Teens accused of shooting gun beads at random strangers
Two Florida teenagers – aged 16 and 18 – allegedly drove through Seminole County and fired gel beads at random people, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Winter Springs Police Department. Both teens have been arrested and are now facing potential criminal charges.
Two Florida teenagers – aged 16 and 18 – allegedly drove through Seminole County and fired gel beads at random people, according to the Seminole County Sheriff's Office and the Winter Springs Police Department. Both teens have been arrested and are now facing potential criminal charges.
Warrant issued in deadly Volusia County beach toll booth crash
A vehicular homicide warrant has been issued for Deanna Harrell after a pickup truck crashed into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing attendant Tammie Jo Baker.
A vehicular homicide warrant has been issued for Deanna Harrell after a pickup truck crashed into a Daytona Beach Shores toll booth, killing attendant Tammie Jo Baker.
Man accused of kidnapping woman from Winter Park gas station
A man is being held without bond after authorities say he kidnapped a woman from a busy Winter Park gas station before witnesses helped police track him down.
A man is being held without bond after authorities say he kidnapped a woman from a busy Winter Park gas station before witnesses helped police track him down.
Daycare teacher accused of child abuse after alleged incidents caught on video
A daycare teacher has been fired and charged with multiple counts of child abuse after investigators said surveillance video showed her striking several young children at a West Melbourne preschool.
A daycare teacher has been fired and charged with multiple counts of child abuse after investigators said surveillance video showed her striking several young children at a West Melbourne preschool.
Woman speaks out after charges dropped in deadly hit-and-run
A woman who spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongly accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash is speaking publicly for the first time, saying the ordeal upended her life and left lasting emotional scars.
A woman who spent nearly two weeks in jail after being wrongly accused in a deadly hit-and-run crash is speaking publicly for the first time, saying the ordeal upended her life and left lasting emotional scars.
Orlando unveils preserved Pulse artifacts ahead of anniversary
As Orlando approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre, city officials are offering the public a first look at artifacts preserved from the historic site and the global response that followed the tragedy.
As Orlando approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse nightclub massacre, city officials are offering the public a first look at artifacts preserved from the historic site and the global response that followed the tragedy.
New rescue tubes in Cocoa Beach raise safety concerns
New ocean rescue tubes installed along Cocoa Beach are raising concerns among some beachgoers, who say the devices could confuse emergencies.
New ocean rescue tubes installed along Cocoa Beach are raising concerns among some beachgoers, who say the devices could confuse emergencies.
Florida voters to decide property tax proposal on November ballot
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Florida voters will decide in November whether to approve a sweeping property tax relief proposal that supporters say would lower costs for homeowners while reducing local government revenue by billions of dollars annually.
Space Force details response to Blue Origin rocket explosion
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Officials at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station provided new details Tuesday about the response to last week's explosion involving Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket, saying the incident sparked wildfires and caused damage beyond the launch complex but spared critical launch infrastructure.
Authorities seek vehicular homicide charges in toll booth crash
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
Investigators say a driver had been drinking before crashing into a beach toll booth and killing a 63-year-old attendant in Daytona Beach Shores, as authorities continue pursuing potential vehicular homicide charges.
Project aims to curb dengue by releasing millions of mosquitoes
Google-backed researchers are taking an unusual approach to fighting mosquito-borne diseases: releasing more mosquitoes. The effort, known as Debug, is designed to reduce populations of mosquitoes that spread illnesses such as dengue fever by using specially bred male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.
Google-backed researchers are taking an unusual approach to fighting mosquito-borne diseases: releasing more mosquitoes. The effort, known as Debug, is designed to reduce populations of mosquitoes that spread illnesses such as dengue fever by using specially bred male mosquitoes that cannot produce viable offspring.
Good Samaritans recount rescuing toddler found in hot car
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.
A 3-year-old girl is expected to recover after Good Samaritans rushed to save her when she was found unresponsive inside a hot car outside a DeLand plasma donation center. The bystanders who helped rescue the child say the frightening scene is something they will never forget.
Florida couple finds stranger making coffee inside their home, deputies say
A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.
A Lake County couple’s quiet afternoon by the pool turned frightening when they discovered a stranger inside their home, making coffee and moving items around, authorities said. The incident is prompting renewed reminders from law enforcement to keep doors locked, even when residents are home.
Hurricane season revives painful memories for some residents
The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.
The start of hurricane season is bringing renewed anxiety for some Central Florida residents still recovering emotionally and financially from past storms. Families hit hard by Hurricane Ian say recent mitigation work offers some reassurance, but memories of flooded homes and emergency rescues remain difficult to shake.
Sea turtle advocates alarmed after nests disturbed on Cocoa Beach
Sea turtle advocates are urging beachgoers to remain vigilant after several marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach during Memorial Day weekend. Conservationists say the incident highlights the importance of protecting one of the world's most significant sea turtle nesting regions during a critical stage of nesting season.
Sea turtle advocates are urging beachgoers to remain vigilant after several marked sea turtle nests were disturbed on Cocoa Beach during Memorial Day weekend. Conservationists say the incident highlights the importance of protecting one of the world's most significant sea turtle nesting regions during a critical stage of nesting season.
Anna Kepner: Defense challenges forensic evidence in cruise ship murder
New court developments are raising questions about the strength of the federal case against a Central Florida teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister aboard a cruise ship. While defense attorneys argue key forensic evidence is missing, legal experts remain divided over whether the alleged gaps could undermine a conviction.
New court developments are raising questions about the strength of the federal case against a Central Florida teenager accused of raping and killing his stepsister aboard a cruise ship. While defense attorneys argue key forensic evidence is missing, legal experts remain divided over whether the alleged gaps could undermine a conviction.
Memorial Day boating trip turns into rescue after vessel sinks
What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank. All seven were rescued safely after spending about 30 minutes in the water.
What began as a Memorial Day boating trip on the Indian River turned into a frightening rescue after seven young men were left stranded in the water when their boat sank. All seven were rescued safely after spending about 30 minutes in the water.
Orlando marks 10 years since Pulse tragedy with blood drive
Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.
Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.
DeLand mom charged after 3-year-old left in hot car, police say
A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.
A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.
Worker killed after truck crashes through Daytona Beach toll booth
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.