Naked Florida man steals truck, leads officers on chase, police say
Melbourne police offices say 40-year-old Richard Blose fled from officers in a stolen pickup. When they finally cornered him at a house in Cocoa, they said he stepped out from the truck totally naked. He didn’t put up a fight when officers arrested him.
Family fighting to bring adopted daughter home
Ian and Lisa Lord have a beautiful pink bedroom all ready for their adopted eight-year-old daughter, Ivy. The girl is currently in a Nigerian orphanage.
Suspect addresses accusations he used cash, ice cream to get teens in car
Mount Dora Police said they arrested a man who had four teenagers in his car without asking their parents’ permission.
Family of slain Cocoa cab driver wants justice
The family of a cab driver killed while on the job wants the person responsible to be brought to justice. Police said Robert Riness, 49, was robbed and fatally shot in Cocoa on Thursday night. They said he crashed into a yard on Kensington Drive.
Orlando Police celebrate milestone
The Orlando Police Department is celebrating a big milestone: the motor unit turned 100 years old.
Firefighter accused of road rage
Anthony Woods boned out of jail on two charges. He’s accused of being involved in a road rage incident where deputies say he approached another driver with a handgun and said he was a police officer and a firefighter.
Osceola sheriff addresses incident at high school, announces anti-bullying campaign with Miss Florida
Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on Tuesday addressed the media about a physical altercation that happened earlier this year at a Kissimmee high school. He also took the opportunity to announce that his agency is teaming up with Miss Florida, Ashley Cariño, for an anti-bullying campaign.
Community leaders discuss recent violence in schools
Parents and officials met in a town hall at Carver Middle School to discuss the problems they see regarding school violence and potential solutions.
Police: French bulldog stolen during Palm Bay robbery
A Boston man is searching for his puppy after he says the dog was stolen while he was visiting Central Florida.
Driver hospitalized after launching vehicle off 8-story parking garage, police say
A person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after driving off the top of an eight-story parking garage, according to police.
Central Florida volunteers to help tornado victims
Volunteers in Central Florida are stepping up to help victims of the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky.
U.S. Coast Guard searching for missing person off Central Florida coast
The United States Coast Guard Southeast said that a search is ongoing for a missing person who entered the water in the Banana River after two canoes capsized.
Driver hospitalized after launching vehicle off 8-story parking garage, police say
A person was transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after driving off the top of an eight-story parking garage in Tavares, according to police.
Florida student arrested for plotting school shooting, police say
The Daytona Beach Police Department said that they have arrested 19-year-old John Hagins, an Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University student, for plotting to shoot up the school on the final day before winter break.
College Board offering optional SAT makeup test
Students in Flagler County were in jeopardy of having their SAT test scores tossed out because a school board member showed up at a recent exam session and directed students to remove their face masks. The College Board investigated and is offering a makeup test opportunity for students.
Police make arrest after threat made at Daytona Beach school
Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young gives an update on the school threat.
NASA, SpaceX to launch spacecraft to observe black holes, neutron stars
A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carried NASA’s Imaging X-ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE) spacecraft into orbit early Thursday morning.
Thieves stole $13K worth of wigs, police say
Sassy Sistas Boutique, an Altamonte Springs hair salon, was targeted by thieves who stole thousands of dollars worth of wigs.
Family of FIT student shot by police demands answers
The family of a Florida Tech student fatally shot by police is speaking publicly for the first time following his death. Investigators say Alhaji Sow, 18, was wielding a knife and posed a threat to a responding officer. The family is demanding answers.
State backs efforts to draw FIFA to Orlando, Miami
Orlando hosted five games in the 1994 tournament, when the U.S. was the sole host country.