Port St. John parents push school safety after campus lockdowns
Port St. John parents are demanding answers after a man who had previously been trespassed from local schools allegedly made threatening comments about students.
Port St. John parents are demanding answers after a man who had previously been trespassed from local schools allegedly made threatening comments about students.
Decade-old rape case leads to lawsuit against sheriff's office
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a “pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights.”
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a “pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights.”
Deadly drive-by shooting suspect arrested on I-4
The man who's accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl will stay behind bars. Jonterich Smith was denied bond in court on Tuesday. Detectives in Brevard County said they used license plate readers to identify and locate a vehicle believed to be tied to the case.
The man who's accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl will stay behind bars. Jonterich Smith was denied bond in court on Tuesday. Detectives in Brevard County said they used license plate readers to identify and locate a vehicle believed to be tied to the case.
Orange County Lt. Ellie Shea honored with tribute poem
A year after Lt. Eloilda “Ellie” Padilla Shea’s death, Orange County deputies honored her with a heartfelt tribute.
A year after Lt. Eloilda “Ellie” Padilla Shea’s death, Orange County deputies honored her with a heartfelt tribute.
Brevard County parents concerned about man's trespassing at school
Families who attend Space Coast Jr/Sr High and Enterprise Elementary were alerted by school leadership about a man who had parked his vehicle on school property and couldn’t be found. This prompted a massive law enforcement investigation last week. In the end, investigators found out the vehicle belonged to Marvin Guth who was allegedly trespassed from a Port St. John school because of concerning behavior in the past.
Families who attend Space Coast Jr/Sr High and Enterprise Elementary were alerted by school leadership about a man who had parked his vehicle on school property and couldn’t be found. This prompted a massive law enforcement investigation last week. In the end, investigators found out the vehicle belonged to Marvin Guth who was allegedly trespassed from a Port St. John school because of concerning behavior in the past.
Planned social media meetup ends in armed carjacking
The Holly Hill Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking after three people reported being robbed of cash, cell phones and a vehicle at gunpoint.
The Holly Hill Police Department is investigating an armed carjacking after three people reported being robbed of cash, cell phones and a vehicle at gunpoint.
Suspect in deadly drive-by shooting arrested: Officials
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.
Florida teen arrested, charged in fake abduction
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. The boy was arrested on Tuesday on charges of providing false evidence, shooting into a conveyance, making a false report of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a minor. FOX 35 is not naming the boy or showing his mug shot due to his age.
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. The boy was arrested on Tuesday on charges of providing false evidence, shooting into a conveyance, making a false report of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a minor. FOX 35 is not naming the boy or showing his mug shot due to his age.
Deadly Cocoa shooting may be act of self-defense, police say
Police say a deadly shooting at a Cocoa apartment complex late Monday may have been an act of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.
Police say a deadly shooting at a Cocoa apartment complex late Monday may have been an act of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law.
Woman files lawsuit against Polk County Grady Judd
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a “pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights.” The lawsuit comes after a child was raped by her adoptive father, but police first criminally charged the child instead of her abuser, accusing the little girl of lying. The victim’s abuser is now behind bars, facing a 17-year sentence.
A new lawsuit accuses the Polk County Sheriff’s Office of a “pattern, policy, practice and custom, of failing to adequately train and supervise its officers resulting in the deprivation of minors’ constitutional rights.” The lawsuit comes after a child was raped by her adoptive father, but police first criminally charged the child instead of her abuser, accusing the little girl of lying. The victim’s abuser is now behind bars, facing a 17-year sentence.
Florida teen arrested after faking own abduction
A 17-year-old who faked his own abduction and later shot himself to make the hoax appear real has been arrested, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
A 17-year-old who faked his own abduction and later shot himself to make the hoax appear real has been arrested, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
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. The boy was arrested on Tuesday on charges of providing false evidence, shooting into a conveyance, making a false report of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
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. The boy was arrested on Tuesday on charges of providing false evidence, shooting into a conveyance, making a false report of a crime, and possession of a firearm by a minor.
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.
'Not appropriate': Attempted rape suspect granted bond
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail. The decision by a judge to grant Jacoby Tillman bond has drawn concern from prosecutors and past victims. Tillman was arrested Friday and faces charges including attempted sexual battery in connection with an alleged July attack on the Little Econ Greenway Trail. His first appearance was Saturday morning. Judge Elaine Barbour set his bond at $9,500, allowing his release on Sunday.
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail. The decision by a judge to grant Jacoby Tillman bond has drawn concern from prosecutors and past victims. Tillman was arrested Friday and faces charges including attempted sexual battery in connection with an alleged July attack on the Little Econ Greenway Trail. His first appearance was Saturday morning. Judge Elaine Barbour set his bond at $9,500, allowing his release on Sunday.
Sheriff Billy Woods on Ronald Exantus' arrest
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the parole release of Ronald Exantus and Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was released in early October from Kentucky prison, outraging many. He was arrested in Florida for failing to register as a convicted felon. Exantus was accused of killing a 6-year-old boy and attacking the boy's sisters and dad. He was found guilty of assault in attacking the sisters and dad, and not guilty by reason of insanity in the boy's stabbing death.
Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando to talk about the parole release of Ronald Exantus and Exantus' arrest in Florida. Exantus was released in early October from Kentucky prison, outraging many. He was arrested in Florida for failing to register as a convicted felon. Exantus was accused of killing a 6-year-old boy and attacking the boy's sisters and dad. He was found guilty of assault in attacking the sisters and dad, and not guilty by reason of insanity in the boy's stabbing death.
Bear advocates buy permits to save animals ahead of hunt
As Florida prepares for its first black bear hunt in years, some permits have gone not to hunters, but to those hoping to protect the bears.
As Florida prepares for its first black bear hunt in years, some permits have gone not to hunters, but to those hoping to protect the bears.
Man accused of attempted rape on Orange County trail released
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail after a judge granted bond, a decision drawing concern from prosecutors and past victims.
A convicted felon accused of attempting to rape a woman on a popular Orange County running trail has been released from jail after a judge granted bond, a decision drawing concern from prosecutors and past victims.
Deputies arrest 1 suspect, hunt another in deadly Cocoa shooting
Deputies have arrested one of two men accused in an ambush-style shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl and wounded two others in Cocoa, while a manhunt continues for the second suspect.
Deputies have arrested one of two men accused in an ambush-style shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl and wounded two others in Cocoa, while a manhunt continues for the second suspect.
Crocodile sightings stir concern on Florida’s Space Coast
A crocodile has been spotted again in Brevard County — just days after wildlife officials removed a similar reptile from a nearby park.
A crocodile has been spotted again in Brevard County — just days after wildlife officials removed a similar reptile from a nearby park.