Former ministry leader pleads not guilty in child solicitation case
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
A Central Florida businessman accused of attempting to arrange a sexual encounter with someone he believed was a 14-year-old boy has pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial.
Search intensifies in case of missing Mount Dora mother Nicole Badlwin
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Investigators are expanding their search for Nicole Baldwin, a Mount Dora mother of three who disappeared in November 2023, by draining and examining a retention pond in Deltona as part of an ongoing homicide investigation.
Osceola County deputies rescue missing girl found in neighbor’s pool
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
A 7-year-old girl who was reported missing in Osceola County was rescued after deputies located her struggling in a neighbor’s swimming pool, authorities said.
Melbourne demolishes long-vacant nuisance property
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
City officials in Melbourne have demolished a long-vacant home that neighbors and code enforcement officers said had been a source of complaints and safety concerns for years.
Declining enrollment deepens financial challenges for Orange County schools
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
Orange County Public Schools is facing growing financial pressure as declining enrollment and rising operating costs strain the district's budget, school officials said.
DeLand police step up enforcement of e-bike regulations
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
DeLand police are increasing enforcement of e-bike regulations following a rise in crashes, safety concerns and public complaints, particularly in the city's downtown area.
Habitat for Humanity hands over keys to first 3D-printed home
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Space Coast Habitat for Humanity has handed over the keys to its first 3D-printed home, marking a milestone in affordable housing efforts on Florida's Space Coast.
Judge orders hearing in DNA dispute involving Florida death row inmate
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
A Florida judge has ordered an evidentiary hearing in a long-running death penalty case after conflicting interpretations of DNA evidence raised new questions ahead of a possible execution.
Another sloth linked to Sloth World dies as investigation continues
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Another sloth connected to the now-defunct Sloth World attraction has died, bringing the total number of sloth deaths linked to the operation to 57, officials said.
Man accused of abandoning dogs found dead released on bond
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
A Brevard County man accused of abandoning three dogs that were later found dead inside an RV camper has been released from jail on bond, authorities said.
Tropical storm watch in Texas as tropical threat nears
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Potential Tropical System 1 in Texas, near the Gulf. Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooded is expected in several coastal states, including parts of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. The system is expected to strengthen and could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
The National Hurricane Center is tracking Potential Tropical System 1 in Texas, near the Gulf. Heavy rainfall and potential flash flooded is expected in several coastal states, including parts of Texas, Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, and the Florida Panhandle. The system is expected to strengthen and could become Tropical Storm Arthur, the first tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Police drain Deltona pond in search for Nicole Baldwin
Mount Dora police are draining and searching a four-acre retention pond in Deltona as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, a Lake County mother who has been missing since November 2023.
Mount Dora police are draining and searching a four-acre retention pond in Deltona as part of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nicole Baldwin, a Lake County mother who has been missing since November 2023.
Mother shoots intruder after alleged threats to her and children
A Palm Coast mother shot a man who allegedly forced his way into her home, threatened her and her children, and refused to leave, authorities said.
A Palm Coast mother shot a man who allegedly forced his way into her home, threatened her and her children, and refused to leave, authorities said.
Record sargassum levels raise concerns along Florida beaches
Record amounts of sargassum seaweed washing onto Florida beaches are raising health concerns as the decomposing algae releases gases that can irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Record amounts of sargassum seaweed washing onto Florida beaches are raising health concerns as the decomposing algae releases gases that can irritate the eyes, nose and throat.
Boyfriend of dog-mauling victim charged after 3 dogs found dead
The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.
The boyfriend of a Brevard County woman who was fatally mauled by dogs last month has been arrested on animal cruelty charges after investigators found three dogs dead inside a travel trailer.
2 hospitalized, gunman dead after shooting in Osceola County: Deputies
An apparent domestic-related shooting at a Kissimmee-area apartment complex left two people seriously injured and the suspected gunman dead, authorities said.
An apparent domestic-related shooting at a Kissimmee-area apartment complex left two people seriously injured and the suspected gunman dead, authorities said.
Clermont police call shooting a premeditated killing
A Clermont man has been arrested and charged with premeditated murder in a deadly shooting last month.
A Clermont man has been arrested and charged with premeditated murder in a deadly shooting last month.
Sea turtle nesting season off to record start in Volusia County
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.
Sea turtle nesting season is off to a record start in Volusia County, with more than 700 nests counted so far and about five months still remaining in the season.
Longwood intersection project would expand lanes, affect 11 properties
A major roadway improvement project planned for a busy Longwood intersection would require property acquisitions from 11 nearby businesses as officials work to ease congestion and improve safety.
A major roadway improvement project planned for a busy Longwood intersection would require property acquisitions from 11 nearby businesses as officials work to ease congestion and improve safety.
Anna Kepner case: Accused killer Timothy Hudson ordered into custody
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.
The Florida teen accused of attacking and killing his stepsister, Anna Kepner, aboard a family cruise vacation has had his release conditions revoked and has been ordered into custody of the U.S. Marshals Service, according to newly-unsealed court documents.