Escaped inmate captured in swampy water after hours-long search
Deputies in Sumter County captured an escaped inmate after finding him waist-deep in murky water late Sunday night, according to body camera video released by the sheriff’s office.
FDLE arrests Ocala man in death of missing U.K. woman
A missing-person case that began in the United Kingdom has now developed into a Florida homicide case.
Bond denied for Florida man accused of shooting, killing girlfriend
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting Sunday that left a woman dead.
SeaWorld Orlando releases details for 2025 Christmas festivities
This year's event will include returning shows, Santa meet-and-greet and festive food.
IAAPA Expo returns to Orlando with attractions industry reveals, technology
Orlando, the “theme park capital of the world," is again hosting the IAAPA Expo, bringing thousands of theme park operators and attractions vendors to the Orange County Convention Center.
Former Marion County deputy sentenced to more than 25 years for killing girlfriend
A former Marion County sheriff’s deputy has been sentenced to more than 25 years in prison for the shooting death of his girlfriend last year in Ocala.
Anna Kepner death: Few answers for family of Titusville teen found dead on cruise ship
One week after 17-year-old Anna Kepner of Titusville died aboard the Carnival Horizon, the FBI investigation into her death continues with few answers for her family.
Torrential rain carves massive gully under Mount Dora house, displacing family
A Mount Dora family is now homeless after floodwaters wiped away the foundation of their home, causing it to be condemned.
1 dead in police, SWAT standoff at Orlando strip mall
An hours-long standoff at a shopping center in Orlando has ended, according to the Orlando Police chief. A suspect was found dead inside a building off of Edgewater Drive near Lee Road in Orlando, police said. It's not clear if the individual was shot and killed by officers or if they shot himself.
FAA requiring overnight launches for commercial companies
The federal government is back open, but rocket launches on the Space Coast remain restricted. A new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) order that shifts most commercial liftoffs to overnight hours.
School employee arrested for alleged romantic relationship with Sumter County teen student, deputies say
A school employee at a Sumter County middle high school is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Will Florida get more auroras this weekend?
Northern lights were spotted in Florida earlier this week. Could there be another chance this weekend?
Strawberry Festival 2026: Concerts, tickets and pricing, dates, theme
Organizers have released the music lineup for the 2026 Strawberry Festival in Florida.
Volusia Sheriff advertising in New York's Times Square
The Volusia Sheriff's Office has purchased advertising in New York's Times Square -- encouraging police officers and deputies to move to Florida. "Dear NYPD, Sunny Florida is Waiting" and "Serve A Community That Appreciates YOU" reads the digital billboard. Sheriff Chitwood promised to advertise in New York following the election of Zohran Mamdani to mayor.
Man arrested after allegedly beating, dragging woman in Volusia County: Deputies
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office has captured a man accused of beating and dragging a woman across a Daytona Beach road.
Ex-marine executed in 1979 abduction, murder of child
Bryan Jennings, 66, was declared dead shortly after 6:20 p.m at the Florida State Prison. Jennings died by lethal injection. Jenning's execution marks the 16th execution in Florida this year. He was sentenced to death in 1979 for the abduction, rape, and brutal killing of 6-year-old Rebecca "Becky" Kunash in Brevard County.
Florida ex-Marine executed nearly 50 years after kidnapping, rape, murder of 6-year-old Merritt Island girl
A Florida man convicted of kidnapping a 6-year-old girl from her bedroom and drowning her in a canal more than 40 years ago was put to death on Thursday night.
Former college employee claims First Amendment rights violated in firing over Charlie Kirk posts
A federal lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges Eastern Florida State College violated the First Amendment rights of an employee.
SeaWorld Orlando no longer allowing seated walkers in its theme park: 'Disappointing'
Update (Nov. 25): The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division said it has opened an investigation after receiving numerous complaints about the recent policy change at SeaWorld Orlando.
Blue Origin New Glenn Mission NG-2 headed to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft
Blue Origin's New Glen NG-2 Mission successfully launched from Florida's Launch Complex 36 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station en route to Mars with NASA's Escapade spacecraft.