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.
How juvenile arrests for school threats can haunt kids for the rest of their lives
The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says more than 200 school threats have already been made this year alone. Volusia County isn’t the only one seeing this trend.
Osceola woman found guilty in 2023 attempted murder of boyfriends two children
More than a year later, 40-year-old Doris Espinoza-Rodriguez was found guilty by an Osceola County jury on two counts of Attempted Second-Degree Murder with a Weapon, Aggravated Child Abuse with a Weapon, and Felony Battery.
This threatened sea turtle is setting new nesting record in Florida
The rarest sea turtle in the world set a new nesting record in Florida this year, according to officials.
This Florida law allows law enforcement to release names, mug shots of juveniles
Florida Sheriff Mike Chitwood promised to release the mug shots of kids who allegedly made shooting threats against Central Florida schools – and seems to have upheld that promise.
Florida boy, 11, arrested for alleged school shooting threat; 'hit list,' airsoft guns, swords found at home
An 11-year-old Creekside Middle School student is now in custody after he allegedly made threats to commit a school shooting according to the Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Donald Trump shooting suspect in custody; brought backpack, rifle, camera to Trump golf course: officials
The Martin County Sheriff's Office said a person suspected to be connected to a shooting incident at Trump International Golf Course has been taken into custody. Former President Donald Trump was golfing Sunday at the golf course, reports say.
Adult grandson arrested after stabbing grandma during argument, police say
A 24-year-old man has been taken into custody after stabbing his grandma during an argument, according to the Orange City Police Department.
Florida sheriff fed up with prank school threats; vows to 'perp walk' both parents and students
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his agency has spent nearly $21,000 in recent days investigating bogus school threats posted on social media.
Lake Mary Little League visits Gov. DeSantis at Governor's Residence: 'Made Florida proud'
The Lake Mary Little Leaguers – and 2024 Little League World Champions – were invited to the Governor's Residence in Tallahassee to celebrate their championship win.
Seminole High School student, 15, arrested for threatening to become school shooter: officials
A 15-year-old student in Sanford was arrested on Thursday night after police said he sent messages on social media threatening to become a school shooter, police said in a news release.
Laurie Shaver verdict: Florida woman guilty of second-degree murder in husband's death
A Florida jury deliberated for nearly four hours before reaching a verdict in the trial of Laurie Shaver, the woman accused of killing her husband and burying him beneath a fire pit and concrete slab in her backyard.
Miami Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa suffers concussion after big collision with Bills' Damar Hamlin
Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa had another scary "Thursday Night Football" moment, as he suffered a concussion after taking a big hit from Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin.
SpaceX frustrated with FAA over delays in Starship test licensing
SpaceX’s Starship, the rocket NASA will use to return humans to the moon, faces delays as the company claims the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is taking too long to approve its next test.
Laurie Shaver trial: Jurors hear of alleged affairs, suggested deceit by woman accused of killing husband
A tangled web of alleged deceit and murder was laid bare in the courtroom Wednesday during the trial of Laurie Shaver, who is accused of killing her husband, Michael Shaver.
Victim of deadly Marion County shooting identified; suspect in custody
The Marion County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victim of a deadly shooting that happened on Tuesday afternoon.
Florida man arrested for keeping alligators in his backyard swimming pool, FWC says
A Florida man has been arrested after he was caught keeping alligators and several freshwater slider turtles on his property, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
Family of man fatally shot in Daytona Beach McDonald’s parking lot grieving, seeking answers
Loved ones of a man who was shot and killed while trying to pick up dinner for his children at a McDonald’s in Daytona Beach are speaking out about the incident.
Disney World moving manatee, three dolphins from EPCOT's 'Nemo & Friends' attraction
A manatee and three dolphins will be leaving "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" at Walt Disney World's EPCOT theme park -- and moving to new facilities in Florida.
VIDEO: Accused wrong-way, drunk driver slams head-on into Florida deputy's vehicle
A man is accused of driving drunk and crashing head-on into a deputy's patrol car early Sunday morning.