At least 10 families displaced after Windermere apartment fire
Fire officials suspect a lightning strike hit a Windermere apartment complex, setting it on fire. Parts of residents' homes that weren't destroyed by fire were flooded with water during fire crew's response. Now, at least 10 families are displaced, left wondering where they'll live next.
Fire officials suspect a lightning strike hit a Windermere apartment complex, setting it on fire. Parts of residents' homes that weren't destroyed by fire were flooded with water during fire crew's response. Now, at least 10 families are displaced, left wondering where they'll live next.
Florida sheriff responds to sergeant's arrest after trying to kiss woman, shove husband
A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
A sergeant with the Volusia Sheriff's Office has resigned after he was reportedly intoxicated a New Smyrna Beach bar when he tried to kiss a 71-year-old woman and then push her 77-year-old husband. Sheriff Mike Chitwood reported the former sergeant checked himself into rehab.
Daytona Beach Shores moves to rename city to 'The Shores'
Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name. A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
Officials say for years, residents and businesses have asked when they can officially drop "Daytona Beach" from the city's name. A 30-day city-facilitated survey brought in nearly 550 responses, with a whopping 66 percent voting "yes" to the change.
Residents react to deputy-involved shooting in Ocala neighborhood
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.
Residents in an Ocala neighborhood called the area "peaceful." That's before a domestic disturbance call led to a deputy shooting an armed suspect. The Marion County Sheriff's Office says the man threatened the deputy with a gun, before the deputy fired. The man later died, the sheriff's office reported.
2 dead after hit by drug trafficking suspect, deputies say
A suspect is in the hospital after he was involved in a deadly crash on July 7. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said it attempted to pull over the man in a traffic stop, before he fled and ultimately crashed into a car, killing two people and injuring a third.
A suspect is in the hospital after he was involved in a deadly crash on July 7. The Seminole County Sheriff's Office said it attempted to pull over the man in a traffic stop, before he fled and ultimately crashed into a car, killing two people and injuring a third.
Massive Saharan dust cloud headed towards Florida this week
A massive plume of Saharan dust is headed over the Atlantic Ocean towards the United States – and should reach Florida later this week.
A massive plume of Saharan dust is headed over the Atlantic Ocean towards the United States – and should reach Florida later this week.
Daytona Beach Shores moves forward with community-led proposal to rename city 'The Shores'
Following a community-driven push, a recent public survey revealed that 66 percent of responding Daytona Beach Shores residents and businesses voted in favor of officially dropping "Daytona Beach" from the city's name to become "The Shores."
Following a community-driven push, a recent public survey revealed that 66 percent of responding Daytona Beach Shores residents and businesses voted in favor of officially dropping "Daytona Beach" from the city's name to become "The Shores."
Titusville stormwater system overwhelmed: Residents left pumping out floodwaters
Storms on Monday night dumped more than three inches of rain in just two and a half hours, completely overwhelming Titusville's aging drainage infrastructure.
Storms on Monday night dumped more than three inches of rain in just two and a half hours, completely overwhelming Titusville's aging drainage infrastructure.
Florida puppy dies after being left in garage, starved; owner arrested, deputies say
A Palm Coast man, 18, was arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after his puppy, Sunset, was found locked in a detached garage and later died of organ failure caused by severe starvation.
A Palm Coast man, 18, was arrested on felony animal cruelty charges after his puppy, Sunset, was found locked in a detached garage and later died of organ failure caused by severe starvation.
Florida man arrested after fighting deputies pulling him from 'alligator-infested' canal
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly fighting deputies who were trying to pull him from ‘snake-and-alligator’ infested water.
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly fighting deputies who were trying to pull him from ‘snake-and-alligator’ infested water.
Rest in peace, Blossum: Florida Wildlife Hospital opossum ambassador dies
Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador at the Florida Wildlife Hospital, was humanely euthanized after having several age-related complications, the hospital said.
