Florida man accused of ambushing officer after calling 911 to lure police
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A Florida man is accused of ambushing a police officer after allegedly calling 911 and falsely reporting a large group of people in his yard to draw officers to his home, authorities said.

No shooting at Daytona Beach: Water bottles, not gunfire, sparked panic, sheriff says

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break.

South Daytona officer shot during road rage chase, authorities say
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A South Daytona police officer was shot during a dramatic road rage incident that ended in a fiery crash and shootout, authorities said.

Rainfall totals: 2" of rain in some spots in Central Florida
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UP to 2" of rain has fallen in the last 48 hours in some spots in Orlando and Central Florida, according to the FOX 35 Storm Team.  Several severe thunderstorm warnings were issued on Monday as strong storms moved through. 

Volusia Sheriff on Daytona Beach: Water bottles, not gunfire, caused panic | Full speech
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Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said Monday that there was no shooting at Daytona Beach over the weekend, where hundreds of people were celebrating Spring Break. He said people on the beach smashing water bottles may have sounded like gunfire, which caused panic and people to stampede across the beach. The Daytona Beach Police Department is investigating four shooting incidents that happened over the weekend with the City of Daytona Beach, though none happened at the beach itself, the sheriff said. More than 130 people were arrested at Daytona Beach and New Smyrna Beach last weekend, he said.

Tampering of lifesaving 'Drown Zero' tubes put swimmers at risk on Space Coast

Authorities and safety advocates in Brevard County are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.

Officials warn of tampered lifesaving rings along Space Coast beaches
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Authorities and safety advocates are warning that tampering with lifesaving flotation devices along Space Coast beaches could put swimmers in danger.

Search underway for missing teen after canoe capsizes on Lake Jessamine
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Authorities are searching for a missing teenager after a canoe carrying four teens capsized Monday afternoon on Lake Jessamine, just south of Orlando.

Spring break weekend in Daytona Beach sees shootings, arrests
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A busy spring break weekend in Daytona Beach was marked by several shootings, large crowds, and dozens of arrests, authorities said.

Beach Patrol: 19-year-old man drowns at Ormond Beach

A 19-year-old man was found unconscious and pulled from the ocean on Saturday at Ormond Beach, officials said.

Woman, 30, found with gunshot wound; Parties decline to prosecute, Orange County deputies say

A 30-year-old woman was shot in the area of North Hiawassee Road and Silver Star Road, Monday morning. She was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, deputies said.

Deputies locate missing boy from Deltona

Officials said 12-year-dld Jack Collins went missing in the area of Perimeter Drive and Wax Myrtle Woods Court.