Lake County deputies shoot armed person, sheriff's office says
Lake County deputies shot and killed an armed person Thursday after responding to a report of domestic violence at a home in a Leesburg neighborhood, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Lake County deputies shot and killed an armed person Thursday after responding to a report of domestic violence at a home in a Leesburg neighborhood, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Accused carjacker caught after high-speed, cross-county pursuit
A 41-year-old man accused of carjacking an elderly woman led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Volusia County, reaching speeds of up to 137 mph and driving into oncoming traffic before crashing and running from officers, investigators said.
A 41-year-old man accused of carjacking an elderly woman led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Volusia County, reaching speeds of up to 137 mph and driving into oncoming traffic before crashing and running from officers, investigators said.
Restaurant says A1A construction is hurting business
A Volusia County restaurant says an ongoing road construction project has sharply reduced its parking and is hurting business, while state transportation officials say the changes are intended to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.
A Volusia County restaurant says an ongoing road construction project has sharply reduced its parking and is hurting business, while state transportation officials say the changes are intended to improve safety for drivers and pedestrians.
Woman accused of setting artwork on fire behind strip mall
A woman is behind bars in Brevard County after allegedly setting a notebook on fire behind a local strip mall and fleeing the scene, putting several small businesses in immediate danger.
A woman is behind bars in Brevard County after allegedly setting a notebook on fire behind a local strip mall and fleeing the scene, putting several small businesses in immediate danger.
Space Coast firefighters train for flooding rescues
Dozens of firefighters spent several days strengthening their flood-rescue responses after catastrophic storms hit Titusville last October.
Dozens of firefighters spent several days strengthening their flood-rescue responses after catastrophic storms hit Titusville last October.
Police detained wrong man while trying to arrest his son, records show
Orange City police detained a man inside his home while trying to arrest his son, who shares his name, before a supervisor recognized officers had the wrong person, according to body camera footage and police records.
Orange City police detained a man inside his home while trying to arrest his son, who shares his name, before a supervisor recognized officers had the wrong person, according to body camera footage and police records.
UCF unveils $90M Roth Tower transformation at Bounce House
As the University of Central Florida celebrates two decades of football on campus, the Knights are kicking off their new season with a major 90 million-dollar upgrade.
As the University of Central Florida celebrates two decades of football on campus, the Knights are kicking off their new season with a major 90 million-dollar upgrade.
Mom of Orlando Halloween shooting victim seeks closure
Survivors and police officers testified as prosecutors presented body camera footage in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, who is accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a 2024 Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando. Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt were killed. Hill’s mother, Teresa Clinton, said she wants accountability and closure.
Survivors and police officers testified as prosecutors presented body camera footage in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, who is accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a 2024 Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando. Tyrek Hill and Timothy Schmidt were killed. Hill’s mother, Teresa Clinton, said she wants accountability and closure.
Survivors testify in trial over deadly Orlando Halloween shooting
Survivors and police officers testified as prosecutors presented body camera footage in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, who is accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a 2024 Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando.
Survivors and police officers testified as prosecutors presented body camera footage in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, who is accused of killing two people and wounding seven others during a 2024 Halloween shooting in downtown Orlando.
Accused carjacker reached 137 mph during pursuit, deputies say
A 41-year-old man was arrested after authorities said he stole a car from a woman stopped at a red light and reached speeds of up to 137 mph during a pursuit through Volusia County.
A 41-year-old man was arrested after authorities said he stole a car from a woman stopped at a red light and reached speeds of up to 137 mph during a pursuit through Volusia County.
Winter Garden police investigating deadly shooting after card game
Authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a man who was found shot outside a Winter Garden home Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting took place after a card game.
Authorities are investigating the deadly shooting of a man who was found shot outside a Winter Garden home Wednesday evening. Police said the shooting took place after a card game.
Orlando man accused of spray-painting Flock cameras in two counties
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 43-year-old Christopher Iglesias. Investigators said surveillance cameras at nearby businesses recorded Iglesias using a long pole to reach and spray-paint camera lenses mounted about 12 feet above the ground.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as 43-year-old Christopher Iglesias. Investigators said surveillance cameras at nearby businesses recorded Iglesias using a long pole to reach and spray-paint camera lenses mounted about 12 feet above the ground.
Expanded Mattel water park complex planned near Orlando
Plans for a Mattel-branded entertainment complex near Orlando have expanded to more than 13 acres and now include a large indoor water park with a retractable roof and a tower that could reach 100 feet, according to permits submitted to Orange County.
Plans for a Mattel-branded entertainment complex near Orlando have expanded to more than 13 acres and now include a large indoor water park with a retractable roof and a tower that could reach 100 feet, according to permits submitted to Orange County.
85 dogs, 11 horses rescued from Lake County property
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter. Deputies also found 11 horses at the property on Sharon Road. Authorities said a foul odor could be detected from the street.
Lake County deputies rescued 85 dogs from a Groveland home where authorities say the animals were living in waste and needed medical attention, placing additional strain on the county’s already busy animal shelter. Deputies also found 11 horses at the property on Sharon Road. Authorities said a foul odor could be detected from the street.
Trio arrested in alleged multistate cemetery theft spree
Three people accused of stealing jewelry and family heirlooms from gravesites and mausoleums across several states have been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Three people accused of stealing jewelry and family heirlooms from gravesites and mausoleums across several states have been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Firefighters help stranded manatees back into water, FWC responds
New Smyrna Beach firefighters helped two stranded manatees back into the water after the animals spent more than eight hours on shore.
New Smyrna Beach firefighters helped two stranded manatees back into the water after the animals spent more than eight hours on shore.
Cape Canaveral study measures noise, vibrations from rocket launches
A new study commissioned by Cape Canaveral is providing data on the noise and vibrations residents experience during rocket launches as the number and size of vehicles lifting off from Florida’s Space Coast continue to grow.
A new study commissioned by Cape Canaveral is providing data on the noise and vibrations residents experience during rocket launches as the number and size of vehicles lifting off from Florida’s Space Coast continue to grow.
Jury selected in trial of man accused in Orlando Halloween shooting
A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of opening fire into a crowd during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, killing two people and injuring eight others.
A jury has been selected in the trial of a man accused of opening fire into a crowd during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando, killing two people and injuring eight others.
Suspect arrested in 2015 Flagler County sexual assault case
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in 2015 has been arrested after new testing of evidence helped Flagler County detectives revive the cold case, authorities said.
A man accused of drugging and sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman in 2015 has been arrested after new testing of evidence helped Flagler County detectives revive the cold case, authorities said.
Trump endorses Ryan Elijah after Florida congressional primary win
President Donald Trump has endorsed anchor Ryan Elijah after Elijah defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.
President Donald Trump has endorsed anchor Ryan Elijah after Elijah defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.