AI scammers target Michigan family searching for missing Yorkie
What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.
What began as a routine rest stop during a family’s drive from Michigan to southwest Florida has turned into a multistate search for a missing 6-year-old Yorkshire terrier.
Seminole County deputy charged with organized fraud over alleged overtime scheme
A Seminole County sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge after authorities say he falsified overtime records and collected pay for hours he did not work.
A Seminole County sheriff’s deputy is facing a felony charge after authorities say he falsified overtime records and collected pay for hours he did not work.
Florida man denied bond after Marion County toddler’s death
A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.
A Florida man accused in the death of a toddler was denied bond, authorities said. Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, was taken into custody on Feb. 19 following the death of 3-year-old Paisley Brown, his girlfriend's daughter.
Winter Garden residents protest loss of downtown businesses
Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.
Winter Garden residents packed a city commission meeting this week, voicing frustration over the closure of two longtime downtown businesses after their building was sold to a new owner.
Florida Strawberry Festival draws big crowds with rides, food and music in Plant City
The Florida Strawberry Festival is underway, bringing rides, headline entertainers and plenty of strawberry-themed treats to Hillsborough County.
The Florida Strawberry Festival is underway, bringing rides, headline entertainers and plenty of strawberry-themed treats to Hillsborough County.
Brush fires in Brevard County prompt evacuations, burn 70 acres
Two brush fires broke out Tuesday in Brevard County, prompting evacuations and drawing a large emergency response. One fire ignited near Wickham Road in Melbourne, while another sparked near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place in Mims, officials said. The Mims fire threatened nearby homes and burned about 70 acres.
Two brush fires broke out Tuesday in Brevard County, prompting evacuations and drawing a large emergency response. One fire ignited near Wickham Road in Melbourne, while another sparked near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place in Mims, officials said. The Mims fire threatened nearby homes and burned about 70 acres.
Video shows alleged abuse of toddlers at Marion County daycare
A daycare worker is facing child abuse charges after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping, dragging and roughly handling toddlers at a Marion County child care center, authorities said.
A daycare worker is facing child abuse charges after surveillance video allegedly showed her slapping, dragging and roughly handling toddlers at a Marion County child care center, authorities said.
Volusia County boosts beach safety education with indoor rip current simulator
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Volusia County Beach Safety is turning to a new hands-on training tool to help residents and tourists better understand one of the ocean’s most persistent dangers: rip currents.
Grand jury indicts man in deaths of 3 tourists
A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three tourists, clearing the way for prosecutors to consider seeking the death penalty.
A grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on three counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of three tourists, clearing the way for prosecutors to consider seeking the death penalty.
Laura Flores: New video shows alleged daycare worker hitting, slapping children
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance video from inside a daycare center where a woman allegedly slapped, hit, or kicked several children who were under her care. MCSO released nearly 20 minutes of video from inside the kids' classroom, where the alleged abuse occurred.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office has released surveillance video from inside a daycare center where a woman allegedly slapped, hit, or kicked several children who were under her care. MCSO released nearly 20 minutes of video from inside the kids' classroom, where the alleged abuse occurred.
Florida gold refinery owners arrested in alleged multistate scam
The owners of Orlando Gold Refinery have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multistate gold bar scam that targeted elderly victims.
The owners of Orlando Gold Refinery have been arrested in connection with what authorities describe as a multistate gold bar scam that targeted elderly victims.
Harbor House breaks ground on housing for domestic violence survivors
Harbor House of Central Florida on Tuesday announced construction of a new transitional housing community designed to support survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives.
Harbor House of Central Florida on Tuesday announced construction of a new transitional housing community designed to support survivors of domestic violence as they rebuild their lives.
Missing man found alive after days trapped in quicksand
A missing 36-year-old man was found alive after being trapped for days in quicksand-like conditions at a mining site in northeast Florida, authorities said.
A missing 36-year-old man was found alive after being trapped for days in quicksand-like conditions at a mining site in northeast Florida, authorities said.
Boy, 8, arrested after allegedly pointing gun in Daytona Beach
An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.
An 8-year-old boy was arrested after authorities say he pointed a gun at someone at his apartment complex in Daytona Beach.
New video of Marion County daycare worker allegedly hitting kids
Released camera footage shows Marion County daycare worker Laura Flores, 31, appear to hit and put her foot on a child during nap time, Marion County deputies say. Flores is facing three counts of child abuse.
Released camera footage shows Marion County daycare worker Laura Flores, 31, appear to hit and put her foot on a child during nap time, Marion County deputies say. Flores is facing three counts of child abuse.
Immigration enforcement reimbursements announced for Brevard County
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia was in Titusville on Thursday to announce state reimbursements for Brevard County law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia was in Titusville on Thursday to announce state reimbursements for Brevard County law enforcement agencies for immigration enforcement.
20-acre fire off of I-95 in Mims prompts resident evacuation
Brush fires have sparked in Brevard County, with active blazes reported in Melbourne near Wickham Road and Holy Trinity Drive, and in Mims near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place, where evacuations are underway.
Brush fires have sparked in Brevard County, with active blazes reported in Melbourne near Wickham Road and Holy Trinity Drive, and in Mims near Blounts Ridge Road and Rose Marie Place, where evacuations are underway.
Reward to solve 2022 murder of Marion County teens increases to $9K
Officials are working to solve the 2022 murder of two Marion County teenagers who were found dead within months of each other. Now, the reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved is nearly $10,000.
Officials are working to solve the 2022 murder of two Marion County teenagers who were found dead within months of each other. Now, the reward for information leading to the arrest of anyone involved is nearly $10,000.
I-95 closed in Brevard County due to deadly crash
UPDATE: Interstate 95 is now open in both directions.
UPDATE: Interstate 95 is now open in both directions.
Missing Florida man found stuck in mud without food or water for days: PFD
A missing Florida man has been found alive after deputies say he got stuck in mud for several days.
A missing Florida man has been found alive after deputies say he got stuck in mud for several days.