Alleged sex attacks tied by DNA • FL cruise worker molested kids: FBI • FL man had explosives, deputies say

An alleged sexual attacker's arrest in Orange County revealed a previous unprosecuted incident, officials say; A Florida mother has been charged after officials said her son shot two children during a Pop Warner football practice; a Celebrity Cruises worker admitted to molesting children in ship's youth center, the FBI says; A Kissimmee man arrested for indecent exposure, according to the Osceola Sheriff’s Office; and deputies said a Florida man arrested after 'highly volatile' homemade explosives were found at home during drug operation.

'Too often overlooked': Pine Hills Parade showcases community pride

Many gathered in Pine Hills this weekend for the Pine Hills Parade. Organizers say it was more than just a holiday parade, as it showcased the community's culture, history, and vibrancy.

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels clinches Heisman Trophy in historic win

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.

Apopka teen killed, donates organs
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An Apopka family is working to keep their son's memory alive after he was shot and killed over the weekend.

Florida mother charged in shooting
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A Florida mother was charged after her son allegedly shot two children during an incident at an Apopka Pop Warner football practice in October, officials said.

Mother of boy who shot 2 kids, charged
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The mother of an 11-year-old boy who allegedly shot two kids at an Apopka Pop Warner football practice is charged

Man said ex had bomb onboard flight
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A flight out of Orlando had to make an emergency landing after a man reportedly said the word bomb twice onboard a Breeze Airways flight. He said his ex had a bomb and said he would fire up a vape on the flight.

Sex attack suspect accused of similar attack
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An alleged Orange County attacker who was accused of trying to rape a woman inside her apartment home was previously arrested for an attack back in 2020.

Alleged sexual attacker's arrest in Orange County reveals previous unprosecuted incident, officials say

Xavier Mendez, the man who was arrested Wednesday in an investigation into an attempted sexual attack at an apartment complex in Orlando, is linked to a similar crime he allegedly committed just over one mile away, according to a new report from the Orange County Sheriff's Office.

Man arrested for following woman into Orange County apartment, trying to sexually attack her: deputies

A man has been arrested in connection to the Nov. 26 incident where he's accused of entering a woman's apartment and trying to sexually attack her, according to an update from the Orange County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday.