
‘The irony was totally lost on them:’ Palm Bay councilman responds after being called ‘Neo-Nazi’
Read full article: ‘The irony was totally lost on them:’ Palm Bay councilman responds after being called ‘Neo-Nazi’A Palm Bay councilman at the center of a controversy earlier this year came out on social media on Thursday to respond to alleged claims that he was a “Neo-Nazi.”

Here’s why BOGO rules at Florida Publix stores are different
Read full article: Here’s why BOGO rules at Florida Publix stores are differentFlorida’s native grocery chain is a popular choice for many shoppers in the Sunshine State. But customers may not realize that BOGO deals in the state are different than those in other areas.

New Florida bill proposes millions for driver hit by Orange County deputy
Read full article: New Florida bill proposes millions for driver hit by Orange County deputyThe next Legislative session in Florida is still a ways off, though some lawmakers have already gotten busy filing new bills for consideration.

Federal report reveals what caused Orlando holiday drone show disaster
Read full article: Federal report reveals what caused Orlando holiday drone show disasterNearly two years after a holiday drone show in Orlando left a young boy seriously injured, a full report has been released that exposes what exactly happened.

Fired Groveland police chief sues city after super-speeder sergeant case
Read full article: Fired Groveland police chief sues city after super-speeder sergeant caseGroveland's former police chief filed a lawsuit on Wednesday after he was oustered following news that a sergeant in his department had been speeding at 100 mph to get to work, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Judge: Florida nurse who slammed Leavitt on TikTok should get fine, reprimand
Read full article: Judge: Florida nurse who slammed Leavitt on TikTok should get fine, reprimandAn administrative law judge has recommended the Florida Department of Health reprimand and fine a nurse who posted a TikTok disparaging former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

Lawsuit claims Netflix has been ‘deceiving Florida families.’ Here’s why
Read full article: Lawsuit claims Netflix has been ‘deceiving Florida families.’ Here’s whyFlorida is now seeking legal action against Netflix, alleging that the streaming company has spent years “deceiving Florida families” with its service, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Trial begins for woman accused of killing Mount Dora couple found dead in senior living apartment
Read full article: Trial begins for woman accused of killing Mount Dora couple found dead in senior living apartmentIn December 2022, investigators said Williams visited the Getmans’ apartment the night before their bodies were discovered, asking to use their shower and charge her cellphone. The next morning, the couple was found dead in their entryway, and their car was missing.

Nearly 6 million free eggs are coming to Florida, AG announces. Here’s why
Read full article: Nearly 6 million free eggs are coming to Florida, AG announces. Here’s whyFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to the podium on Tuesday to announce that nearly 6 million eggs will be delivered to the Sunshine State after a massive investigation.

Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’s ‘pleased’ with new language for property tax proposal
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’s ‘pleased’ with new language for property tax proposalAfter a judge ruled that a proposed property tax amendment was “misleading,” new ballot language has finally been revealed for the plan. And it appears that Gov. Ron DeSantis is "pleased" with the results.

REPORT: Taxpayer dollars ‘misappropriated’ to Hope Florida, grand jury finds
Read full article: REPORT: Taxpayer dollars ‘misappropriated’ to Hope Florida, grand jury findsA state grand jury found that Ron DeSantis’ administration “misappropriated” taxpayer funds when it diverted $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation, according to an exclusive report from CBS News.

Deloitte pays Florida $1.2M over accusations of racial, sex discrimination
Read full article: Deloitte pays Florida $1.2M over accusations of racial, sex discriminationThe major accounting firm Deloitte has agreed to pay Florida over $1 million to settle allegations that it discriminated based on race and sex to achieve "workforce composition goals," according to Attorney General James Uthmeier.

Woman who says she was victim of video voyeurism sues Barry University, embattled former professor
Read full article: Woman who says she was victim of video voyeurism sues Barry University, embattled former professorA new lawsuit against Barry University School of Law claims the school was negligent in hiring and retaining a former law professor who is facing criminal charges of child porn possession and video voyeurism.

Buc-ee’s settles with Winter Park oddities shop over knockoff shirts
Read full article: Buc-ee’s settles with Winter Park oddities shop over knockoff shirtsBuc-ee’s and a strange Orlando-area business have now settled after a lawsuit was filed last year over “knockoff” beaver merchandise, according to court records obtained by News 6.

No charges for former NFL player Marcellus Wiley after domestic battery accusations
Read full article: No charges for former NFL player Marcellus Wiley after domestic battery accusationsNo information was filed against former NFL player and sportscaster Marcellus Wiley after he was arrested in Orange County early last month, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Florida AG subpoenas Dr. Fauci over ‘apparent self-dealing’ during COVID pandemic
Read full article: Florida AG subpoenas Dr. Fauci over ‘apparent self-dealing’ during COVID pandemicFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced he has subpoenaed Dr. Anthony Fauci following his time as former chief medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida AG calls for inquiry into judge after alleged KKK fraud scheme
Read full article: Florida AG calls for inquiry into judge after alleged KKK fraud schemeFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier said Monday he asked Congress to open an impeachment inquiry into a circuit judge, citing her past work for the Southern Poverty Law Center and fraud allegations.

‘Past time we get the truth:’ Florida will investigate Dr. Fauci over COVID, AG says
Read full article: ‘Past time we get the truth:’ Florida will investigate Dr. Fauci over COVID, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Wednesday afternoon that his office will be launching an investigation into Anthony Fauci, a former chief medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Florida man gets life sentence after murder-for-hire plot against girl he sexually abused
Read full article: Florida man gets life sentence after murder-for-hire plot against girl he sexually abusedA Casselberry man convicted of sexually battering an 11-year-old girl and recording the abuse has now been sentenced to life in prison, according to the State Attorney’s Office this week.

Fishback stays on ballot after judge rejects residency claims
Read full article: Fishback stays on ballot after judge rejects residency claimsRepublican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will remain on the Aug. 18 primary ballot after a Leon Circuit Court judge ruled Monday his opponent, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, didn’t prove he lived outside the state within the last seven years.

Family of Jayden Baez reaches $1 million settlement in 2022 deputy-involved shooting lawsuit
Read full article: Family of Jayden Baez reaches $1 million settlement in 2022 deputy-involved shooting lawsuitThe family of a 20-year-old man fatally shot by Osceola County sheriff’s deputies outside a Target in 2022 has reached a $1 million settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit, with the family’s attorney saying he hopes the agreement will promote accountability within the sheriff’s office.

Florida man gets life in prison after killing girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother
Read full article: Florida man gets life in prison after killing girlfriend’s 93-year-old motherA Central Florida man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after murdering and trying to rape his girlfriend’s 93-year-old mother, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Orange-Osceola state attorney reports rising conviction rates, juvenile justice progress in quarterly update
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney reports rising conviction rates, juvenile justice progress in quarterly updateIn a news conference Wednesday, Worrell highlighted significant gains in conviction rates and continued progress on juvenile justice reform.

Drama continues as Florida AG accuses state attorney’s office of leniency for ‘murderers and pedophiles’
Read full article: Drama continues as Florida AG accuses state attorney’s office of leniency for ‘murderers and pedophiles’Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has issued another scathing letter to Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell, this time accusing her office of “leniency toward murderers and pedophiles.” Worrell accused Uthmeier of being 'more interested in scoring political points' in a response to News 6.

Florida AG is now targeting an Orlando Irish dance contest. Here’s why
Read full article: Florida AG is now targeting an Orlando Irish dance contest. Here’s whyFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media on Monday to announce a new target: an upcoming Irish dance competition in Orlando.

Dollars & Sense: The paradox of class action lawsuits
Read full article: Dollars & Sense: The paradox of class action lawsuitsNo one hires a lawyer over a $10 overcharge, a $25 junk fee, or a hidden charge buried in the fine print. But what happens when that same charge affects 100,000 people? Or 10 million? Now that’s a different story.

Apopka man accused in Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme pleads guilty, court records show
Read full article: Apopka man accused in Goliath Ventures Ponzi scheme pleads guilty, court records showAn Apopka man accused of running a massive cryptocurrency investment fraud through Goliath Ventures has agreed to plead guilty, according to court records obtained by News 6 on Tuesday.

Stepbrother ordered into custody after violent cruise ship death, records show
Read full article: Stepbrother ordered into custody after violent cruise ship death, records showMonths after 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found dead on the Carnival Horizon, her stepbrother will be held in a Miami detention facility ahead of his trial, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Florida property tax amendment draws lawsuit
Read full article: Florida property tax amendment draws lawsuitTwo former local elected officials and a nonprofit group filed suit Thursday in Leon County Circuit Court against the property tax cut amendment placed on the November ballot by lawmakers, alleging it is misleading.

Family of man paralyzed after police tasing announces federal lawsuit against Palm Bay
Read full article: Family of man paralyzed after police tasing announces federal lawsuit against Palm BayThe family of a Florida man claims he was paralyzed after being tasered by police and falling from a fence announced Tuesday that they plan to file a federal civil rights and wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Palm Bay and several police officers.

‘No consequences for his actions:’ Anna Kepner’s father wants stepbrother in custody until trial for cruise ship murder
Read full article: ‘No consequences for his actions:’ Anna Kepner’s father wants stepbrother in custody until trial for cruise ship murderTwo hundred miles away from where 16-year-old Tim Hudson walked into a federal courthouse, his 18-year-old stepsister, Anna Kepner, would have graduated this month.

Judge in Florida circuit caught having sex with officer in chambers
Read full article: Judge in Florida circuit caught having sex with officer in chambersCourt records obtained by News 6 show that a circuit judge was caught having a sexual affair with a law enforcement officer in the judge's chambers — all within earshot of staff.

No charges for viral Florida political candidate accused of dating violence
Read full article: No charges for viral Florida political candidate accused of dating violenceThe candidate made headlines earlier this year for yelling a racial slur at a 7-Eleven employee in a viral video, though prosecutors have decided not to file charges against him in a separate case that cropped up recently.

New arrest made in deadly I-4 crash after charges dropped against first driver
Read full article: New arrest made in deadly I-4 crash after charges dropped against first driverA new suspect, Alisa Lee Montalvo of Deltona, has been arrested and jailed without bond in connection with the October Interstate 4 crash near Deltona that killed three people after prosecutors filed no charges against the previously arrested driver.

No charges for driver after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central Florida
Read full article: No charges for driver after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central FloridaA driver will not be charged after a crash along Interstate 4 left three people dead late last year, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Virginian banned from social media after threat to kill Central Florida sheriff
Read full article: Virginian banned from social media after threat to kill Central Florida sheriffA Virginia man will be barred from using social media after he threated a Central Florida sheriff via Facebook, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

‘Unacceptable!’ Florida AG calls out Monique Worrell over 4-year sentence for murderer
Read full article: ‘Unacceptable!’ Florida AG calls out Monique Worrell over 4-year sentence for murdererFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier spoke out on Tuesday over a year after a murder convict was sentenced to just four years in prison.

Attorneys argue who owns emergency life rings as flotation devices remain off Cocoa Beach
Read full article: Attorneys argue who owns emergency life rings as flotation devices remain off Cocoa BeachThe fight over who owns the life-saving life rings Emergency life rings removed from Cocoa Beach amid ownership lawsuit on Cocoa Beach headed to a courtroom Friday.

Sex assault victim sues Brevard apartment complex where convicted felon squatted for months, attorney says
Read full article: Sex assault victim sues Brevard apartment complex where convicted felon squatted for months, attorney saysA woman raped in her apartment as she was in the middle of moving out because she didn’t feel safe is now suing the Merritt Island apartment complex.

‘House of Cards:’ Mental health crisis in Florida’s criminal justice system
Read full article: ‘House of Cards:’ Mental health crisis in Florida’s criminal justice systemA lack of space in state-run mental health facilities and growing waitlists point to a system balancing legal standards, medical opinions, and limited resources—often under intense pressure.

‘Didn’t exactly hide:’ Sanford murderer gets life in prison for killing ex’s new boyfriend
Read full article: ‘Didn’t exactly hide:’ Sanford murderer gets life in prison for killing ex’s new boyfriendA man arrested for killing his ex’s new boyfriend will now spend the rest of his life behind bars, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

‘Despicable’ Central Florida man gets life in prison for child trafficking scheme
Read full article: ‘Despicable’ Central Florida man gets life in prison for child trafficking schemeAn Ocala man has now been convicted after he raped a child last year, according to the State Attorney’s Office on Monday.

Is Publix overcharging at checkout? This Florida woman says yes
Read full article: Is Publix overcharging at checkout? This Florida woman says yesA lawsuit filed last year shows a Florida woman was overcharged on several sale items at Publix. But a recent court order dismissed the case in part over the "Publix Promise."

Lake County Commission turns down development plans for 79 new homes along Log House Road
Read full article: Lake County Commission turns down development plans for 79 new homes along Log House RoadA developer was asking lake County commissioners to approve plans to build 79 homes on a 40-acre parcel along Log House Road. The request was voted down.

