Brevard County rescue reunites car crash survivor with dog
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers. The dog, Haze, bolted from the scene Friday night when her owner, Lena Narain, was involved in the wreck.
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers. The dog, Haze, bolted from the scene Friday night when her owner, Lena Narain, was involved in the wreck.
Girl found unresponsive in Citra; homicide investigation underway
A young girl has died in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Marion County, deputies said. The child was found unresponsive at a home on 44th Avenue in Citra.
A young girl has died in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Marion County, deputies said. The child was found unresponsive at a home on 44th Avenue in Citra.
Man released twice before teen’s throat was cut, officers say
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
Shooting involving officer inside Kissimmee Walmart: Sheriff
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
Westbound lanes of I-4 closed for hours due to depression
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
NASA conducts Artemis II wet dress rehearsal
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
Shooting reported inside Walmart in Kissimmee; deputies on scene
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Chlorine leak in The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
WB I-4 lanes shut near Haines City due to roadway depression
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
Police: Man committed throat slashing, sledgehammer battery in the same day
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
Good Samaritan fights restaurant fire with garden hose
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
Florida woman nearly scammed by threat of an arrest warrant
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Man accused of pointing gun at gym-goer arrested in Altamonte Springs
A 35-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a gym was arrested after a brief pursuit, authorities said.
A 35-year-old man accused of pointing a gun at a person inside a gym was arrested after a brief pursuit, authorities said.
Man accused of attacking multiple people, including teen
A man accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy’s neck in Daytona Beach earlier this week allegedly attacked another person with a sledgehammer just hours before the incident, police said.
A man accused of slashing a 13-year-old boy’s neck in Daytona Beach earlier this week allegedly attacked another person with a sledgehammer just hours before the incident, police said.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins Visits Kennedy Space Center
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited the Kennedy Space Center to meet with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and observe a scheduled Starlink launch, which was later postponed to Thursday evening.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins visited the Kennedy Space Center to meet with the Astronaut Memorial Foundation and observe a scheduled Starlink launch, which was later postponed to Thursday evening.
Funding dispute could cut victim services, state attorney warns
A standoff between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Attorney General James Uthmeier over federal funding for victim services could leave Orange County residents on the losing end, Worrell said.
A standoff between State Attorney Monique Worrell and Attorney General James Uthmeier over federal funding for victim services could leave Orange County residents on the losing end, Worrell said.
18-year-old accused of hosting underage party at Melbourne Airbnb
An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he hosted a house party with alcohol and marijuana at a rented home in Melbourne.
An 18-year-old is facing charges after police say he hosted a house party with alcohol and marijuana at a rented home in Melbourne.
Man accused of killing 3 tourists refuses court-ordered evaluations
A man accused of killing three tourists is refusing to attend court hearings and submit to court-ordered mental health evaluations, raising questions about how his case will proceed.
A man accused of killing three tourists is refusing to attend court hearings and submit to court-ordered mental health evaluations, raising questions about how his case will proceed.
Prosecutors reviewing video of stepfather’s interaction with child
Prosecutors are reviewing video that appears to show a man forcefully handling a young girl in a driveway, as authorities determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
Prosecutors are reviewing video that appears to show a man forcefully handling a young girl in a driveway, as authorities determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
Woman injured in crash pleads for help finding missing dog
A woman recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Indian River County is asking the public to help find her dog, who ran off during the collision and has not been seen since.
A woman recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Indian River County is asking the public to help find her dog, who ran off during the collision and has not been seen since.