Man released twice before teen’s throat was cut, officers say
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
Florida House advances homestead tax cut amendment as Senate hesitates
Florida House Republicans are advancing a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Florida House Republicans are advancing a proposal that could ask voters to significantly scale back homestead property taxes, but the measure faces an uncertain future in the Senate.
Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed at Kennedy Space Center
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
Shooting involving officer inside Kissimmee Walmart: Sheriff
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
Westbound lanes of I-4 closed for hours due to depression
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
Chlorine leak at The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning for over 3 hours
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
NASA conducts Artemis II wet dress rehearsal
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
Shooting reported inside Walmart in Kissimmee; deputies on scene
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Chlorine leak in The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
WB I-4 lanes shut near Haines City due to roadway depression
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
Police: Man committed throat slashing, sledgehammer battery in the same day
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
Girl's death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
IDignity grows, providing free help to U.S. residents to get IDs
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a Feb. 19 press conference, Orange County leaders and tax collectors supported IDignity, whose mission to provide free help to U.S. citizens in gaining identification cards to apply for jobs, access shelters or open a bank account.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a Feb. 19 press conference, Orange County leaders and tax collectors supported IDignity, whose mission to provide free help to U.S. citizens in gaining identification cards to apply for jobs, access shelters or open a bank account.
Good Samaritan fights restaurant fire with garden hose
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
Florida woman nearly scammed by threat of an arrest warrant
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Woman injured in crash pleads for help finding missing dog: 'She’s my whole world'
A woman recovering in the hospital after a car crash is pleading for help finding her dog, which ran off during the accident.
A woman recovering in the hospital after a car crash is pleading for help finding her dog, which ran off during the accident.
Man accused of killing 3 tourists refuses court-ordered evaluations, authorities say
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Ahmad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in what authorities describe as cold-blooded attacks, continues to refuse court-ordered medical evaluations, prosecutors said.
Man accused of pointing gun at gym-goer arrested in Altamonte Springs
A 35-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a gym was arrested after a brief pursuit, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a gym was arrested after a brief pursuit, authorities said.
Man accused of attacking multiple people, including teen
A man accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy’s neck in Daytona Beach earlier this week allegedly attacked another person with a sledgehammer just hours before the incident, police said.
A man accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy’s neck in Daytona Beach earlier this week allegedly attacked another person with a sledgehammer just hours before the incident, police said.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Visits Kennedy Space Center
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited the Kennedy Space Center to meet with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and observe a scheduled Starlink launch, which was later postponed to Thursday evening.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited the Kennedy Space Center to meet with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and observe a scheduled Starlink launch, which was later postponed to Thursday evening.