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.
Kansas bill would require children to be potty-trained before entering kindergarten
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
Kansas lawmakers proposed a bill that would require children to be potty-trained before enrolling into kindergarten.
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.
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A Florida teen is at the hospital with severe burns after became engulfed in flames, forced to run into the water to put them out. His friend is now facing a charge of aggravated battery.
A Florida teen is at the hospital with severe burns after became engulfed in flames, forced to run into the water to put them out. His friend is now facing a charge of aggravated battery.
Arrests made in 2024 Osceola County homicide investigation
Three suspects in connection to a 2024 gang-related murder investigation in Osceola County are now behind bars. The Osceola County Sheriff's office began investigating the murder of Kashorn Armand, 20, who was found dead in a vehicle in November 2024. After a several-month investigation, investigators identified Ta'Shard Smith, 18, Sincere McKenzie, 18, and Cornelius Walls, 21, in connection to Armand's murder.
Three suspects in connection to a 2024 gang-related murder investigation in Osceola County are now behind bars. The Osceola County Sheriff's office began investigating the murder of Kashorn Armand, 20, who was found dead in a vehicle in November 2024. After a several-month investigation, investigators identified Ta'Shard Smith, 18, Sincere McKenzie, 18, and Cornelius Walls, 21, in connection to Armand's murder.
Osceola Sheriff: 3 gang-affiliated suspects arrested in connection to November 2024 homicide
Three suspects in connection to a 2024 gang-related murder investigation in Osceola County are now behind bars.
Three suspects in connection to a 2024 gang-related murder investigation in Osceola County are now behind bars.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Ryan Routh sentenced to life in prison for attempted assassination of Trump
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Ryan Routh was sentenced on Wednesday for attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump while he played golf at his Florida country club in 2024.
Florida freeze: More than 5,000 cold-stunned iguanas collected by Florida wildlife officials
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
The winter freeze that embraced the sunshine state for several days caused iguanas to fall from trees as the frigid temperatures stunned the invasive species.
5 injured after crash involving school bus on I-4 in Osceola County; no students injured
Five people were taken to a hospital Wednesday morning after three vehicles were involved in a crash on Interstate 4 in Osceola County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Five people were taken to a hospital Wednesday morning after three vehicles were involved in a crash on Interstate 4 in Osceola County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
ICE in Minnesota: Homan says feds will withdraw 700 officers from MN effective immediately
Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.
Citing “unprecedented" cooperation, Border Czar Tom Homan says the White House will withdraw 700 federal officers from Minnesota effective immediately.
Charlie Kirk murder: Suspect Tyler Robinson appears in court as his lawyers argue to have prosecutors removed
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will be back in court Tuesday where his attorneys will continue to argue to have the Utah County Attorney’s Office dismissed from the case.
Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, will be back in court Tuesday where his attorneys will continue to argue to have the Utah County Attorney’s Office dismissed from the case.
Aquatica Orlando rolls out parkwide enhancements for 2026
Aquatica Orlando is making several updates around the park to improve the visitor experience, including expanded dining options, upgraded shade structures and an additional toll booth for smoother entry.
Aquatica Orlando is making several updates around the park to improve the visitor experience, including expanded dining options, upgraded shade structures and an additional toll booth for smoother entry.
Man shot, killed in neighborhood near Sanford, deputies say
A man was shot and killed late Tuesday in a neighborhood in unincorporated, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
A man was shot and killed late Tuesday in a neighborhood in unincorporated, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.
Orlando neighborhood on alert after coyotes attack dog and roam streets in daylight
Residents in an Orlando neighborhood are on alert after multiple coyotes were spotted roaming streets in broad daylight, including an incident in which two animals attacked a small dog in a fenced yard, according to residents and wildlife officials.
Residents in an Orlando neighborhood are on alert after multiple coyotes were spotted roaming streets in broad daylight, including an incident in which two animals attacked a small dog in a fenced yard, according to residents and wildlife officials.
Orlando neighborhood on alert after coyotes attack dog
Residents in an Orlando neighborhood are on alert after multiple coyotes were spotted roaming streets in broad daylight, including an incident in which two animals attacked a small dog in a fenced yard, according to residents and wildlife officials.
Residents in an Orlando neighborhood are on alert after multiple coyotes were spotted roaming streets in broad daylight, including an incident in which two animals attacked a small dog in a fenced yard, according to residents and wildlife officials.
Drought, recent freeze raise wildfire risk across Florida
Fire officials are warning that a recent hard freeze, combined with ongoing drought conditions, is increasing the risk of wildfires across the state.
Fire officials are warning that a recent hard freeze, combined with ongoing drought conditions, is increasing the risk of wildfires across the state.
Debate over ICE walkouts escalates to threatening phone call, school board chair says
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.
A planned student protest at three Brevard County high schools has prompted a sheriff’s investigation after the school board chairman reported receiving a threatening voicemail, authorities said.