Woman accused in death of boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter to remain in jail
Tyshael Elise Martin, 34, will remain in jail after her court appearance on Monday. She faces charges of first-degree murder, aggravated child abuse, and child neglect, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting at Melbourne park, police say
A shooting Saturday night at Eddie Lee Taylor Park in Melbourne left one man dead and another man in critical condition, according to the police. At 7:24 p.m., gunshots were heard near the entrance of the park, which sent both crowds running in all directions, police said. Two adult men had been shot, police said. One man was transported to the hospital via car. That man was last listed in critical condition. Police said a second person was found shot in the parking lot. He was transported to the hospital, where he died. His name was not released.
Funnel cloud spotted in Daytona Beach, NWS confirmed
The National Weather Service confirmed a funnel cloud in Daytona Beach today. What is a funnel cloud and why does it form?
Man armed with knife shot, killed at hotel after running at Orange County deputies, sheriff says
Orange County deputies shot and killed a man early Saturday morning after that man ran at them with a knife, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Florida's guidance to doctors on new abortion law, sparks mixed reactions
The State of Florida has sent a letter to all doctors, with a bold statement: "A miscarriage is not an abortion."
Marion County deputy shoots, kills girlfriend with rifle while teaching how to clean guns, police say
A former Marion County sheriff's deputy was arrested Thursday under suspicion of manslaughter after his girlfriend was shot in the head and killed, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Woman killed in crossfire during shooting at Merritt Island apartments, deputies say
The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting at an apartment complex early Friday morning.
Florida Aldi shopper loses $5,000 in debit card 'scheme', 2 people sought: police
The Clermont Police Department is requesting the community's help in identifying two people possibly involved in a debit card scam that resulted in an Aldi shopper losing $5,000.
Former Florida youth basketball coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive
A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
SeaWorld Orlando announces new Artic flying theater attraction coming in 2025
SeaWorld Orlando announced a brand-new attraction coming to the park in the spring of 2025; “The world's first-of-its-kind Arctic flying theater".
Parts of gun found in Ocoee High School student's backpack, police say
Parts of a handgun were found in a student's backpack at Ocoee High School on Thursday morning, according to police.
Video shows where Trump assassination suspect lay in wait outside golf course
Video shows the area where Trump assassination attempt suspect Ryan Routh allegedly pointed a rifle through a fence as the former president was playing golf over the weekend.
2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood
Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
UF, FAMU interim presidents approved by Board of Governors
The state university system’s Board of Governors on Wednesday approved the appointments of interim presidents at the University of Florida and Florida A&M University.
Suspected drunk driver hospitalized after high-speed, multi-county I-4 chase ends in Orange County: police
A suspected drunk driver is in the hospital after leading Polk County deputies on a high-speed, multi-county chase on Interstate 4 early Wednesday, police said.
Rare spider monkey hugs spark new research at Florida Tech, Brevard Zoo
An uncommon embrace has Florida Tech professors studying new social behaviors in spider monkeys at the Brevard Zoo.
SpaceX launches European navigation satellite Galileo L13 from Florida
SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket on Tuesday carrying the European Commission’s Galileo L13 mission.
Donald Trump meets with Florida deputies who detained alleged assassination suspect: 'I'm still here'
Former President Donald Trump met with the Florida deputies who helped detain Ryan Wesley Routh, the man suspected in a foiled assassination attempt of Trump at his West Palm Beach golf course.
DeSantis signs executive order for Florida to investigate Trump assassination attempt
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Tuesday to assign the Office of Statewide Prosecutor in Florida to investigate the apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
Florida school bus driver charged with child abuse after allegedly assaulting student, police say
A Brevard County school bus driver was arrested on Monday, accused of assaulting a 12-year-old student.