Lake County sexual assault case may be related to separate kidnapping, deputies say
Women living near Okahumpka are on edge after investigators have revealed a sexual assault case may be connected to a kidnapping case in the same area.
Leesburg murder suspect accused of killing store clerk will not face death penalty
The man accused of killing a Leesburg, Florida, store clerk during a robbery earlier this year will not face the death penalty.
Memorial for student killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School must be moved, school says
A “ghost bike” memorial honoring a student who was killed outside Sugar Mill Elementary School now needs to be relocated. A family friend placed the bike at the site, but the school requested its removal.
Florida State Rep. Carolina Amesty indicted on forgery charges
Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty has been indicted on charges of forgery allegedly linked to her time as an administrator at her family's non-profit school.
Florida homeowners frustrated with trash piles accumulating at vacant home: 'Nothing is getting done'
The tropics are heating up, and neighbors in West Melbourne are worried their homes could be in danger because of a nuisance property with trash piles everywhere.
VIDEO: Lake Mary Little League honored with parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom
The Lake Mary Little League All-Stars – and 2024 Little League World Series Champions – served at the Grand Marshals of the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Thursday afternoon – a moment reminiscent of professional sports teams celebrating their title games at Disney's parks.
Florida woman accused of killing 9-year-old girl directed Rottweiler to attack her: 'I'm fixin' to kill her'
Tyshael Martin, of Florida, has been arrested for allegedly killing her boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter, Jamaria Sessions, according to deputies.
Oviedo daycare bus driver arrested after leaving 6-year-old alone on hot bus, police say
A daycare bus driver in Oviedo was arrested Wednesday after she unknowingly left a 6-year-old girl alone in the hot vehicle because she failed to check if any children were still on board, according to the Oviedo Police Department.
Thieves caught, Ferrari recovered in Palm Coast after cross-country chase, officials say
Two thieves are now in custody after a stolen Ferrari Spider, linked to an out-of-state crime, was found at a home in Palm Coast after a cross-country chase, officials said.
Orlando woman to reunite with first responders who saved her life after devastating crash
An Orlando woman’s life was forever changed after she was involved in a serious crash in February. She is still recovering from her injuries, but thanks to social media, she will soon meet the people who saved her life.
FAA grounds SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets after booster explodes off Florida Coast
What was supposed to be a historic week for SpaceX ended in setbacks, after a Falcon 9 rocket booster burst into flames off the coast of Florida.
Deputies search for 2 men who allegedly kidnapped, beat, choked Okahumpka woman
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office is actively searching for two men accused of kidnapping and attempting to murder a 39-year-old woman in Okahumpka. The sheriff’s office hopes some residents of the small town of around 220 people may have tips to help identify the suspects.
5 students charged, principal injured in fight at West Port High School, officials say
Five students were arrested and a principal was injured during a fight that broke out at West Port High School in Ocala on Monday, according to the school district.
Florida teacher arrested for putting 3-year-old with autism in chokehold during story time: deputies
A Central Florida teacher was taken to jail after deputies said she placed a 3-year-old boy with autism in a chokehold last week.
Palm Bay Magnet High School student arrested after stabbing student with scissors, police say
An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly stabbing another student with scissors during a fight at Palm Bay Magnet High School on Monday, according to the Palm Bay Police Department.
Pulse Nightclub owners cleared of involuntary manslaughter charges, OPD report concludes
The owners of the Pulse nightclub will not face involuntary manslaughter charges following an investigation by the Orlando Police Department, according to a new report released eight years after the tragic mass shooting in June 2016.
Critics call for Florida parks plans to be ditched
Environmentalists are seeking assurances that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has scrapped plans for a series of golf courses at Jonathan Dickinson State Park after a state spokeswoman said the proposal has been dropped.
Florida man shot, killed wife while kids were inside the home, officers say
Two boys ran to a neighbor's house after their dad allegedly shot and killed their mother inside their home in St. Cloud, Florida. Their dad is now charged with first-degree murder in his wife's death.
Masked Georgia man suspected in Florida double shooting arrested in Michigan, deputies say
An Atlanta man accused of shooting two people inside a Deltona, Florida home last week has been arrested near Detroit, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Florida man accused of extortion arrested following chase through Walmart
A routine Sunday grocery run turned chaotic for some when deputies in Marion County pursued a wanted man through the produce section of a Walmart store.