Blossum, the first-ever Virginia opossum educational ambassador at the Florida Wildlife Hospital, was humanely euthanized after having several age-related complications, the hospital said.
Pedestrian recounts being targeted by angry driver on Orange County road
James Thompson, who was crossing the street on June 30, thought he could die if he didn't try to evade an "angry driver" on the road. Authorities arrested Marcus Williams for allegedly repeatedly trying to hit Thompson with his car.
James Thompson, who was crossing the street on June 30, thought he could die if he didn't try to evade an "angry driver" on the road. Authorities arrested Marcus Williams for allegedly repeatedly trying to hit Thompson with his car.
US 17-92 crash: 2 people killed after wanted suspect slammed into them, police say
Update (July 8): Casselberry Police identified the two men killed in the crash as Christopher J. Marier, 42, and 40-year-old Tyler M. Marier. The alleged suspect was identified as 26-year-old Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton.
Update (July 8): Casselberry Police identified the two men killed in the crash as Christopher J. Marier, 42, and 40-year-old Tyler M. Marier. The alleged suspect was identified as 26-year-old Marquavious Tayvon Wheaton.
Witnesses describe high-speed Seminole County crash killing 2
A deadly multi-vehicle crash came after an unsuccessful traffic stop by the Seminole County deputies. The sheriff's office reported that deputies attempted to stop a suspected drug trafficker, when the driver sped off and later hit another car while traveling over 100 mph.
A deadly multi-vehicle crash came after an unsuccessful traffic stop by the Seminole County deputies. The sheriff's office reported that deputies attempted to stop a suspected drug trafficker, when the driver sped off and later hit another car while traveling over 100 mph.
Ongoing Titusville flooding: How infrastructure updates could impact taxes
The city of Titusville’s stormwater system struggled to move water when three inches of rain fell in a few hours. Across town, residents reported flooding issues on July 6. Infrastructure updates could mean a tax hike for residents.
The city of Titusville’s stormwater system struggled to move water when three inches of rain fell in a few hours. Across town, residents reported flooding issues on July 6. Infrastructure updates could mean a tax hike for residents.
Man shot, killed after threatening deputy with gun, sheriff's office says
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators stated the deputy opened fire to “eliminate a threat” after the man reportedly threatened the deputy with a gun. The deputy immediately rendered medical aid to the suspect, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has stepped in to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators stated the deputy opened fire to “eliminate a threat” after the man reportedly threatened the deputy with a gun. The deputy immediately rendered medical aid to the suspect, and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has stepped in to conduct an independent investigation into the shooting.
Caught on camera: Speeding Florida deputy loses control, crashes into pond
Dash camera footage captured the moment a Volusia County deputy sped through an off-ramp on I-95, speeding at 95 mph, before crashing into a pond. Florida Highway Patrol reported the deputy lost control on the road.
Dash camera footage captured the moment a Volusia County deputy sped through an off-ramp on I-95, speeding at 95 mph, before crashing into a pond. Florida Highway Patrol reported the deputy lost control on the road.
Suspected drug trafficker kills 2 in multi-car crash, deputies say
A suspected drug trafficker was speeding in Sanford, July 7, before hitting another vehicle and killing two people. A third person was rushed to the hospital and the suspect has been taken into custody.
A suspected drug trafficker was speeding in Sanford, July 7, before hitting another vehicle and killing two people. A third person was rushed to the hospital and the suspect has been taken into custody.
Florida deputy shoots armed man to 'eliminate threat' during Ocala disturbance call, sheriff says
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon.
A man died after being shot by a Marion County sheriff's deputy during a domestic disturbance call in Ocala on Tuesday afternoon.
College Park jogger attacker Tyler Feight accused of attacking corrections officer in jail
The man charged with assaulting a woman who was jogging in College Park last year has been charged with attacking a corrections officer while in jail.
The man charged with assaulting a woman who was jogging in College Park last year has been charged with attacking a corrections officer while in jail.