continuing to see the severe drought conditions reaching further into Lake County, and moderate drought conditions continuing to impact Orlando.
Brush fires continue to break out across Florida due to the dry conditions bringing drought to the area. A drought is defined as a period of drier-than-normal conditions, and it can last for days, months or even years. Locally, we are continuing to see the severe drought conditions reaching further into Lake County, and moderate drought conditions continuing to impact Orlando.
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.
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.
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.
2 men arrested in Florida meth bust on I-75
A massive meth bust on Interstate 75 in the Sumer County area has ended with two men in jail. Troopers say that after a traffic stop they found more than 20 gallon-sized bags of meth in the back of the truck.
A massive meth bust on Interstate 75 in the Sumer County area has ended with two men in jail. Troopers say that after a traffic stop they found more than 20 gallon-sized bags of meth in the back of the truck.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.