Port St. John parents push school safety after campus lockdowns
Last week, Space Coast Jr/Sr High School was placed on lockdown after deputies with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said they received a call about a vehicle parked on the property. Since then, at least two families have said they’re moving to homeschool their children because of safety concerns.
Last week, Space Coast Jr/Sr High School was placed on lockdown after deputies with the Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said they received a call about a vehicle parked on the property. Since then, at least two families have said they’re moving to homeschool their children because of safety concerns.
Deadly Cocoa 'ambush' shooting suspect arrested on I-4 in car exceeding 100 mph, detectives say
The man accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Cocoa earlier this month will stay behind bars. Jonterich Smith was denied bond in court on Tuesday.
The man accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Cocoa earlier this month will stay behind bars. Jonterich Smith was denied bond in court on Tuesday.
Orange County Lt. Ellie Shea honored by colleagues with tribute on anniversary of death
A year after Lt. Ellie Shea’s death, Orange County deputies honored her with a heartfelt tribute.
A year after Lt. Ellie Shea’s death, Orange County deputies honored her with a heartfelt tribute.
3 people carjacked, robbed in Holly Hill planned social media meetup, police say
The stolen vehicle was later found in Daytona Beach, but police have not released information regarding the other stolen items or suspects at this time.
The stolen vehicle was later found in Daytona Beach, but police have not released information regarding the other stolen items or suspects at this time.
Deadly shooting of man at Cocoa apartments 'may have been justifiable,' police say
Police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during a confrontation in Cocoa. Detectives believe the shooting may have been self-defense under Stand Your Ground.
Police say a 21-year-old man was shot and killed during a confrontation in Cocoa. Detectives believe the shooting may have been self-defense under Stand Your Ground.
Arrests made after Mississippi homecoming shooting left 6 dead
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
The shooting and mass killing happened last weekend as people celebrated homecoming in a small Mississippi town. Six died and more than a dozen others were hurt.
Police release major update after viral video shows screaming woman being pulled from doorway
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
A woman seen in a surveillance video that appeared to show her being forcibly pulled away by a man outside a Wichita home on Sunday has contacted police, they said Tuesday afternoon.
Florida teen, 17, charged in alleged hoax abduction, shooting: Officials
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
A 17-year-old boy accused of staging a shooting and alleging his own abduction has been arrested and charged, the Marion County Sheriff's Office said.
Spring Hill daycare worker accused of abusing disabled child calling it 'funny' at the moment
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
A Spring Hill daycare worker has been charged with child abuse after acting violently towards a disabled 11-year-old, according to the Hernando County Sheriff's Office.
America has already seen more than 300 mass shootings in 2025, data shows
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
The U.S. has recorded 340 mass shootings so far in 2025, according to the Gun Violence Archive
Florida mother accused of forcing 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video could face death penalty
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
A Pinellas County woman has been arrested on child pornography and capital sexual battery charges after investigators say she forced her 11-year-old daughter to perform sex acts on video.
Florida man dubbed ‘Deacon of Death’ executed for 1996 Plant City murders
A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond was executed on Tuesday evening.
A Florida man convicted of killing two women whose bodies were found in a rural pond was executed on Tuesday evening.
Man accused of attempted rape on Orange County trail released on bond despite violent record
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail.
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail.
Former Kissimmee police officer sentenced to jail for excessive force, misconduct
A former Kissimmee police officer who admitted to using excessive force during an arrest will spend nine months in jail.
A former Kissimmee police officer who admitted to using excessive force during an arrest will spend nine months in jail.
3 co-defendants in gambling ring case tied to suspended Osceola sheriff adjudicated guilty
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
One of the co-defendants in the racketeering investigation involving suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez has pleaded no contest to charges related to an alleged illegal gambling ring.
Hostage situation at Osceola County hotel ends peacefully after 6-hour standoff, sheriff says
A tense hostage situation at a Osceola County hotel ended peacefully Monday evening after a six-hour standoff with deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
A tense hostage situation at a Osceola County hotel ended peacefully Monday evening after a six-hour standoff with deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
BASE jumpers illegally take to Yosemite’s El Capitan as shutdown hampers park enforcement
A climber in Yosemite National Park captured videos of BASE jumpers illegally leaping from El Capitan during the U.S. government shutdown, when limited staffing left park enforcement weakened.
A climber in Yosemite National Park captured videos of BASE jumpers illegally leaping from El Capitan during the U.S. government shutdown, when limited staffing left park enforcement weakened.
Winter Park teen hospitalized, woman arrested after underage drinking party: Police
A Winter Park woman was arrested early Saturday after police said a 15-year-old girl was found unconscious from drinking at a house party where more than two dozen teenagers were allegedly consuming alcohol.
A Winter Park woman was arrested early Saturday after police said a 15-year-old girl was found unconscious from drinking at a house party where more than two dozen teenagers were allegedly consuming alcohol.
Arrest made in Cocoa teen’s ‘ambush’ killing, sheriff says; second suspect sought
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of a 15-year-old girl outside a Cocoa restaurant last week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly ambush shooting of a 15-year-old girl outside a Cocoa restaurant last week, the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office announced.
30+ children rescued in US trafficking raid amid growing crisis warning
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas
Federal and local authorities rescued more than 30 missing children and uncovered multiple trafficking operations targeting vulnerable youth during a coordinated crackdown across Texas