Mailbox explosion rattles Orange County neighborhood amid vandalism concerns

Orange County deputies are investigating after a mailbox exploded early Saturday morning in a Whisper Lakes neighborhood, sending debris into yards and vehicles and prompting concerns for resident safety.

CDC shooter’s mental health struggles captured on police body camera

Newly released body camera footage from September 2024 shows the night the alleged CDC shooter was taken to the hospital after his father called police, saying he was trying to get ahold of guns and was suicidal.

300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say

Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.

Maine mass shooting survivors, victims' relatives sue federal government claiming negligence

Survivors and families of victims from Maine’s deadliest mass shooting are suing the U.S. government, alleging Army officials failed to act on repeated warnings about the gunman’s deteriorating mental health.

Florida sheriff ends 118 mph I-95 chase with PIT maneuver, driver arrested

A high-speed chase that reached 118 mph on Interstate 95 ended Wednesday morning when Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood used a precision immobilization technique, also known as a PIT maneuver, to stop the fleeing driver, authorities said.

Shein investigating after Luigi Mangione seemingly appears in ad

Popular fast-fashion retailer Shein is looking into how Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, appeared on its website modeling a shirt.

Epstein victims say they’ll compile their own list: ‘Stay tuned’

Victims of Jeffrey Epstein's abuse say they'll compile their own “list" of high-profile people in Epstein's circle who played a role in abusing and trafficking young girls.

'Demented' Monroe doctor allegedly solicited sex with 5-year-old in Florida sting

He allegedly pursued a platonic relationship to see if the "mom" would allow her 5-year-old to be courted by and have a sexual relationship with him.

'Bright colors' requested at funeral for Annunciation student Fletcher Merkel

A funeral service has been planned this weekend for 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel, one of the two children killed during the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church.

Sanford man convicted in 2022 ambush shooting that killed 18-year-old

A Seminole County jury has convicted a Sanford man of first-degree murder in the 2022 ambush shooting that killed 18-year-old Isaiah Diaz at an apartment complex.

Florida woman pours bleach over cheating boyfriend's clothes, batters him: Police

A St. Petersburg woman is free on bond after police say she poured bleach over a pile of her boyfriend's clothes after she found out he was cheating on her.

Brevard County motorcyclist dies in wrong way collision on U.S. 1, FHP

A motorcyclist was killed Tuesday after traveling the wrong way on U.S. Highway 1 and colliding head-on with another vehicle, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Florida airport chaos as woman grabs crying child from mother, wraps legs around boy to prevent escape

Chaos erupted at Miami International Airport early Tuesday when a woman from England allegedly snatched a 4-year-old boy from his mother at a checkpoint, clung to him, and refused to let go—while insisting the child was hers, according to deputies.

Palm Bay neighbors call for safety changes after second hit-and-run crash in 2 months

A hit-and-run crash in southeast Palm Bay has neighbors renewing calls for safety improvements on their streets after a parked car was severely damaged overnight Sunday into Monday.