New video shows shooting involving deputy outside Walmart
New video shows the moments leading up to a deputy shooting a man outside a Walmart last month along East Colonial Drive. Officials say the man, later identified as Jason Beal, stole a shopping cart full of items and was seen walking down the street carrying a knife.
New video shows the moments leading up to a deputy shooting a man outside a Walmart last month along East Colonial Drive. Officials say the man, later identified as Jason Beal, stole a shopping cart full of items and was seen walking down the street carrying a knife.
Brevard County 'house of horrors' cleanup delayed again
A long-troubled home in Indialantic, long described by neighbors as a “house of horrors,” remains a source of frustration after Brevard County officials granted the homeowner another 30 days to remove trash and debris.
A long-troubled home in Indialantic, long described by neighbors as a “house of horrors,” remains a source of frustration after Brevard County officials granted the homeowner another 30 days to remove trash and debris.
NASA prepares Artemis II rocket rollout ahead of planned launch
NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket back to the launch pad Thursday night, marking another key step toward a planned crewed mission around the moon. The rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building was scheduled for about 8 p.m. and will move at roughly 1 mile per hour aboard the agency’s crawler-transporter.
NASA is preparing to roll its Artemis II rocket back to the launch pad Thursday night, marking another key step toward a planned crewed mission around the moon. The rollout from the Vehicle Assembly Building was scheduled for about 8 p.m. and will move at roughly 1 mile per hour aboard the agency’s crawler-transporter.
911 calls capture panic after deadly stabbing in Daytona Beach
Newly released 911 calls reveal the frantic moments after a woman’s husband allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in a Daytona Beach home, in what authorities describe as a deadly domestic dispute.
Newly released 911 calls reveal the frantic moments after a woman’s husband allegedly stabbed her boyfriend in a Daytona Beach home, in what authorities describe as a deadly domestic dispute.
Homeowner avoids foreclosure; neighbors fear return of ‘hoarder house’
A Brevard County homeowner has avoided foreclosure on a long-troubled property known locally as a “hoarder house,” but neighbors say they remain concerned that years of problems could return.
A Brevard County homeowner has avoided foreclosure on a long-troubled property known locally as a “hoarder house,” but neighbors say they remain concerned that years of problems could return.
Crumbling complex forces people from homes, authorities say
Nearly 400 residents were forced out of an apartment complex in Orange County after officials deemed the building unsafe due to structural concerns. The evacuation happened early Thursday at the Rialto complex in the Doctor Phillips area after reports of cracking and unusual noises. A resident said she had to be rescued when her door would not open.
Nearly 400 residents were forced out of an apartment complex in Orange County after officials deemed the building unsafe due to structural concerns. The evacuation happened early Thursday at the Rialto complex in the Doctor Phillips area after reports of cracking and unusual noises. A resident said she had to be rescued when her door would not open.
Teen shot, killed at Kissimmee house party; family seeks answers
A 17-year-old boy from Orlando was shot and killed at a house party in Kissimmee over the weekend, leaving his family grieving and searching for answers. Authorities said the shooting happened at a short-term rental property where a large group had gathered.
A 17-year-old boy from Orlando was shot and killed at a house party in Kissimmee over the weekend, leaving his family grieving and searching for answers. Authorities said the shooting happened at a short-term rental property where a large group had gathered.
Gov. DeSantis disagrees with sheriffs council's immigration proposal
Florida's State Immigration Enforcement Council met Monday and voted to send a letter to Congress and President Donald Trump asking them to work on a citizen path for noncriminal undocumented immigrations. It would also require those individuals to pay a fine. Polk County Grady Judd held a news conference criticizing some news headlines that suggested his stance on immigration had changed. Gov. Ron DeSantis commented on the council's proposal during a press conference on Thursday.
Florida's State Immigration Enforcement Council met Monday and voted to send a letter to Congress and President Donald Trump asking them to work on a citizen path for noncriminal undocumented immigrations. It would also require those individuals to pay a fine. Polk County Grady Judd held a news conference criticizing some news headlines that suggested his stance on immigration had changed. Gov. Ron DeSantis commented on the council's proposal during a press conference on Thursday.
'I am shaking': Judge gives mystery homeowner more time to clean up property
Neighbors in Brevard County are livid after a Brevard County Code Enforcement Magistrate gave an unknown homeowner another 30 days to clean up their property. Neighbors have shared photos and videos of the home, which shows numerous rats climbing along the fences, as well as piles of what appears to be debris inside the home. It's a problem that one neighbor said has plagued the community for 10 years.
Neighbors in Brevard County are livid after a Brevard County Code Enforcement Magistrate gave an unknown homeowner another 30 days to clean up their property. Neighbors have shared photos and videos of the home, which shows numerous rats climbing along the fences, as well as piles of what appears to be debris inside the home. It's a problem that one neighbor said has plagued the community for 10 years.
