Missing Florida man found deceased near Sumter County campground following extensive search
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says there will be an increased police presence in the area of River Junction while deputies continue to search for a missing 24-year-old man.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office says there will be an increased police presence in the area of River Junction while deputies continue to search for a missing 24-year-old man.
Lake Wales teacher arrested in Polk County burglary and assault felonies
A middle school teacher in Lake Wales has been arrested on charges of burglary with assault, false imprisonment, and battery by strangulation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
A middle school teacher in Lake Wales has been arrested on charges of burglary with assault, false imprisonment, and battery by strangulation, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
125 casino games, $48,000 in cash seized during illegal gambling operation, deputies say
Three individuals were charged after Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigators seized approximately 125 illegal gambling machines and $48,200 after executing a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as Icon in Tavares.
Three individuals were charged after Lake County Sheriff’s Office’s Special Investigators seized approximately 125 illegal gambling machines and $48,200 after executing a search warrant at an illegal gambling establishment known as Icon in Tavares.
Leesburg man arrested on child sexual abuse material charges, part of FDLE statewide initiative
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Leesburg man on three felony charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) has arrested a Leesburg man on three felony charges of possessing child sexual abuse material.
57-year-old Daytona Beach woman missing since September, police say
The Daytona Beach Police are looking for a 57-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly three months.
The Daytona Beach Police are looking for a 57-year-old woman who has been missing for nearly three months.
Florida Trump assassination attempt suspect faces new charge in crash that hurt child
Attorney General Ashley Moody obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin of President Donald J. Trump, for a hit-and-run that severely injured a 6-year-old girl.
Attorney General Ashley Moody obtained an arrest warrant for attempted felony murder against Ryan Routh, the would-be assassin of President Donald J. Trump, for a hit-and-run that severely injured a 6-year-old girl.
Man posing as Volusia County official arrested for scamming $48K worth of Starlink kits from vendor: deputies
A South Florida man was arrested Monday for allegedly posing as a Volusia County official to con vendors out of their products.
A South Florida man was arrested Monday for allegedly posing as a Volusia County official to con vendors out of their products.
Police: Florida woman charged in 5-year-old stepson's drowning in man-made ditch
Osceola county stepmother Cheyenne Star Fite, 25, is facing charges after her husband's 5-year-old son drowned in a man-made ditch.
Osceola county stepmother Cheyenne Star Fite, 25, is facing charges after her husband's 5-year-old son drowned in a man-made ditch.
Shockingly high number of young voters say UnitedHealthcare CEO's murder was "acceptable"
While a portion of younger voters found the actions of the accused killer “acceptable," most voters opposed the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a new poll shows.
While a portion of younger voters found the actions of the accused killer “acceptable," most voters opposed the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a new poll shows.
Machete-wielding Florida man arrested after running from ‘road rage’ incident: LCSO
A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he threatened a woman with a machete as a road rage incident escalated.
A Florida man has been arrested after deputies say he threatened a woman with a machete as a road rage incident escalated.
Man in Florida arrested with enough fentanyl to potentially kill 4,000 people, police say
A man was recently arrested during a traffic stop after police found enough fentanyl in his possession to potentially kill thousands of people.
A man was recently arrested during a traffic stop after police found enough fentanyl in his possession to potentially kill thousands of people.
Man with dementia missing after walking off from St. Cloud Hospital, police say
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing and endangered man.
The St. Cloud Police Department is asking for the community's help in locating a missing and endangered man.
Man shot, killed in Sanford Best Buy parking lot, police say
A man is dead following a shooting in the Best Buy parking lot in Sanford on Tuesday evening, according to police.
A man is dead following a shooting in the Best Buy parking lot in Sanford on Tuesday evening, according to police.
Orange County Public Schools, police departments clash over SRO funding
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.
Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) is at odds with five local police departments over pay raises for school resource officers (SROs), following an email sent by the district that sparked backlash.
Brevard County School Board considering new AI tech to prevent school shootings
The latest school shooting in the U.S. is sparking a closer look at safety in Central Florida classrooms.
The latest school shooting in the U.S. is sparking a closer look at safety in Central Florida classrooms.
UCF lost over $107K in vendor payment scam, auditor general says
The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.
The University of Central Florida lost more than $100,000 after falling victim to a payment scam earlier this year, according to a newly released report (PDF) from the office of the Florida Auditor General.
Brevard County firefighters push for pay increase to stay 'competitive, comparable' with neighboring counties
Brevard County firefighters are urging commissioners to boost wages, arguing the current starting rate of $15 an hour for the first five years falls below neighboring counties.
Brevard County firefighters are urging commissioners to boost wages, arguing the current starting rate of $15 an hour for the first five years falls below neighboring counties.
Former DC drug kingpin Rayful Edmond dead at 60
Notorious drug kingpin Rayful Edmond, the man accused of bringing the crack epidemic to D.C., has died at the age of 60.
Notorious drug kingpin Rayful Edmond, the man accused of bringing the crack epidemic to D.C., has died at the age of 60.
Florida man pleads guilty to possession of firearms, drug distribution near playground, officials say
The U.S. State Attorney's Office says San'Drevious Jerome Lane, 23, has pleaded guilty to carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and distributing narcotics near a playground.
The U.S. State Attorney's Office says San'Drevious Jerome Lane, 23, has pleaded guilty to carrying a firearm during a drug trafficking crime and distributing narcotics near a playground.
9 injured, one dead in mass shooting in Towson: officials
A mass shooting occurred Tuesday night in Towson, Maryland, officials say.
A mass shooting occurred Tuesday night in Towson, Maryland, officials say.