Florida man accused of kidnapping, locking teenage girl inside clothes dryer
A teenage girl is back with a family member after deputies say she was being held against her will by a man in the Florida Keys.
A teenage girl is back with a family member after deputies say she was being held against her will by a man in the Florida Keys.
Cocoa Beach hours-long standoff ends, man in custody, police say
An armed man in "distress" was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at a Cocoa Beach business that began early Monday morning, police said. The Cocoa Beach Police Department first responded to reports of a subject armed with a firearm in distress around midnight, June 22, before locating the man in his business in the area of 625 North Atlantic Avenue hours later.
An armed man in "distress" was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff at a Cocoa Beach business that began early Monday morning, police said. The Cocoa Beach Police Department first responded to reports of a subject armed with a firearm in distress around midnight, June 22, before locating the man in his business in the area of 625 North Atlantic Avenue hours later.
Universal brings back H.R. Bloodengutz for new Halloween Horror Nights house
Universal Orlando is bringing an original character back to Halloween Horror Nights for a new "frightening" haunted house.
Universal Orlando is bringing an original character back to Halloween Horror Nights for a new "frightening" haunted house.
Florida man held in jail after allegedly shooting at fence, hurting neighbor, deputies say
Early investigation showed a neighbor fired shots into a fence panel, causing injury to another man who was struck by some of the panel, according to deputies
Early investigation showed a neighbor fired shots into a fence panel, causing injury to another man who was struck by some of the panel, according to deputies
Cocoa Beach standoff: Armed man in distress taken into custody after hours-long negotiations, police say
The Cocoa Beach Police Department is investigating an active incident that drew a large law enforcement presence to the 625 block of North Atlantic Avenue on Monday morning.
The Cocoa Beach Police Department is investigating an active incident that drew a large law enforcement presence to the 625 block of North Atlantic Avenue on Monday morning.
Seminole County firefighter turns personal tragedy into new purpose
After losing his oldest son, Gunner, to a tragic drowning accident, the former NFL player Chris Martin completely rewrote his life's playbook.
After losing his oldest son, Gunner, to a tragic drowning accident, the former NFL player Chris Martin completely rewrote his life's playbook.
Florida man sentenced to 60 years for death of girlfriend's 3-year-old son
A Florida man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2021 death of a 3-year-old boy after agreeing to a plea agreement, according to the State Attorney's Office.
A Florida man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for the 2021 death of a 3-year-old boy after agreeing to a plea agreement, according to the State Attorney's Office.
Gainesville girl, 2, dies after hospitalized with 'significant bruising': 'You were loved,' deputies say
An Alachua County mother’s felony charges have been upgraded to second-degree murder following the tragic death of her 2-year-old daughter on Sunday.
An Alachua County mother’s felony charges have been upgraded to second-degree murder following the tragic death of her 2-year-old daughter on Sunday.
Deputies respond to I-95 incident involving paragliders in Titusville
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident involving paragliders on Interstate 95 in Titusville early Sunday morning.
The Brevard County Sheriff's Office responded to an incident involving paragliders on Interstate 95 in Titusville early Sunday morning.
Church worker charged with video voyeurism in Lake County, deputies say
A man who is listed as an “Overseer" at a Fruitland Park church has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism after images from a church bathroom and another area were discovered on a work computer used by the suspect, according to a release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
A man who is listed as an “Overseer" at a Fruitland Park church has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism after images from a church bathroom and another area were discovered on a work computer used by the suspect, according to a release from the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Sanford Police report the death of pedestrian struck by a vehicle late Friday
The Sanford Police Department says that a pedestrian died late Friday after being struck by a vehicle.
The Sanford Police Department says that a pedestrian died late Friday after being struck by a vehicle.
1 dead in deputy-involved shooting following Sanford block party, deputies say
One man is dead after being shot by a Seminole County deputy who was trying to disperse a crowd at a block party early Saturday, according a release from the Sheriff's Office.
One man is dead after being shot by a Seminole County deputy who was trying to disperse a crowd at a block party early Saturday, according a release from the Sheriff's Office.
Travel agent Robert Goodwin ordered to pay back $400K to victims
A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Volusia County families through a fraudulent student travel program has pleaded guilty and been ordered to pay more than $637,000 in restitution. Robert Goodwin pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft in connection with a scheme that promised students trips to Europe that never took place.
A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Volusia County families through a fraudulent student travel program has pleaded guilty and been ordered to pay more than $637,000 in restitution. Robert Goodwin pleaded guilty to two counts of grand theft in connection with a scheme that promised students trips to Europe that never took place.
Travel agent Robert Goodwin ordered to pay back $400K to victims after scam
A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Volusia County families through a fraudulent student travel program has pleaded guilty and been ordered to pay more than $637,000 in restitution.
A man accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from Volusia County families through a fraudulent student travel program has pleaded guilty and been ordered to pay more than $637,000 in restitution.
Florida heat drives surge in air conditioning repair calls
As summer temperatures climb across Central Florida, air conditioning technicians say they are seeing a sharp increase in service calls from homeowners struggling to keep cool.
As summer temperatures climb across Central Florida, air conditioning technicians say they are seeing a sharp increase in service calls from homeowners struggling to keep cool.
2 FHP troopers accused in off-duty billing scheme
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers are accused of collecting thousands of dollars for off-duty security work they allegedly did not perform, according to newly released arrest reports.
Two Florida Highway Patrol troopers are accused of collecting thousands of dollars for off-duty security work they allegedly did not perform, according to newly released arrest reports.
Titusville explores retention ponds to reduce flooding, to be financed through tax liens
Flooding fixes could be coming to Titusville. City leaders want to add more retention ponds in historic, flood-prone areas. Officials are trying to prevent a repeat of the extreme flooding that left some residents stranded in 2025.
Flooding fixes could be coming to Titusville. City leaders want to add more retention ponds in historic, flood-prone areas. Officials are trying to prevent a repeat of the extreme flooding that left some residents stranded in 2025.
Team Florida departs for Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota
More than 100 Special Olympics Florida athletes received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport before departing for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.
More than 100 Special Olympics Florida athletes received a celebratory sendoff at Orlando International Airport before departing for the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games in Minneapolis.
Monkey spotted near Mount Dora's Lakeside Inn
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the non-native primates in Central Florida. The animal was first seen near Gilbert Park before later appearing on the grounds of the historic Lakeside Inn, according to witnesses.
A monkey believed to be a rhesus macaque was spotted in Mount Dora, marking the latest reported sighting of the non-native primates in Central Florida. The animal was first seen near Gilbert Park before later appearing on the grounds of the historic Lakeside Inn, according to witnesses.
New video shows arrest of daycare worker accused of child neglect
Days after a young boy in the care of a Fruitland Park daycare was reportedly seen running across a six-lane highway in Lake County, the daycare's owner issued a formal statement saying the safety of the children in their care remains their top priority.
Days after a young boy in the care of a Fruitland Park daycare was reportedly seen running across a six-lane highway in Lake County, the daycare's owner issued a formal statement saying the safety of the children in their care remains their top priority.