Osceola sheriff issues warning after 2 illegal parties, 6 arrests: 'We will shut it down'

Authorities arrested five young adults and one teenager in connection to illegal house parties, during which underage drinking and possession of illegal drugs occurred, the sheriff's office said. 

Osceola County cracks down on illegal parties at short term rentals
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The Osceola County Sheriff's Office now has a specialized unit to track down and bust illegal parties at short term rentals. Over Fourth of July weekend, two of these raids resulted in the arrests of six people in connection to drug possession, underage drinking and resisting arrest charges, the sheriff's office said. 

Volusia sergeant arrested after intoxicated bar fight, sheriff says
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An off-duty Volusia Sheriff’s sergeant was arrested following a reported intoxicated altercation with a couple at a bar in New Smyrna Beach. The Volusia Sheriff's Office reported 44-year-old Jason Stickels attacked a 71-year-old woman and then turned on her 77-year-old husband when he tried to intervene.

Intoxicated man 'accidentally' fired gun, hitting building, police say
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A man was arrested Monday after police say he accidentally fired a stolen gun in downtown Orlando last week. Justice Fletcher faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm, shooting into a public building and using a firearm while under the influence of alcoholic beverages.

South Florida influencer killed in July 4 weekend drive-by shooting, police say

Popular South Florida influencer Brianna Johnson, known online as "DreamDoll Bri," was killed in a triple shooting on Fourth of July weekend, police confirm.

Video shows damaged Tesla in alleged Paul Pelosi hit-and-run

Newly released video shows the damage to a parked Tesla following an alleged hit-and-run crash involving Paul Pelosi, the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, in Yountville.

Kerr Kriisa, former NCAA basketball star, arrested for alleged fraud scheme

Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa has been accused of fraudulently obtaining nearly $2.2 million from two victims. Here's what to know.

Driver and passenger were switching seats before SUV hit deputy's patrol car during DUI traffic stop: HCSO

Two people were arrested early Monday after Hillsborough County deputies say the pair tried to switch seats during a DUI traffic stop before their vehicle rolled into a deputy's patrol car.

Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say

A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze.

Former NFL player Marcellus Wiley arrested on domestic battery charge

Former NFL player and current sports analyst Marcellus Wiley was arrested at a hotel for a domestic violence charge against his wife. 

Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson's weeklong preliminary hearing underway

A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk got underway Monday in a Utah courtroom where prosecutors will present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson.

Lightning strike sparks house fire; off-duty sergeant rescues woman, 2 dogs

An off-duty Leesburg police sergeant rescued a homeowner and her two dogs after spotting flames coming from the roof of a Yalaha home that had been struck by lightning, authorities said.

Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says

A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.