Groveland police sergeant suspended after alleged high-speed driving
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty and activated the vehicle's emergency lights without a legitimate emergency, according to the Groveland Police Department.
A Groveland police sergeant has been suspended after an internal investigation found he repeatedly drove a marked patrol SUV at speeds exceeding 110 mph while off duty and activated the vehicle's emergency lights without a legitimate emergency, according to the Groveland Police Department.
Orange County installing speed cameras at 12 schools: Here's where, when, what to know
Orange County plans to install a dozen speed enforcement cameras in school zones throughout the county. It's the latest tool that is part of a multi-year safety initiative aimed at protecting students and staff, and reducing speeding in school zones.
Orange County plans to install a dozen speed enforcement cameras in school zones throughout the county. It's the latest tool that is part of a multi-year safety initiative aimed at protecting students and staff, and reducing speeding in school zones.
Strong Pacific El Niño could influence Atlantic conditions
Although events in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans can develop independently, scientists say the two basins can influence one another through changes in the atmosphere.
Although events in the Pacific and Atlantic oceans can develop independently, scientists say the two basins can influence one another through changes in the atmosphere.
Florida Attorney General: 49 arrested, charged in undercover drug trafficking takedown
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Thursday announced the arrests of nearly 50 people on various drug-related charges, part of a year-long investigation into drug trafficking organizations running in several Central Florida counties.
Florida man accused of stealing more than $15K through payroll fraud
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
A Palm Coast man who worked as a financial controller for a construction company is accused of stealing more than $15,000 by diverting payroll deposits and altering his own employee benefits, the Flagler County Sheriff's Office said.
Blackwater River death: Wanted Florida man found dead in river
A search for a wanted suspect ended Wednesday morning when dive teams recovered the body of 41-year-old Jeffery Royce Day Jr. from the Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County.
A search for a wanted suspect ended Wednesday morning when dive teams recovered the body of 41-year-old Jeffery Royce Day Jr. from the Blackwater River in Santa Rosa County.
Universal reports 'softened' attendance at Orlando theme parks
Comcast executives said Thursday that performance at Universal Orlando was below expectations as attendance slowed at its theme parks this summer.
Comcast executives said Thursday that performance at Universal Orlando was below expectations as attendance slowed at its theme parks this summer.
Police dog K9 Venom sniffs out 100 grams of hidden meth during Florida stop
A routine traffic stop on Del Prado Boulevard South escalated into a major drug bust early Tuesday morning when a Cape Coral police dog uncovered a backpack stuffed with methamphetamine inside a black Dodge Durango.
A routine traffic stop on Del Prado Boulevard South escalated into a major drug bust early Tuesday morning when a Cape Coral police dog uncovered a backpack stuffed with methamphetamine inside a black Dodge Durango.
Florida dad sentenced to 42 years after toddler dies in hot truck
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
A Florida dad was sentenced to more than four decades in prison in the death of his 18-month-old son, who was left in a hot truck for several hours while he went to get a haircut and drinks at a nearby bar.
'Polar Express' returning to Gaylord Palms for ice! exhibit
Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee is bringing back The Polar Express for its annual ice! holiday exhibit.
Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee is bringing back The Polar Express for its annual ice! holiday exhibit.
Homicide investigation underway after man found dead behind Kissimmee shopping plaza
A person was found dead behind a shopping plaza in Kissimmee on Wednesday night, according to the police department.
A person was found dead behind a shopping plaza in Kissimmee on Wednesday night, according to the police department.
Ring video: Florida man tries to enter stranger's home, threatens to shoot them
A New Smyrna Beach family experienced a "horror movie" ordeal when a man aggressively tried to force his way into their home late at night.
A New Smyrna Beach family experienced a "horror movie" ordeal when a man aggressively tried to force his way into their home late at night.
New Smyrna Beach man accused of threatening family
A New Smyrna Beach family experienced a "horror movie" ordeal when a man aggressively tried to force his way into their home late at night.
A New Smyrna Beach family experienced a "horror movie" ordeal when a man aggressively tried to force his way into their home late at night.
Universal Orlando permit fuels speculation about new Islands of Adventure attraction
Universal Orlando Resort has filed a permit for a new attraction at Islands of Adventure.
Universal Orlando Resort has filed a permit for a new attraction at Islands of Adventure.
Window contractor gives up Brevard license amid fraud investigation
A window installation contractor accused by customers of taking payments without completing work has agreed to surrender his Brevard County contracting license for five years as a fraud investigation continues.
A window installation contractor accused by customers of taking payments without completing work has agreed to surrender his Brevard County contracting license for five years as a fraud investigation continues.
Universal Orlando permit fuels speculation about new attraction
Universal Orlando Resort has filed a permit for a new attraction at Islands of Adventure, prompting speculation from theme park analysts and enthusiasts about what could be coming to the park as the company continues expanding beyond its recently opened Epic Universe.
Universal Orlando Resort has filed a permit for a new attraction at Islands of Adventure, prompting speculation from theme park analysts and enthusiasts about what could be coming to the park as the company continues expanding beyond its recently opened Epic Universe.
Camping World Stadium unveils $400 million renovation
Camping World Stadium is undergoing a $400 million renovation that will transform both the venue's appearance and fan experience ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars' temporary move to Orlando in 2027.
Camping World Stadium is undergoing a $400 million renovation that will transform both the venue's appearance and fan experience ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars' temporary move to Orlando in 2027.
Cape Canaveral seeks criminal investigation into $4 million budget shortfall
Cape Canaveral officials have asked the Brevard County Sheriff's Office to investigate whether criminal conduct, employee misconduct or financial mismanagement contributed to a roughly $4 million budget shortfall that city leaders say reflects years of structural financial problems.
Cape Canaveral officials have asked the Brevard County Sheriff's Office to investigate whether criminal conduct, employee misconduct or financial mismanagement contributed to a roughly $4 million budget shortfall that city leaders say reflects years of structural financial problems.
Florida HOA vice president chased door-to-door sales reps, rammed their vehicle: Affidavit
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
The vice president of a Florida homeowners association was arrested after he allegedly chased a door-to-door salesperson through his neighborhood and then drove his truck into the middle of the street, blocking their vehicle, according to the arrest report.
New video: Florida HOA VP arrested for blocking, hitting sales van
New video shows the alleged crash between a sales van and the vice president of a homeowners associations in Lake County, which led to the arrest of the VP. Jerry Tucker was arrested on five counts of aggravated battery for allegedly chasing a sales rep., and then blocking their vehicle in the middle of the neighborhood and crashing into it, according to the arrest affidavit.
New video shows the alleged crash between a sales van and the vice president of a homeowners associations in Lake County, which led to the arrest of the VP. Jerry Tucker was arrested on five counts of aggravated battery for allegedly chasing a sales rep., and then blocking their vehicle in the middle of the neighborhood and crashing into it, according to the arrest affidavit.