911 call disguised as pizza order by woman worried she might be attacked by man, deputies say
A man was arrested after a woman used a 911 call disguised as a pizza order to report that she feared for her safety, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
NASA Crew-8 mission: Astronaut suffers 'medical issue' after splashdown off Florida coast
Crew-8 astronaut suffers "medical event" shortly after splashdown down on Earth off Florida's coast.
Sarah Boone Trial: Boyfriend who died in suitcase told officers Boone 'snaps out of nowhere' prior to death
A new development emerged Thursday in the "suitcase murder" trial of Sarah Boone, as videos featuring Jorge Torres before his death were presented in court.
2 employees charged with child neglect at foster care facility
A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.
DoorDash driver arrested in alleged road rage shooting
New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.
FEMA's 50% rule causes confusion for Florida's homeowners
Many homeowners have turned to FEMA for help recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but confusion is growing over the agency’s 50-percent rule.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
Body cam footage shows fatal hotel shooting involving Florida deputies
The Orange County Sheriff's Office has released body camera footage showing the moment deputies opened fire on a man they say was threatening them with a knife.
14-year-old shot, killed in Marion County, deputies say
A 14-year-old boy was found dead Wednesday night in Marion County after reports of a shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
Missing 15-year-old in Osceola County found safe, 'in good health'
A 15-year-old girl is missing in Osceola County. Authorities are searching for Rosie Cristo.
Madeline Soto case: Alleged killer Stephan Sterns secretly filmed naked roommate, officials say
Kissimmee police have revealed new information in the ongoing investigation into the murder of Madeline “Maddie" Soto, who authorities believe was killed by Stephan Sterns.
Sarah Boone Trial: Suitcase murder case could go to jury by end of week
The trial of Sarah Boone, accused of zipping her boyfriend Jorge Torres into a suitcase and leaving him to die, could be in the hands of the jury by the end of the week.
Work to resume on Margaritaville Resort in Melbourne after months-long pause
Plans for the long-awaited Margaritaville Resort in Melbourne are back on track, with construction set to resume soon after months of delays.
Man allegedly shot his dog, frustrated over losing power from Hurricane Milton, sheriff says
A Brevard County man has been arrested on animal cruelty charges for allegedly shooting and killing his dog during Hurricane Milton.
Passengers react after woman falls overboard while traveling on Allure of the Seas: 'Heavy feeling'
A woman is missing, and cruise ships changed course to try and find the passenger who went overboard on a Florida-based cruise ship.
SpaceX launches Falcon 9 carrying another batch of Starlink satellites into orbit
SpaceX launched another Falcon 9 rocket carrying 23 Starlink satellites to low-Earth orbit from Florida on Wednesday.
Seminole County Sheriffs Office warns of romance scammers: $700 million lost in 2022, according to FBI
The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about romance scammers after the FBI reported nearly 20,000 Americans lost more than $700 million to these scams in 2022.
Orlando Police investigating shooting incident involving friends "playing" with guns
On Tuesday night, the Orlando Police Department responded to a shooting call on Northlake Parkway in Orlando. The incident involved to friends who were “playing around" with loaded guns, according to officials.
Sarah Boone Trial: Florida woman takes stand in boyfriend's suitcase death
Sarah Boone took the stand Tuesday in her defense during her murder trial, testifying about the events leading to the death of her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in February 2020.
15-year-old arrested after armed confrontations, attempt to bribe officer
Deputies from the Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old boy on multiple charges after responding to two separate violent incidents on October 18, 2024.