Teen sentenced to life in 2023 killing of Sanford HS student, officials say

A Sanford man was sentenced to life in prison this week for the shooting death of a 16-year-old student-athlete, killed in an apartment parking lot in 2023 where children often played.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

Florida mom outraged after son's murder suspect remains free on bond despite upgraded charges

The mother of a 19-year-old man killed in a Mother’s Day shooting is expressing frustration with Florida’s legal process after the man accused of murdering her son remains free on bond, even after prosecutors upgraded the charges to second-degree murder.

Accused I-4 wrong-way driver allegedly had blood alcohol level at twice the legal limit

A man was arrested early Wednesday morning after Florida Highway Patrol troopers say he was caught driving the wrong way on Interstate 4 in Orange County with a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.

Florida toddler died in hot truck while dad got haircut, drank at bar, deputies say

An 18-month-old child in Florida has died after he was left in a hot truck for several hours, while his dad allegedly got a haircut and grabbed a drink at a bar, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office and Ormond Beach Police Department.

Woman accused in deadly 2023 hit-and-run crash in Melbourne appears in court

A woman accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on Christmas night in 2023 and fleeing the scene appeared before a judge Wednesday in Brevard County after spending 18 months evading law enforcement.

Deltona Uber Eats driver pulls gun on McDonald’s customer, deputies say

A 26-year-old Deltona man working as an Uber Eats driver was arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm at another driver during a road rage incident at a McDonald’s drive-thru, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Remains of nearly 800 babies, children could be in waste tank at nun-run Irish unwed mother-and-baby home

Crews in Ireland began work this week to excavate the site of a former church-run home for unmarried women and their babies to identify the remains of what's expected to be around 800 infants and young children who died there.

Orlando high school tutor arrested for sexual misconduct involving student

A Bishop Moore Catholic High School tutor and teacher has been arrested following a sexual misconduct investigation involving a student, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Agents discover massive narcotics tunnel with hidden entrance linking US and Mexico

The 3,000-foot tunnel — which reached depths of around 50 feet underground at its deepest point — was equipped with lighting, electrical wiring, ventilation systems and a track system.

Florida fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash

An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.

Arrest made in 2023 Christmas Day hit and run that killed man in Melbourne

More than a year after a deadly hit-and-run on Christmas Day, police have arrested a suspect in connection with the death of a 23-year-old pedestrian.

Kissimmee Police discipline officers after 2023 use-of-force incident

Thirteen members of the Kissimmee Police Department have faced disciplinary action after an independent investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office found serious misconduct stemming from a 2023 excessive force incident involving a former officer.

Tavares man, registered sexual predator, found guilty of heroin and fentanyl trafficking

A Lake County jury has found a 44-year-old Tavares man and registered sex offender guilty on multiple drug-trafficking charges, including trafficking heroin and conspiracy to traffic fentanyl, officials announced Wednesday.

Daytona Beach I-4 shooting: Texas man arrested in 'road rage' attack

A Texas man was arrested after allegedly firing multiple rounds at another vehicle on I-4 near Daytona Beach on Tuesday night.

Human remains found near Taylor Swift's mansion identified

The human remains found in a ritzy Rhode Island beach town near pop icon Taylor Swift's mansion have been identified as police close the investigation.

Kroger ordered to pay $75M+ to man who lost part of hands while working at Michigan store

A man who suffered severe injuries when a defective refrigerant exploded while he worked at an Oakland County Kroger store will receive more than $75 million from the company.