Sheriff plans to hold dog owner accountable after 8-year-old Florida boy's brutal killing

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood told FOX 35 in an exclusive interview Wednesday morning that he plans to hold the owner of the dogs who brutally killed a local boy responsible.

LA fires update: Arrests to surpass 100

Close to 100 fire-related arrests have been made by the LAPD and LASD since the start of the deadly wildfires in the Los Angeles area.

Police pursuit of felon ends in woman's yard, leaving her without a drivable car

A high-speed police chase through Orlando ended in a woman’s front yard, leaving her car severely damaged and her insurance unable to cover the costs.

Officers who saved pregnant woman from flipped, submerged SUV recount rescue

For two Palm Bay police officers, quick thinking turned into life-saving action. The woman, who was 40 weeks pregnant at the time, was trapped inside her vehicle, upside down and underwater.

Florida golf course assault case heads to 'stand your ground' hearing

A man allegedly attacked on a golf course nearly two years ago is pushing for the case to go to trial, while the accused claims he acted in self-defense.

Orange County Public Schools, police departments at odds over SRO funding

Time is running out for Orange County Public Schools and local law enforcement agencies to resolve a funding dispute over school resource officers (SROs).

Veteran American Airlines flight attendant killed in random attack while on a layover in Denver

Authorities confirmed that a suspect is in custody for the murder of a veteran American Airlines flight attendant who was one of the victims killed in a random stabbing spree during a layover in Denver.

Winter Haven man charged with manslaughter in fatal shooting

A 35-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter Monday after a shooting on Avenue H NW left a 27-year-old man dead, according to police.

Florida boy killed by dogs while petting them, owner to be charged, sheriff says: 'He never had a chance'

According to Sheriff Chitwood, the boy, identified as Michael Millett, was riding bikes with his friends in the neighborhood when they stopped at the front entrance of the subdivision to pet the dogs.

Fatal crash in Lake County claims life of Florida woman Tuesday morning

A 23-year-old woman from Altoona was killed Tuesday morning in a crash involving a dump truck and a sedan on County Road 439 near County Road 44A, authorities said.

New Orleans attack: FBI update on Shamsud-Din Jabbar's motive, movements

The FBI is revealing new details in their investigation as they try to determine what motivated a Houston man to drive his car into a crowd in New Orleans, killing 14 people and injuring 57 others on New Year's Day.

Tampa daycare worker arrested for child abuse: HCSO

Update on March 13, 2025: The Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office issued the following statement: