Oviedo city council to consider scaled-down plans for new police headquarters
Six months after voters resoundingly rejected Oviedoโs request to tear down the cityโs 3-decade-old police department headquarters and rebuild it almost quadruple the size for $47 million, the city is revealing Plan B โ and five other smaller, less-expensive options.
Federal report finds 68,000 guns were illegally trafficked through unlicensed dealers over 5 years
New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives shows that 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who arenโt required to perform background checks over a five year report.
Volusia County OK longer distances for sex predators from schools, playgrounds
In a five to two vote, the Volusia County Council Tuesday approved to adjust its current sex offender and predator ordinance so that those individuals will now have to live further from places like schools, churches, and playgrounds.
Flagler sheriffโs office visits all felons, not just sex offenders
When convicted felons are released from state prison, they must provide the Florida Department of Corrections with an address where they intend to live and then must register with the sheriff's office in that county. But that's it. In Flagler County however, Sheriff Rick Staly goes beyond that requirement.
How safety measures protect Floridaโs Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and what can go wrong
The new Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which opened in 1987, was built with safety in mind, with features meant to make navigating in and out of Tampa Bay easier for large ships and to lower the risk that the bridge will get hit or suffer catastrophic damage.
Volusia deputies use new gunshot detection system to curb gun violence
A new gunshot detection system is helping Volusia deputies respond to shootings faster. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his office started using the Raven gunshot detection system in November and already has the stats to show it's working.
FDLE investigating after Sumter deputy fatally shoots woman during service call
State law enforcement officials are investigating after a Sumter County sheriffโs deputy shot and killed a woman during a service call where they were trying to determine if she was in mental distress, and she then allegedly pulled a knife.
Child safety advocates, first responders honored at Orlando heroes event
During the fifth annual Childrenโs Safety Village Community Heroes event, first responders from Seminole and Orange counties came together to honor the efforts of their colleagues and people in the community who are impacting the lives of children through safety.