Bodycam: Alleged Walmart shoplifter Tased, then shot
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video showing the shooting of a man suspected of shoplifting from a nearby Walmart. Jason Beal was shot and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been charged with robbery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer with violence. Deputies released surveillance video showing Beal allegedly walking out of the Walmart with a full cart of items he did not pay for. A deputy stopped him nearby. Deputies said he did not comply with deputy's commands to stop. He was Tased then shot. Deputies said he appeared to be reaching for something. Deputies said Beal was found in possession of two knives.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office released bodycam video showing the shooting of a man suspected of shoplifting from a nearby Walmart. Jason Beal was shot and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. He has since been charged with robbery with a deadly weapon and resisting an officer with violence. Deputies released surveillance video showing Beal allegedly walking out of the Walmart with a full cart of items he did not pay for. A deputy stopped him nearby. Deputies said he did not comply with deputy's commands to stop. He was Tased then shot. Deputies said he appeared to be reaching for something. Deputies said Beal was found in possession of two knives.
398 forced to leave apartments over structural concerns: Officials
Nearly 400 people were evacuated from The Rialto Apartments on Thursday morning after concerns were raised about the building's "structural instability," according to Orange County Government and Orange County Fire Rescue. Residents began calling 911 around 4 a.m. claiming that their doors had been jammed and that they were unable to open them. Another caller, officials said, said she could hear "popping noises" and feared the 5-story apartment building was going to collapse. The apartment complex is located on W. Sand Lake Road. It's part of a mixed-use building, where several businesses are located beneath the apartments. Orange County's Building Division of Building Safety has ordered the building's property management company to hire a licensed engineer or architect to conduct a complete evacuation of the building. Residents cannot return home until that happens.
Nearly 400 people were evacuated from The Rialto Apartments on Thursday morning after concerns were raised about the building's "structural instability," according to Orange County Government and Orange County Fire Rescue. Residents began calling 911 around 4 a.m. claiming that their doors had been jammed and that they were unable to open them. Another caller, officials said, said she could hear "popping noises" and feared the 5-story apartment building was going to collapse. The apartment complex is located on W. Sand Lake Road. It's part of a mixed-use building, where several businesses are located beneath the apartments. Orange County's Building Division of Building Safety has ordered the building's property management company to hire a licensed engineer or architect to conduct a complete evacuation of the building. Residents cannot return home until that happens.
SWAT operation at Orange County home
SWAT teams have surrounded a home in Orange County, where we're told a search warrant is attempting to be executed. There is a large law enforcement presence near Columbia Street and Amaros Avenue. OCSO said the investigation is active and ongoing and asked the public to avoid the area.
SWAT teams have surrounded a home in Orange County, where we're told a search warrant is attempting to be executed. There is a large law enforcement presence near Columbia Street and Amaros Avenue. OCSO said the investigation is active and ongoing and asked the public to avoid the area.
TSA family in Orlando facing 'financial catastrophe' amid shutdown
For Richard Richards and his wife Julie, the Transportation Security Administration has been a family business for over two decades.
For Richard Richards and his wife Julie, the Transportation Security Administration has been a family business for over two decades.
2 officers recovering after separate shootings in Volusia County
Two law enforcement officers injured in separate shootings in Volusia County have been released from the hospital and are recovering, officials said.
Two law enforcement officers injured in separate shootings in Volusia County have been released from the hospital and are recovering, officials said.
Daytona Beach imposes spring break curfew after unrest
Officials in Daytona Beach have decided to impose a curfew amid ongoing spring break disturbances that overwhelmed police and led to multiple shootings.
Officials in Daytona Beach have decided to impose a curfew amid ongoing spring break disturbances that overwhelmed police and led to multiple shootings.
Wild crash in Osceola County sends 3 to hospital
A dramatic crash in Osceola County Wednesday afternoon left three people injured, and six vehicles damaged, authorities said.
A dramatic crash in Osceola County Wednesday afternoon left three people injured, and six vehicles damaged, authorities said.
Advocates push for felony charges in dog's alleged killing
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly killing his dog in a manner animal advocates are calling “heinous,” prompting calls for harsher charges.
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly killing his dog in a manner animal advocates are calling “heinous,” prompting calls for harsher charges.
Cruise travel impacted as gas prices surge amid Iran conflict
Gas prices continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, and travelers may see higher costs on upcoming cruises, experts say. Cruise lines typically hedge fuel purchases, pre-buying a portion of fuel in advance to stabilize costs for passengers. While this practice helps avoid immediate price hikes, prolonged conflict could cut into cruise line profits.
Gas prices continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict in Iran, and travelers may see higher costs on upcoming cruises, experts say. Cruise lines typically hedge fuel purchases, pre-buying a portion of fuel in advance to stabilize costs for passengers. While this practice helps avoid immediate price hikes, prolonged conflict could cut into cruise line profits.
UCF set to face UCLA in NCAA tournament opener
UCF is headed to Philadelphia for its first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years. The Knights will face seventh-seeded UCLA on Friday night. Coach Johnny Dawkins says mindset will be key as UCF looks to build on a 21-win season.
UCF is headed to Philadelphia for its first NCAA Tournament appearance in seven years. The Knights will face seventh-seeded UCLA on Friday night. Coach Johnny Dawkins says mindset will be key as UCF looks to build on a 21-win season.
NASA rethinks $1B Artemis launcher at Kennedy Space Center amid delays, modernization push
NASA is reconsidering the use of a massive mobile launcher at the Kennedy Space Center, raising questions about costs, delays, and jobs tied to the Artemis moon program.
NASA is reconsidering the use of a massive mobile launcher at the Kennedy Space Center, raising questions about costs, delays, and jobs tied to the Artemis moon program.