Shooting involving officer inside Kissimmee Walmart: Sheriff
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
A shooting involving a law enforcement officer occurred Thursday evening inside a Walmart at the Poinciana Town Center. According to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, three men were allegedly shoplifting when a deputy attempted to stop them.
Westbound lanes of I-4 closed for hours due to depression
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
The westbound lanes of Interstate 4 were shut down for several hours due to a depression in the roadway, transportation officials said.
Chlorine leak at The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning for over 3 hours
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
The Sumter County Sheriff's Office is warning residents in The Villages to stay indoors after a reported chlorine leak.
NASA conducts Artemis II wet dress rehearsal
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
NASA held a high-stakes wet dress rehearsal Thursday night for the Artemis II mission, a critical step before four astronauts orbit the moon next month. The practice launch began at 8:30 p.m., though a booster system issue briefly paused the countdown.
Shooting reported inside Walmart in Kissimmee; deputies on scene
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Deputies responded to a reported shooting inside a Walmart on Cypress Parkway in Kissimmee on Thursday. The Osceola County Sheriff's Office said it was alerted just before 8 p.m. Thursday, and the investigation is ongoing.
Chlorine leak in The Villages prompts shelter-in-place warning
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
Residents in The Villages were advised to shelter in place Thursday evening after a chlorine leak was reported at the Turtle Mound Golf Course. Authorities said the leak originated from a maintenance shed around 7 p.m., prompting Fire and EMS and the Villages Public Safety Department to respond.
WB I-4 lanes shut near Haines City due to roadway depression
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
A depression in the roadway forced the closure of westbound lanes on Interstate 4 between exits 55 and 58 in Polk County, causing significant backups Thursday evening.
Police: Man committed throat slashing, sledgehammer battery in the same day
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
A man who is accused of slashing a teen's throat in Daytona Beach encountered officers twice that day before the incident. Daytona Beach Police were also called to a reported trespass and sledgehammer attack involving Jermaine Lynn Long. He is currently being held without bond.
Daytona Beach slashing: Police released man twice before teen’s throat was cut, officers say
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
2 in custody after man, 18, died at Leesburg park in 2025
Two suspects in connection with an investigation regarding an 18-year-old who died at a Leesburg park have been taken into custody.
Two suspects in connection with an investigation regarding an 18-year-old who died at a Leesburg park have been taken into custody.
Girl's death under investigation in Marion County, deputies say
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
The Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding a child's death in Citra, Florida.
Funding secured for IDignity services: Helping U.S. citizens get IDs for jobs, bank accounts, shelters
Orange County officials are moving forward with plans to provide free assistance to U.S. citizens looking to gain identification cards to apply for jobs, get a bank account or sign up for a shelter.
Orange County officials are moving forward with plans to provide free assistance to U.S. citizens looking to gain identification cards to apply for jobs, get a bank account or sign up for a shelter.
Do you recognize them? Orlando Police search for suspects in home invasion robbery
The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three people caught on surveillance footage on Feb. 4 who are suspects of a home invasion robbery.
The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in identifying three people caught on surveillance footage on Feb. 4 who are suspects of a home invasion robbery.
Universal Orlando rolls out weeklong ticket option that includes Epic
Universal Orlando has rolled out a new weeklong ticket that includes park-to-park access to all of its parks, including Epic Universe.
Universal Orlando has rolled out a new weeklong ticket that includes park-to-park access to all of its parks, including Epic Universe.
IDignity grows, providing free help to U.S. residents to get IDs
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a Feb. 19 press conference, Orange County leaders and tax collectors supported IDignity, whose mission to provide free help to U.S. citizens in gaining identification cards to apply for jobs, access shelters or open a bank account.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | In a Feb. 19 press conference, Orange County leaders and tax collectors supported IDignity, whose mission to provide free help to U.S. citizens in gaining identification cards to apply for jobs, access shelters or open a bank account.
Trooper dies in line of duty after medical emergency at training academy
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers.
The Florida Highway Patrol is mourning the loss of one of its troopers.
Cocoa man killed in hit-and-run on I-95 in Brevard County, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly hit-and-run crash on Interstate 95 in Brevard County.
Hero fights restaurant fire with garden hose likely limiting damage, owners say
A fire damaged a back room at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach, owners said. A good Samaritan was able to fight the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
A fire damaged a back room at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach, owners said. A good Samaritan was able to fight the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
Good Samaritan fights restaurant fire with garden hose
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
A fire broke out early Tuesday at Third Wave Café & Wine Bar in New Smyrna Beach. Michael Dieppa, a worker at the neighboring hotel, said a guest told him they smelled smoke. The two walked out onto Flagler Avenue together and then saw the source of the flames. Dieppa fought the flames with a garden hose before firefighters arrived.
Florida woman nearly scammed by threat of an arrest warrant
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.
Scam calls continue targeting people in Central Florida. Just this week, a woman says she received a call from someone claiming to be a Seminole County sheriff’s deputy and that she missed a court appearance, so now there’s a warrant for her arrest.