Orlando marks 10 years since Pulse tragedy with blood drive
Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.
Central Florida is marking a solemn milestone this month as the community approaches the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, which claimed 49 lives and injured dozens more. To honor the victims and survivors, Orlando and Orange County have partnered with OneBlood for a series of blood drives aimed at saving lives and promoting a lasting legacy of service.
DeLand mom charged after 3-year-old left in hot car, police say
A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.
A 3-year-old girl is recovering after DeLand police say she was left alone in a hot car for nearly two hours while her mother donated plasma. The child’s mother is facing a child neglect charge, but police said she had not yet been booked into jail because she was taken to a hospital.
Worker killed after truck crashes through Daytona Beach toll booth
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
A longtime Volusia County employee was killed after authorities say a pickup truck crashed through a beach toll booth and nearly entered the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores. Investigators are now working to determine whether the driver was impaired at the time of the crash.
Clearwater Beach 'teen takeover' shooting: Brandon teen faces gun charges; suspected shooter remains at large
Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department say they’ve identified a suspect in Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach, but no arrests have been made tied to the shooter yet.
Detectives with the Clearwater Police Department say they’ve identified a suspect in Sunday’s shooting on Clearwater Beach, but no arrests have been made tied to the shooter yet.
Lady Lake police seek teen allegedly linked to vehicle shooting, separate armed robbery: 'Do not approach'
Lady Lake police officers are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle shooting and a separate armed robbery investigation.
Lady Lake police officers are seeking the public’s help in locating an 18-year-old suspect wanted in connection with a vehicle shooting and a separate armed robbery investigation.
Volusia County toll booth attendant killed after truck driver slams into booth, deputies say
A pickup truck slammed into a beach toll booth on Monday afternoon, killing the woman who was working inside of it, and continued to drive onto the beach, before eventually becoming stuck in the sand, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
A pickup truck slammed into a beach toll booth on Monday afternoon, killing the woman who was working inside of it, and continued to drive onto the beach, before eventually becoming stuck in the sand, according to Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
DOJ halts Trump’s $1.8B ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’ following court order
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
The Trump administration’s plan to provide financial compensation to individuals who claimed they were prosecuted for political reasons, including those who stormed the U.S. Capitol five years ago, has been put on ice, possibly permanently.
Florida home intrusion: Couple reports woman entering home, making coffee, deputies say
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
A Florida woman was arrested after a Leesburg couple caught her inside their kitchen brewing coffee while they were outside swimming in their pool.
Police: Florida mom left daughter, 3, in hot car | FULL
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The DeLand Police Department responded to a May 31 incident in which a girl, 3, was found left alone in a hot car. Police reported the girl was in the car for three hours while her mother was inside a plasma center. The mom, Latana Williams, 27, was taken into police custody and hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the stainless steel handcuff, the department said.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | The DeLand Police Department responded to a May 31 incident in which a girl, 3, was found left alone in a hot car. Police reported the girl was in the car for three hours while her mother was inside a plasma center. The mom, Latana Williams, 27, was taken into police custody and hospitalized due to an allergic reaction to the stainless steel handcuff, the department said.
Volusia Sheriff: Beach toll worker killed in crash
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
A beach toll booth attendant was killed Monday afternoon after the driver of a pickup truck crashed into the booth, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. at the Dunlawton Avenue on ramp in Daytona Beach Shores, VSO said. After hitting the toll booth, the truck continued to drive into the ocean. VSO said despite rescue efforts, the toll booth attendant did not survive. Their name has not been released.
Experts rank the best used cars for teen drivers in 2026
A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road.
A new study is providing parents with affordable and safe ways to assist their teen drivers in getting out on the road.
Florida mom arrested after girl, 3, found left in hot car: 'The child was suffering' police say
A Florida mom was taken into custody after her 3-year-old child was found unresponsive and reportedly suffering from a seizure after being left alone in a hot car for two hours.
A Florida mom was taken into custody after her 3-year-old child was found unresponsive and reportedly suffering from a seizure after being left alone in a hot car for two hours.
'It's dangerous': DeSantis responds Supreme Court decision, CDL driver can't read English signs
Florida Gov. DeSantis said CDL drivers driving without a driver's license need to be policed. This comes after the Supreme Court decided to decline to hear Florida's claims regarding undocumented immigrants who can't read English road signs. In response, DeSantis said, "You're just importing random people from across the world that can't even read the street signs."
Florida Gov. DeSantis said CDL drivers driving without a driver's license need to be policed. This comes after the Supreme Court decided to decline to hear Florida's claims regarding undocumented immigrants who can't read English road signs. In response, DeSantis said, "You're just importing random people from across the world that can't even read the street signs."
Nancy Guthrie likely targeted by local worker who assumed family was wealthy, says veteran investigator
A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices shared what she believes may have happened to Nancy Guthrie.
A leading forensic scientist who spent decades with one of the country's largest medical examiner's offices shared what she believes may have happened to Nancy Guthrie.
Emu causes traffic back-up, hours-long pursuit on Maryland highway
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
An escaped emu led Maryland state troopers on a three-hour chase, dodged multiple capture attempts, survived being struck by a vehicle and kept running.
Dads can get free admission to Central Florida Zoo on Father's Day
Dads and granddads can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo on June 21 with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
Dads and granddads can get free admission to the Central Florida Zoo on June 21 with the purchase of a general admission ticket.
Police: Child left in hot car for hours; mom arrested
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.
A Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving a 3-year-old child in the back of a hot car. It happened Sunday around 4:32 p.m. Deland Police said the child was left in the vehicle for nearly 2 hours, while Latana Williams, 27, was donating plasma. Williams was arrested under suspicion of child neglect. She denied wrongdoing to police. The child was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Though, Chief P. Dice said the child's outlook appeared positive in a news release.
FBI hunts most wanted neighbor next door who allegedly faked cancer, scammed loved ones for luxury getaways
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.
A Pennsylvania woman accused of faking terminal brain cancer to scam friends, family members and supporters out of thousands of dollars is among the FBI's most wanted fugitives after authorities said she used the donations to fund luxury travel and vacations in Australia instead of medical treatment.
Florida Michelin Guide: Orlando's Smoke & Donuts BBQ gets recognized
Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.
Orlando Milk District's Smoke & Donuts BBQ, located at 601 N. Primrose Drive, was recognized in Florida's Michelin Guide. This eatery pairs Texas-style smoked meats with freshly made donuts.
New developments in disturbed Cocoa Beach sea turtle nests
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.
Over Memorial Day weekend 2026, Cocoa Beach authorities noticed several sea turtle nests disturbed. Four nests stakes were pulled out, which mark nests. Pulling out the stakes is illegal, authorities say. One week later, eight new nests and the first green sea turtle of the season was reported.