Childhood drownings rise across nation, Florida
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy drowned in a swimming pool at an Osceola County vacation rental, marking the county’s eighth child drowning this year, authorities said.
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy drowned in a swimming pool at an Osceola County vacation rental, marking the county’s eighth child drowning this year, authorities said.
Ocala horse owners take extra precautions during extreme heat
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable
As dangerous heat bears down on Central Florida, horse owners are taking extra precautions to protect animals from heat-related illness, particularly those with medical conditions that make them more vulnerable
Alleged road rage shooting outside Home Depot leaves man dead
A man died after an apparent road rage confrontation ended in a shooting outside a Home Depot in Apopka, police said.
A man died after an apparent road rage confrontation ended in a shooting outside a Home Depot in Apopka, police said.
License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate
License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
License plate reader cameras are being credited with helping law enforcement quickly locate suspects in two recent Central Florida cases, even as the technology continues to face criticism from privacy advocates.
Lake County man charged after dog dies of alleged starvation
A Lake County man was arrested after investigators accused him of starving his dog to death and falsely claiming he had found the animal as a stray, authorities said.
A Lake County man was arrested after investigators accused him of starving his dog to death and falsely claiming he had found the animal as a stray, authorities said.
New Altamonte Springs cat café blends books, coffee and adoptions
A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.
A new cat café combining books, coffee and adoptable cats has opened in Altamonte Springs, offering visitors a place to relax while helping local rescue animals find permanent homes.
Warmer waters keep blacktip sharks near Florida beaches longer
Blacktip sharks are spending more time along Florida's coastline as warmer ocean temperatures alter their migration patterns, according to researchers tracking the species
Blacktip sharks are spending more time along Florida's coastline as warmer ocean temperatures alter their migration patterns, according to researchers tracking the species
Former death row inmate Crosley Green seeks parole after decades in prison
Former Florida death row inmate Crosley Green is seeking parole after spending 35 years in prison for a 1989 murder conviction that he has long maintained was wrongful.
Former Florida death row inmate Crosley Green is seeking parole after spending 35 years in prison for a 1989 murder conviction that he has long maintained was wrongful.
Daytona Beach Shores voters to decide on city name change
Residents of Daytona Beach Shores will decide this fall whether to rename the city simply "The Shores," after city leaders voted unanimously to place the proposal on the November ballot.
Residents of Daytona Beach Shores will decide this fall whether to rename the city simply "The Shores," after city leaders voted unanimously to place the proposal on the November ballot.
Orange County fire chief resigns after budget meeting
Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios resigned Tuesday after a contentious budget meeting in which commissioners questioned him about the purchase of a county-issued vehicle and firefighter back pay.
Orange County Fire Chief Anthony Rios resigned Tuesday after a contentious budget meeting in which commissioners questioned him about the purchase of a county-issued vehicle and firefighter back pay.
Deltona approves Florida's first under-18 e-bike ban
Deltona has become the first city in Florida to prohibit most people under 18 from riding electric bicycles in public, a move aimed at improving safety but one that has raised questions about how the rule will be enforced.
Deltona has become the first city in Florida to prohibit most people under 18 from riding electric bicycles in public, a move aimed at improving safety but one that has raised questions about how the rule will be enforced.
Alleged road rage shooting leaves 1 injured, suspect arrested in Apopka
One man was hospitalized, and another was arrested after an apparent road rage shooting in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Apopka on Tuesday morning, police said.
One man was hospitalized, and another was arrested after an apparent road rage shooting in the parking lot of a Home Depot in Apopka on Tuesday morning, police said.
Amber Alert ends with kidnapped teen rescued, suspect killed
A 13-year-old girl was safely reunited with her family after authorities said she was kidnapped by her mother's former boyfriend, who was fatally shot by law enforcement following a chase and armed confrontation in Marion County.
A 13-year-old girl was safely reunited with her family after authorities said she was kidnapped by her mother's former boyfriend, who was fatally shot by law enforcement following a chase and armed confrontation in Marion County.
Man accused of killing estranged wife dies after Titusville pursuit
A man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife inside her Daytona Beach home before fleeing to Brevard County died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after crashing his vehicle into a pond during a police pursuit, authorities said Tuesday.
A man accused of shooting and killing his estranged wife inside her Daytona Beach home before fleeing to Brevard County died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after crashing his vehicle into a pond during a police pursuit, authorities said Tuesday.
Apopka tree worker hospitalized after 20-foot fall
A professional tree trimmer remains in intensive care after falling about 20 feet while working in Apopka, according to his family.
A professional tree trimmer remains in intensive care after falling about 20 feet while working in Apopka, according to his family.
Apopka considers 22% property tax rate increase amid budget concerns
Apopka city commissioners are scheduled to vote Thursday on a proposed property tax rate increase that could generate about $11 million in additional revenue as the city works to address a budget shortfall.
Apopka city commissioners are scheduled to vote Thursday on a proposed property tax rate increase that could generate about $11 million in additional revenue as the city works to address a budget shortfall.
Amber Alert suspect dies after deputy-involved shooting
A man accused of abducting a 13-year-old girl during an Amber Alert in Marion County died at a hospital after he was shot by deputies following a pursuit, authorities said.
A man accused of abducting a 13-year-old girl during an Amber Alert in Marion County died at a hospital after he was shot by deputies following a pursuit, authorities said.
Homicide suspect dies after pursuit ends in Titusville crash
A homicide suspect from Daytona Beach died Monday night after crashing a vehicle into a pond at Sand Point Park following a police pursuit in Titusville, authorities said.
A homicide suspect from Daytona Beach died Monday night after crashing a vehicle into a pond at Sand Point Park following a police pursuit in Titusville, authorities said.
5-year-old boy drowns at Davenport vacation rental. deputies say
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Davenport, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
A 5-year-old Brevard County boy died Monday after he was found at the bottom of a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Davenport, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Homicide suspect dies after crash and police pursuit in Titusville
A homicide suspect from Volusia County died Monday night after leading Titusville police on a pursuit that ended when his vehicle crashed into a pond at Sand Point Park, authorities said.
A homicide suspect from Volusia County died Monday night after leading Titusville police on a pursuit that ended when his vehicle crashed into a pond at Sand Point Park, authorities said.