Navy veteran helps rescue girl, dog from DeLand house fire

A Navy veteran is being credited with helping rescue a girl and her dog from a house fire in DeLand that also sent two first responders to the hospital with minor injuries.

Why careful people still end up on data broker sites

People-search sites can expose your address, relatives and phone number, fueling identity theft and targeted scams.

Florida woman still on the run as 2 more arrested after body found buried in Panhandle

A massive manhunt is underway in the Florida Panhandle after investigators discovered a missing man's body buried in a shallow grave. Five people are tied to the homicide investigation, but the primary suspect remains at large. 

Florida man accused of trying to run woman over with horse at Marion County rodeo

A Florida man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly splashing beer on a woman and attempting to run her over with a horse at a Belleview rodeo.

Marion County focuses enforcement efforts on speeding
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During Operation Southern Slow Down, the Marion County Sheriff's Office commits its enforcements efforts to address speeding. With a goal of zero traffic crashes from July 13 through July 18, the county has had 37 deaths this year. 

Operation Southern Slowdown targets Florida 'super speeder' drivers

State and local law enforcement agencies are officially easing off the gas and ramping up enforcement as they kick off "Operation Southern Slowdown."

Georgia boy, 2, killed after boy, 4, shot unsecured gun, deputies say

(Update 2:34 p.m.): The Osceola County Sheriff's Office identified the 2-year-old boy as Brayden Tennyson, of Louisville, Georgia. The sheriff's office said the unsecured gun was owned by the boy's mother. 

Florida man who contacted police about 1987 killing arrested in connection to cold case

A Florida man who contacted authorities saying he had information about a 1987 killing was instead arrested and facing a murder charge, investigators said Thursday.

Georgia boy, 2, dies after Kissimmee apartment complex shooting, deputies say
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A two-year-old child is dead after he was rushed to the hospital on July 12, following a shooting at a Kissimmee apartment complex. No suspects have been publicly identified at this time. 

Family of teen killed in crash advocates for IDs
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Isaiah Irizarry was riding a scooter home and was less than a mile from safety when a vehicle struck two teens and fled the scene. Because of how quickly law enforcement was able to locate his guardian, Isaiah's family is now turning his choice into a message for parents everywhere – Isaiah’s IDea.

Violent abuse allegations in Central Florida unlicensed elderly patient care emerge during bond hearing

Prosecutors revealed that an unlicensed Central Florida assisted living ring was allegedly linked to physical violence, including allegations of patients being tased, pepper-sprayed, and physically beaten.

Florida dog, 'Teddy,' rescued after vest left on for 9 months grows into his skin: Sheriff

Two Brevard County men face aggravated animal cruelty charges after a dog they adopted was left wearing a vest for months, causing the fabric to grow directly into its skin.

Suspects released on bond after accused of leaving dogs in moving truck
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Two men are accused of leaving two dogs in the cargo area of a moving truck when crossing state lines from Georgia to Florida. The cargo area was reportedly 102 degrees. Two pigeons were found in a closed box as well. 

No bond for vehicular homicide suspect after 2 dead in Florida crash

A Florida man accused of killing two brothers in a high-speed crash was denied bond on Friday after appearing before a Seminole County judge.