5 Florida first responders arrested in one week
Three deputies, a corrections officer and a firefighter have all been arrested in the past week in unrelated incidents, according to law enforcement.
Mother speaks out after daughter detained in Turks and Caicos on ammunition possession charges
Willie Lucas was at a loss for words upon learning that her daughter, Sharitta Grier, had been arrested while visiting the Turks and Caicos on charges of possessing ammunition.
Teen arrested in Flagler County 'swatting' call to Buddy Taylor Middle School 'on a dare,' sheriff says
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said an arrest has been made following an investigation into a series of threatening calls made to multiple Flagler County schools between May 14 and May 17.
Family fighting to return woman stuck on island
The family of a woman stuck in the Turks and Caicos is desperate to get her home.
Teen arrested in Flagler County 'swatting' call
The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office said an arrest has been made following an investigation into a series of threatening calls made to multiple Flagler County schools between May 14 and May 17. Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said during a news conference that a 14-year-old boy is believed to be behind a call that was received at Buddy Taylor Middle School around 10:48 a.m. on Friday. The caller stated, "The school will be blown up at 11."
Airman killed by Florida deputy laid to rest
Family and friends of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who was shot and killed in his Florida apartment by a sheriff’s deputy have gathered at a Stonecrest church on Friday morning for his funeral.
Florida jobless rate inches up over last month at 3.3%
Florida’s unemployment rate in April was the highest in more than two years as it inched up for a second consecutive month.
SpaceX launch: Falcon 9 rocket carries Starlink satellites into orbit on Friday night
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday night.
Falcon 9 rocket sends Starlink satellites to space
SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites into low-Earth orbit on Friday night.
17-year-old suspect shot by Haines City police after high-speed pursuit
A 17-year-old suspect was taken to the hospital after a high-speed pursuit ended with an officer-involved shooting Friday evening in Polk County, officials said.
New owner of Seminole Towne Center says mall makeover in the works: 'I will make this place run again'
Shoppers at the Seminole Towne Center presently see empty stores, a broken escalator, and a few crowds inside the Sanford-area mall. However, a new owner is hoping to give it a makeover.
Families suing Florida daycare after state drops child abuse charges against caregiver
Two families are suing a daycare after the state attorney’s office dropped child abuse charges against a caregiver working there.
Seminole Towne Center makeover in the works
The Seminole Towne Center has new ownership with plans to revamp the mall. Shoppers presently see empty stores, a broken escalator, and a few crowds inside the Sanford-area mall. However, a new owner is hoping to give it a makeover. Felix Reznick of 4D Properties is now the controlling owner of the facility.
Thunder on Cocoa Beach returns to Brevard County this weekend
Powerboats will speed along the Brevard County coast this weekend, with some approaching speeds of 200 miles per hour.
Woman shot, killed by 11-year-old in Ocoee; child in custody: police
A 55-year-old woman was shot and killed by her 11-year-old relative at a home in Ocoee on Friday morning, according to police.
Thunder on Cocoa Beach returns to Brevard County
Powerboats will speed along the Brevard County coast this weekend, with some approaching speeds of 200 miles per hour.
Training district employees to become teachers
Recruiting teachers has been challenging in Central Florida. Daytona State College is helping by training district employees to become teachers.
Moms file lawsuit against kids' former teacher
Two mothers are upset that a caregiver once accused of beating their children has been cleared of all charges. They have now filed a lawsuit against their children's former teacher.
Roger Fortson: Airman killed by Florida deputy laid to rest
Family and friends of a Black U.S. Air Force senior airman who was killed by a Florida sheriff’s deputy will gather at a Georgia church on this morning to say their final goodbyes.
Florida neighbors, wildlife rescuers save baby eagle that fell out of its nest: 'It was awesome!'
Homeowners and wildlife rescuers worked together to save a bald eagle that had fallen out of its nest in a Florida wildlife preserve.