Shots fired outside Celebration Publix

A 17-year-old suspect is at large after shooting another teen multiple times in a Publix parking lot in Celebration, Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said in a news conference Wednesday. No other injuries were reported.

Sheriff gives update on Publix shooting

Osceola County Deputy Marcos Lopez gave an update on a shooting that happened outside a Publix in Celebration where a teen was shot multiple times in the back. He said the 17-year-old shooter is still at large.

Former police chief accused of shoplifting

A former police chief in Illinois was caught shoplifting from a Walmart in The Villages, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Radz was arrested and charged with larceny petit theft for the incident that happened around 4:30 p.m. last Thursday at the Walmart on Wedgewood Lane, according to an arrest affidavit.

No jail time for Florida shark beater

A Central Florida man who brutally beat a shark with a hammer at a Brevard County beach last year will not do any jail time. Instead, a judge ordered Brian Waddill to be placed on supervised probation for a period of 12 months, according to court records filed in July. He will not be allowed to go fishing and will be required to make a $250 donation to the Brevard County Zoo and take the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation's shore-based shark fishing course – special conditions ordered by the court.

New ride-share service coming to DeLand

A new ride-share service is launching in DeLand in November. It's called VoRide. People will be able to order a ride via an app and see the cost. A city spokesperson said it will truly be a ride-share service, as people will ride with others and make multiple stops, geared towards those who routinely use the bus. She said theoretically it should be shorter than a typical bus service.

Man denied weed kills brother's friend

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office released a new video showing deputies arresting a suspect accused of stabbing a 21-year-old man to death following an argument over marijuana. Joseph McDonald, 31, of Deltona, is facing a charge of first-degree murder and will be held in jail without bond, authorities said.

Man accused of stalking helicopter crew

A man from DeLand who previously threatened to shoot down the Volusia Sheriff's Office helicopter has been arrested again for approaching and screaming at the crew, according to deputies. Robert Moni was arrested Sunday on three counts of aggravated stalking.

Man wanted for stealing vodka from diner

Police are looking to identify a man accused of stealing three bottles of vodka from a Sanford restaurant after forcing himself inside the business and shutting off the power.

Skydiver who landed in Titusville yard ID'ed

The Titusville Police Department has released new details regarding a skydiver who fell to his death after landing in a Central Florida yard over the weekend. Officials identified the victim as Frederick Morello, 69, of Ormond Beach.

Bodycam: Deputy-involved shooting in Orlando

The Orange County Sheriff's Office released bodycam footage from a deadly deputy-involved shooting in September. An armed man was allegedly threatening passing drivers and his roommate was shot and killed by deputies.

Chitwood on Israel war: We will protect you

Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood attended a rally in Ormond Beach on Monday in support of Israel after a deadly attack from Hamas. Chitwood vowed to protect its residents amid the conflict overseas.

Cross country runners honor fallen soldier

Hundreds of cross-country runners took to the track in Clermont, Saturday morning. The high schoolers raced in honor of a fallen soldier, US Army Staff Sgt. Abraham Hammond. Army Maj. Marcus Mustin was one of Hammond’s commanders. "I've served in the army 24 years," he said, "that's the only soldier I've ever lost."