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.
Ocala teacher arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate Snapchat messages to student
An Ocala teacher has been arrested, accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student on Snapchat, according to police.
Florida residents planning to sell homes, leave the state after hurricane season: 'We're done'
After back-to-back storms this hurricane season, many residents are planning to sell their homes to either move out of flood zones, or out of the Sunshine State completely. Some wasted no time with a contract for a new home.
Orlando man wanted for murder tracked down in Indian River County
New video from the Indian River County Sheriff's Office shows the moment an Orlando man wanted for murder was captured miles away. Deputies tracked down Armando Verdecia Carralero in a Uhaul by air and patrol car. Indian River County Sheriff's officials say he was arrested without incident.
Canaveral National Seashore faces severe erosion, loses 800 sea turtle nests from Milton
Canaveral National Seashore is still recovering from Hurricane Milton.
Space Coast on track to break record for number of rocket launches in a year
The Space Coast is on track to break the record for the number of rocket launches this year, and experts predict that trend will continue.
Family files suit against Orlando hospital, alleges employee fatally broke baby’s neck
The family of Jahxy "Jazzy" Peets claims a healthcare provider within the Newborn Intensive Care Unit at Winnie Palmer Hospital for Women and Babies broke the baby’s neck, killing her.
Friends remember slain Orange County Sheriff's Office Lt. Ellie Shea as a shining light
New details have emerged about Anthony Shea, who is accused of murdering his estranged wife, Ellie Shea, and attempting to cover it up. Both were employees of the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Sarah Boone trial: Jurors see texts, interrogation video in suitcase murder case
The "suitcase murder" trial continued late into the evening, with jurors reviewing key evidence in the case of Sarah Boone, whose boyfriend was found dead inside a suitcase.
Early voting begins in Central Florida with a few counties experiencing issues
The first day of early voting in Central Florida was marked by technical issues, as some county election websites crashed, sparking concerns about potential problems on Election Day.
Friends remember Ellie Shea as a shining light
Ellie Shea was remembered as a guiding light by friends who are devastated over her death. Ellie Shea was found dead last week inside her bedroom from a gunshot to the head, officials said. Her estranged husband, Anthony Shea, a former Orange County Sheriff's Office sergeant, is accused of shooting and killing her, then staging the scene to look like a suicide. He's been arrested on a charge of first-degree murder.
Woman found dead outside Orlando shopping complex
A woman was found dead in the parking lot of a shopping complex near Lake Underhill Road and South Semoran Blvd., according to Orlando police. Officers responded around 1:15 p.m. for a medical emergency. No other details have been released.
Tampa woman leads police on wrong-way highway chase in second DUI since September, FHP says
The Florida Highway Patrol headed the wrong way down Interstate 275 in Tampa on Sunday during an early morning chase.
Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say
At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.