Officers suspended in potty-training incident
Two officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department were suspended for 40 hours after allegedly locking their son in a jail cell because he had an accident while potty training. Daytona Beach police said Monday both officers already served their sentences. They were punished for bringing scrutiny to the department. The Department of Families and Children found the allegations unfounded and prosecutors declined to file charges, court records show.
Two officers with the Daytona Beach Police Department were suspended for 40 hours after allegedly locking their son in a jail cell because he had an accident while potty training. Daytona Beach police said Monday both officers already served their sentences. They were punished for bringing scrutiny to the department. The Department of Families and Children found the allegations unfounded and prosecutors declined to file charges, court records show.
Son of Florida sheriff arrested for fleeing deputy
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma's 19-year-old son was arrested Wednesday for allegedly speeding and driving away from a deputy, according to a press release.
Seminole County Sheriff Dennis Lemma's 19-year-old son was arrested Wednesday for allegedly speeding and driving away from a deputy, according to a press release.
U.S. Congress looking to passport delays
Congress is looking into the massive delays people are dealing with as they wait for their passports.
Congress is looking into the massive delays people are dealing with as they wait for their passports.
Fewer lifeguard towers in Volusia County
Volusia County Beach Patrol is looking for solutions to its extensive staffing shortage. Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs with Volusia County Beach Patrol said if conditions were ideal, they would have roughly 300 active lifeguards. They currently have about 130 full-time and part-time people on patrol.
Volusia County Beach Patrol is looking for solutions to its extensive staffing shortage. Deputy Chief Tammy Malphurs with Volusia County Beach Patrol said if conditions were ideal, they would have roughly 300 active lifeguards. They currently have about 130 full-time and part-time people on patrol.
1 dead after shooting on Semoran Blvd
A fight that led to a shooting claimed the life of a man in Orlando
A fight that led to a shooting claimed the life of a man in Orlando
Sarah Boone trial delayed
The trial for Sarah Boone, a Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die after a game of hide and seek, has been delayed until to Oct. 2, 2023 officials said Friday. The trial was originally set to begin on Monday.
The trial for Sarah Boone, a Florida woman accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and leaving him to die after a game of hide and seek, has been delayed until to Oct. 2, 2023 officials said Friday. The trial was originally set to begin on Monday.
Jury awards girl $800k over chicken nugget
A girl who got second-degree burns from McDonald's chicken nuggets was awarded $800,000 after being burned while her mom pulled out of the drive thru lot.
A girl who got second-degree burns from McDonald's chicken nuggets was awarded $800,000 after being burned while her mom pulled out of the drive thru lot.
Hurricane Don forms in Atlantic
Hurricane Don has become the first named Hurricane of the season. Will it impact Florida?
Hurricane Don has become the first named Hurricane of the season. Will it impact Florida?
Florida's home insurance crisis and climate
Insurance rates nationwide have jumped 9% this year. Computer models are predicting a steady increase in severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and oppressive heat and that is pushing premiums higher everywhere as the industry factors in more catastrophic losses. The Florida legislature has passed bills to try to stabilize rates, focusing on subsidizing the private market and making it harder to sue private insurance companies. However, companies continue to pull out of the Sunshine State.
Insurance rates nationwide have jumped 9% this year. Computer models are predicting a steady increase in severe weather events like hurricanes, tornadoes and oppressive heat and that is pushing premiums higher everywhere as the industry factors in more catastrophic losses. The Florida legislature has passed bills to try to stabilize rates, focusing on subsidizing the private market and making it harder to sue private insurance companies. However, companies continue to pull out of the Sunshine State.
Building collapses in New Jersey, 6 injured
A building collapse injured six people in Newark, New Jersey. Crews believe an explosion is the cause.
A building collapse injured six people in Newark, New Jersey. Crews believe an explosion is the cause.
Florida back-to-school tax holiday kicks off
Monday kicks of Florida's back-to-school tax holiday where shoppers can buy specific items tax-free. Some of those items include school supplies, personal computers, shoes, and more
Monday kicks of Florida's back-to-school tax holiday where shoppers can buy specific items tax-free. Some of those items include school supplies, personal computers, shoes, and more
Explosion risk at Tampa children's clinic
A children's clinic in Tampa was at risk of explosion after MRI batteries were on the verge of exploding.
A children's clinic in Tampa was at risk of explosion after MRI batteries were on the verge of exploding.
Cocoa Beach passes new noise ordinance
The City of Cocoa Beach has just decided, people need to quiet down. A new ordinance cracks down on how loud people can be and when, and it places hefty fines in place for violators. The new ordinance says people and businesses need to quiet down by 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and by 9 p.m. during the week..
The City of Cocoa Beach has just decided, people need to quiet down. A new ordinance cracks down on how loud people can be and when, and it places hefty fines in place for violators. The new ordinance says people and businesses need to quiet down by 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and by 9 p.m. during the week..
Man accused of killing wife remains jailed
An 80-year-old Florida man accused of shooting and killing his wife will stay behind bars. Nicholas Coulantes is facing one count of second-degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department said.
An 80-year-old Florida man accused of shooting and killing his wife will stay behind bars. Nicholas Coulantes is facing one count of second-degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department said.
Florida man allegedly shoots, kills wife
An 80-year-old man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his wide, according to Florida police. Nicholas Coulantes, 80, is facing one count of second degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department said.
An 80-year-old man was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing his wide, according to Florida police. Nicholas Coulantes, 80, is facing one count of second degree homicide, the Sanford Police Department said.
New barrier on I-4 near Disney
In May, FOX 35 News reported on reckless merging onto Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort, with drivers cruising over muddy trails where State Road 417 merges into the roadway.
In May, FOX 35 News reported on reckless merging onto Interstate 4 near Walt Disney World Resort, with drivers cruising over muddy trails where State Road 417 merges into the roadway.
2 shot at Florida Walmart store
Chaos broke out at a Walmart store in Florida City after a gunman opened fire, killing one and hitting another.
Chaos broke out at a Walmart store in Florida City after a gunman opened fire, killing one and hitting another.
3 shot in Daytona Beach during fight
A brawl led to a shooting outside of a Daytona Beach nightclub
A brawl led to a shooting outside of a Daytona Beach nightclub
Swatting prank sends SWAT team to Deltona home
Deputies released bodycam video after a couple was targeted in a swatting prank in Deltona. The sheriff's office is still trying to track down the person who made the call. The caller said he had killed his wife and was planning to set the home on fire.
Deputies released bodycam video after a couple was targeted in a swatting prank in Deltona. The sheriff's office is still trying to track down the person who made the call. The caller said he had killed his wife and was planning to set the home on fire.
Stopping spam calls in the U.S.
The FTC is teaming up with the states to crackdown on spam calls. Americans were defrauded $8.8 billion in 2022 through scam calls
The FTC is teaming up with the states to crackdown on spam calls. Americans were defrauded $8.8 billion in 2022 through scam calls