Lake County crash leaves 1 dead, 1 seriously injured
One person is dead, and another is seriously injured, after a Friday night crash in Lake County where a car went airborne and hit a tree, troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) say. It is currently unclear what caused the car to run off the road. Troopers say that the exact time that the crash occurred is still under investigation.
Man accused of shooting coworker turns himself in
The man accused of shooting his coworker in the neck in Volusia County was arrested on Saturday after turning himself in, deputies with the Volusia Sheriff's Office (VSO) say. Details about what led to the alleged violent altercation have not been released.
Teen accused in Orlando Halloween shooting set for January trial
A 17-year-old accused of killing two people and injuring several others in a mass shooting in downtown Orlando last Halloween is set to stand trial in January. Jaylen Edgar, who turns 18 later this month, remains held without bond at the Orange County Jail. He is charged as an adult with two counts of murder and seven counts of attempted murder.
Fugitive in decade-old child sex abuse case back in Florida
A 72-year-old fugitive accused of sexually assaulting a young child was flown back to Florida on Friday after a decade-long investigation, Flagler County authorities said.
Seminole High honors former player, Ethan Pritchard
Seminole High School rallied Friday night around former linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who remains hospitalized after being shot last weekend.
Second Harvest accepting applications for free culinary program
There are only a few days left to apply for the Second Harvest Food Bank?s culinary training program, a free 16-week course designed to help students build skills for a brighter career future. Since its launch in 2013, the program has graduated over 500 students, many of whom have seen a significant increase in their earning potential.
Marion County man detained after shooting involving deputy
Deputies in Marion County detained a suspect early Friday after a chaotic series of events that began with a 911 call to a home in Reddick, authorities said.
Florida man accused of running Ponzi scheme
A 74-year-old Florida man could spend the rest of his life in prison after state investigators accused him of operating a multi-million-dollar Ponzi scheme, officials said Friday.
Community rallies around former football player Ethan Prichard
Seminole High School is honoring former standout linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who now plays for Florida State, after he was shot over the weekend. The school and local community are coming together to support him and his family during his recovery.
Bond revoked for man accused in football player?s killing
A Brevard County judge on Friday ordered a Melbourne man accused of fatally shooting a local football player to remain behind bars while awaiting trial.
Lodging surcharge proposed to fund transportation
A new lodging surcharge is being proposed in Orange County aimed at raising funds to improve local transportation systems. This surcharge could generate substantial revenue to improve local transport systems, including Lynx, SunRail, and Brightline.
Regina Hill qualifies to run for re-election
Suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill said Friday she has qualified to run for re-election in District 5, setting up a November contest for the seat she lost last year.
Woman charged with child neglect after kids found alone
An Ocala mother was arrested this week after firefighters discovered her three children alone inside an apartment while responding to a nearby fire, authorities said.
Rep. Cory Mills faces testimony in restraining order hearing
U.S. Rep. Cory Mills sat in a Columbia County courtroom Friday as his ex-girlfriend, Ms. United States Lindsey Langston, testified in her request for a restraining order against him.
Wild boar invades Lee County home
A Lee County family was stunned when a wild boar entered their home without any invitation. Deputies from the Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) responded to the home to help remove the hog.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 rocket from Florida
SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket with 28 Starlink satellites on Friday morning from Cape Canaveral, Florida. This is the 27th flight for the first stage booster supporting this mission, which previously launched CRS-24, Eutelsat HOTBIRD 13F, OneWeb 1, SES-18 and SES-19, and 22 Starlink missions.
Florida leaders push to end vaccine mandates, sparking debate
lorida could see an end to state-mandated vaccines, following an announcement from Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo that the Department of Health is working with Governor Ron DeSantis to eliminate all vaccine requirements. The proposal has drawn sharp reactions.
Bear spotted roaming at Orlando apartment complex
A black bear made an unexpected visit to the Westbrook Apartments this week, startling residents who spotted it wandering near a stairwell.
Deputies search for suspect in Kissimmee hotel killing
A 37-year-old Orlando man was found fatally shot outside a Kissimmee hotel early Wednesday, and deputies are searching for a suspect considered armed and dangerous, the Osceola County Sheriff?s Office said.
'Super Speeder' drove 103 mph with 3 kids in car, including unrestrained infant: Report
An Orlando woman has been arrested under Florida's new "Super Speeder" law after she was caught allegedly driving over 100 mph with three children in the car, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Office.