Flagler County fire: 170-acre wildfire burning near US 1; 80% contained
A wildfire sparked Wednesday afternoon in southern Flagler County, near U.S. 1, officials said. The wildfire sparked brief evacuations, which have mostly been lifted.
A wildfire sparked Wednesday afternoon in southern Flagler County, near U.S. 1, officials said. The wildfire sparked brief evacuations, which have mostly been lifted.
1 critically injured in e-bike crash in Altamonte Springs, police say
One person was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after a crash between an e-bike and a vehicle on State Road 434, according to Altamonte Springs police.
One person was taken to a hospital with critical injuries after a crash between an e-bike and a vehicle on State Road 434, according to Altamonte Springs police.
Whataburger plans to return to Orlando: What we know
Whataburger, the Texas-based burger chain, is planning to return to Central Florida with a new restaurant in Orlando, according to documents filed with Orange County.
Whataburger, the Texas-based burger chain, is planning to return to Central Florida with a new restaurant in Orlando, according to documents filed with Orange County.
Teen dies after being shot in Orange County neighborhood, deputies say
Multiple law enforcement officers responded to an Orange County neighborhood early Thursday after reports of an unresponsive male.
Multiple law enforcement officers responded to an Orange County neighborhood early Thursday after reports of an unresponsive male.
Southern Hill Farms stays positive amid major crop loss from Florida freeze: What you can do
The morning sun is finally warming the fields at Southern Hill Farms, but for owners David and Lisa Hill, the thaw is revealing a several hundred thousand dollar loss.
The morning sun is finally warming the fields at Southern Hill Farms, but for owners David and Lisa Hill, the thaw is revealing a several hundred thousand dollar loss.
2 Lake Brantley High students plot attack for 'blood bond'
Two Lake Brantley High School students, 14 and 15, are facing charges as adults after police say they plotted to hurt another student. A report said the 15-year-old – identified as Isabelle Valdez – was fascinated with school shootings and wanted a connection with Adam Lanza – a now deceased school shooter.
Two Lake Brantley High School students, 14 and 15, are facing charges as adults after police say they plotted to hurt another student. A report said the 15-year-old – identified as Isabelle Valdez – was fascinated with school shootings and wanted a connection with Adam Lanza – a now deceased school shooter.
Teen accused of setting his friend on fire
A Florida teen was arrested after the Marion County Sheriff's office said video evidence shows the teen intentionally set his friend on fire. Bradey Ming, 17, is facing a felony aggravated battery charge after a teen boy was lit on fire, deputies say. The boy was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his right hand, bottom and right leg. Deputies also reported a "deep full thickness burn" to his lower right leg, lower left leg and left thigh.
A Florida teen was arrested after the Marion County Sheriff's office said video evidence shows the teen intentionally set his friend on fire. Bradey Ming, 17, is facing a felony aggravated battery charge after a teen boy was lit on fire, deputies say. The boy was hospitalized with second-degree burns to his right hand, bottom and right leg. Deputies also reported a "deep full thickness burn" to his lower right leg, lower left leg and left thigh.
Flagler County brush fire grows to over 100 acres
Residents are evacuating parts of southern Flagler County due to an active brush fire near Old Dixie Highway. At around 3 p.m., Feb. 4, Flagler County emergency crews responded to an active wildfire in the southern part of Flagler County – just east of U.S. 1 between U.S. 1 and Plantation Bay. As of 11 p.m., the fire had spread to 170 acres. It was 50% contained.
Residents are evacuating parts of southern Flagler County due to an active brush fire near Old Dixie Highway. At around 3 p.m., Feb. 4, Flagler County emergency crews responded to an active wildfire in the southern part of Flagler County – just east of U.S. 1 between U.S. 1 and Plantation Bay. As of 11 p.m., the fire had spread to 170 acres. It was 50% contained.
Central Florida farms try to bounce back after freeze destroys crops
As the fields begin to thaw, the extent of the freeze is settling in at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The 120-acre farm had extensive damage to their blueberry, strawberry and sunflower crops.
As the fields begin to thaw, the extent of the freeze is settling in at Southern Hill Farms in Clermont. The 120-acre farm had extensive damage to their blueberry, strawberry and sunflower crops.
SeaWorld rescues cold-stunned sea turtles
16 green sea turtles by SeaWorld Orlando’s rescue team following a severe freeze in Florida. These turtles are being treated for “cold stunning,” a condition that can occur when water temperatures drop below 50 degrees, causing the animals to become lethargic and unable to swim or eat.
