Storms bring waterspout, lightning strikes across Central Florida
Storms moving across Central Florida on Friday produced a large waterspout off the Space Coast, sparked a lightning-related apartment fire in Altamonte Springs and created dangerous conditions across the region.
Storms moving across Central Florida on Friday produced a large waterspout off the Space Coast, sparked a lightning-related apartment fire in Altamonte Springs and created dangerous conditions across the region.
Man held in jail for weeks after justice system confuses him with someone else
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Cory Mills from Florida primary ballot
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase, authorities say
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
Rescued kitten recovering after being thrown from moving vehicle
A kitten is recovering after rescuers say it was thrown from a moving vehicle onto a Melbourne roadway, an act that prompted a two-day search before the injured animal was found.
A kitten is recovering after rescuers say it was thrown from a moving vehicle onto a Melbourne roadway, an act that prompted a two-day search before the injured animal was found.
Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
Wrong man jailed for weeks after mistaken identity mix-up
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
Lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Mills from primary ballot dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
Woman fights off attacker in Palm Bay neighborhood; man arrested: Police
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
Child dies after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, police say
A child died after being shot Friday morning at an Orlando apartment complex, and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A child died after being shot Friday morning at an Orlando apartment complex, and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Duckling rescue: Florida deputy pulls 11 baby ducks from Gainesville storm drain
An Alachua County sheriff's deputy successfully rescued 11 ducklings that had become trapped inside a Gainesville storm drain on Thursday morning.
An Alachua County sheriff's deputy successfully rescued 11 ducklings that had become trapped inside a Gainesville storm drain on Thursday morning.
Man dies after 'cardiac emergency' on Disney World's It's a Small World ride: State report
A 54-year-old man with a pre-existing condition died after riding It's a Small World at Disney World, according to the state's latest quarterly report on theme park injuries and illnesses.
A 54-year-old man with a pre-existing condition died after riding It's a Small World at Disney World, according to the state's latest quarterly report on theme park injuries and illnesses.
Orange County man charged after allegedly driving SUV into 11-year-old bicyclist
An Orange County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he intentionally drove an SUV toward an 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle, striking him before confronting the child and his friends.
An Orange County man is facing multiple felony charges after deputies say he intentionally drove an SUV toward an 11-year-old boy riding a bicycle, striking him before confronting the child and his friends.
New Smyrna Beach considers joining county parking program
Parking at New Smyrna Beach could soon become simpler under a proposal that would add city-owned beach parking lots to Volusia County's Park Volusia program.
Parking at New Smyrna Beach could soon become simpler under a proposal that would add city-owned beach parking lots to Volusia County's Park Volusia program.
Casselberry police investigate homicide at apartment complex
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
Police are investigating a homicide after a man was found dead inside an apartment Thursday afternoon at the Regency Oaks Apartments in Casselberry.
Orange County explores solutions for better warehouse oversight
Orange County commissioners and department heads have admitted they don’t know what’s inside Orange County warehouses. That has allowed for things like a deadly explosion at a warehouse that illegally stored fireworks, and the deaths of dozens of sloths stored in warehouses intended for vehicle storage.
Orange County commissioners and department heads have admitted they don’t know what’s inside Orange County warehouses. That has allowed for things like a deadly explosion at a warehouse that illegally stored fireworks, and the deaths of dozens of sloths stored in warehouses intended for vehicle storage.
Good Samaritan helps rescue trapped sea turtle on Brevard County beach
A nesting sea turtle was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a beach crossover at Bonsteel Beach Park, thanks to a passerby and volunteers with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.
A nesting sea turtle was rescued after becoming trapped beneath a beach crossover at Bonsteel Beach Park, thanks to a passerby and volunteers with the Sea Turtle Preservation Society.