16 green sea turtles by SeaWorld Orlando’s rescue team following a severe freeze in Florida. These turtles are being treated for “cold stunning,” a condition that can occur when water temperatures drop below 50 degrees, causing the animals to become lethargic and unable to swim or eat.
Brevard Humane Society accuses contractor of taking deposit, abandoning Project: What we know
The Brevard Humane Society is speaking out after a local contractor allegedly took a deposit for a high-priority project and disappeared for months. This left shelter dogs without the space they need.
The Brevard Humane Society is speaking out after a local contractor allegedly took a deposit for a high-priority project and disappeared for months. This left shelter dogs without the space they need.
Brevard Humane Society alleges fraud after contractor dispute
According to the Humane Society, they signed a contract with Secure Fence and Rail LLC in Oak Hill, Florida back in June. However, the project never started. The Humane Society says repeated calls to the company went unreturned, and the executive director soon realized something was wrong.
According to the Humane Society, they signed a contract with Secure Fence and Rail LLC in Oak Hill, Florida back in June. However, the project never started. The Humane Society says repeated calls to the company went unreturned, and the executive director soon realized something was wrong.
Florida man accusing of shooting, killing father-in-law after domestic dispute, deputies say
Investigators say a man shot and killed his elderly father-in-law following months of household tension and a final confrontation sparked by accusations of infidelity.
Investigators say a man shot and killed his elderly father-in-law following months of household tension and a final confrontation sparked by accusations of infidelity.
Man accused of shooting, killing his father-in-law in Sanford home
Shaun Simon is accused of shooting and killing his father-in-law stemming from a reported domestic dispute. Simon is being held without bond after a judge found probable cause for premediated murder.
Shaun Simon is accused of shooting and killing his father-in-law stemming from a reported domestic dispute. Simon is being held without bond after a judge found probable cause for premediated murder.
Prosecutors charge Kissimmee triple homicide suspect with second-degree murder
A triple-homicide suspect is being charged with three counts of second-degree murder.
A triple-homicide suspect is being charged with three counts of second-degree murder.
Shooting near Orange County Jail: Random person hit by gunfire; 1 arrested, police say
There is a large police presence outside the Orange County Jail. Here is what we know about the investigation.
There is a large police presence outside the Orange County Jail. Here is what we know about the investigation.
What happened at Lake Nona Middle School? Multiple law enforcement agencies respond
Law enforcement officers searched Lake Nona Middle School after receiving a report of a possible armed individual.
Law enforcement officers searched Lake Nona Middle School after receiving a report of a possible armed individual.
Florida triple-murder suspect skips court hearing
Ahmad Bojeh, the man accused of shooting and killing three tourists outside a rental home in Kissimmee, skipped his court appearance on Wednesday, Feb. 4. However, prosecutors and his defense attorneys attended. Bojeh has been formally charged with second-degree murder. It will be up to a grand jury to decide if he will face a charge of first-degree murder. Here is the latest on the case.
Ahmad Bojeh, the man accused of shooting and killing three tourists outside a rental home in Kissimmee, skipped his court appearance on Wednesday, Feb. 4. However, prosecutors and his defense attorneys attended. Bojeh has been formally charged with second-degree murder. It will be up to a grand jury to decide if he will face a charge of first-degree murder. Here is the latest on the case.
Osceola Sheriff: 3 arrested in 2024 gang-related shooting
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon announced Wednesday that three people have been arrested in connection to the 2024 shooting death of 20-year-old Kashorn Armand. Ta’Shard Smith, now 18, Sincere McKenzie, now 18, and Cornelius Wall, 21, were indicted by a grand jury. Armand was found dead inside a Range Rover on Nov. 15, 2024, at 2:45 a.m. The sheriff's office said he had been shot multiple times. Deputies believed this shooting was not random, and that it is potentially linked to gang activity.
Osceola County Sheriff Christopher Blackmon announced Wednesday that three people have been arrested in connection to the 2024 shooting death of 20-year-old Kashorn Armand. Ta’Shard Smith, now 18, Sincere McKenzie, now 18, and Cornelius Wall, 21, were indicted by a grand jury. Armand was found dead inside a Range Rover on Nov. 15, 2024, at 2:45 a.m. The sheriff's office said he had been shot multiple times. Deputies believed this shooting was not random, and that it is potentially linked to gang activity.
Titusville businesses evacuated after bomb threat, police say; all-clear given
Several businesses in Titusville were briefly evacuated on Wednesday evening after one of them received a bomb threat, according to the Titusville Police Department.
Several businesses in Titusville were briefly evacuated on Wednesday evening after one of them received a bomb threat, according to the Titusville Police Department.