‘Wholly inadequate:’ Florida AG says he will no longer enforce these school laws
Read full article: ‘Wholly inadequate:’ Florida AG says he will no longer enforce these school lawsThis week, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to announce a list of state laws that he claimed are "likely unconstitutional."

Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nails
Read full article: Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nailsA Brevard County jury awarded over $14 million to a woman who ate ice cream contaminated with metal, according to law firm Alpizar Law.

Longwood clinic in hot water after ‘genetic anomaly’ baby dies
Read full article: Longwood clinic in hot water after ‘genetic anomaly’ baby diesA fertility clinic in Longwood is again facing legal action after a surrogate mother reported that her baby suffered “genetic anomalies,” leading to his death, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Central Florida mom wins nearly $4M after slipping at Publix store
Read full article: Central Florida mom wins nearly $4M after slipping at Publix storeAfter slipping nearly three years ago in a Publix store, a Central Florida woman has now won just under $4 million in a lawsuit against the company, according to court records obtained by News 6.

‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida will no longer enforce, AG says
Read full article: ‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida will no longer enforce, AG saysOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.

12-year-old twins born in Orlando mistakenly deported, judge finds
Read full article: 12-year-old twins born in Orlando mistakenly deported, judge findsCourt records show that ICE officials are preparing to facilitate the return of two girls who were mistakenly deported with their mother from Orlando under a "family unity" policy.

Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit says
Read full article: Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit saysWestgate Lakes Resort & Spa is now under fire after a baby stumbled across a spoon possibly laced with fentanyl, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.

Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park bar
Read full article: Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park barOfficials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.

Orange County schools under fire as lawsuit says aide bit autistic student
Read full article: Orange County schools under fire as lawsuit says aide bit autistic studentThe Orange County School Board is now under fire after an autistic student was bitten by a staff member last year, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.

Two arrested in Pulse crosswalk chalking protest still await charging decision
Read full article: Two arrested in Pulse crosswalk chalking protest still await charging decisionTwo people arrested for chalking a crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub say they are still waiting for a charging decision months after their arrests, raising concerns about delays in the prosecution process.

Legendary ‘Versailles’ mansion near Orlando comes under fire in new lawsuit
Read full article: Legendary ‘Versailles’ mansion near Orlando comes under fire in new lawsuitThe legendary “Versailles” home is the subject of a new lawsuit that popped up in Orange County on Tuesday morning, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fight
Read full article: Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fightThe death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship last fall has sparked a new child custody fight involving the Titusville teen’s stepsiblings, newly filed court records show.

Florida man sues lawmaker after getting blocked on social media over Epstein Files law
Read full article: Florida man sues lawmaker after getting blocked on social media over Epstein Files lawU.S. Congressman Randy Fine (R-Florida) is now being sued after he blocked a Republican candidate on social media, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Judge denies Stand Your Ground defense after road-rage confrontation in St. Cloud
Read full article: Judge denies Stand Your Ground defense after road-rage confrontation in St. CloudA judge has denied a man’s claim of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law after prosecutors say he slashed an off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy during a road rage confrontation in St. Cloud.

Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancy
Read full article: Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancyAfter a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.

Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE hold
Read full article: Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE holdA husband and wife who practice real estate in Central Florida were reunited Thursday for the first time since they were detained by federal immigration agents in early January.

‘Pissed off:’ Stepbrother goes to court after mysterious death of Titusville student Anna Kepner
Read full article: ‘Pissed off:’ Stepbrother goes to court after mysterious death of Titusville student Anna KepnerOver two months after the body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found stuffed under a bed on a Carnival cruise ship, her stepbrother has reportedly found himself in court.

Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship still under investigation, records indicate
Read full article: Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship still under investigation, records indicateNearly three months after a Titusville teen was found dead on a cruise ship, records obtained by News 6 indicate the case remains under investigation.

Trial delayed in DeLand dog attack death case, family demands justice and new charges
Read full article: Trial delayed in DeLand dog attack death case, family demands justice and new chargesTwo women who owned dogs that Volusia deputies say killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand had a hearing today as they prepare for trial.

Orlando Commissioner accuses Regina Hill of harassment in police report
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner accuses Regina Hill of harassment in police reportThree days after Shaniqua “Shan” Rose defeated Regina Hill for the District 5 Orlando city commission seat in November, Rose visited Orlando Police Department headquarters and filed a report accusing her challenger of harassment, records obtained by News 6 show.

Orlando officer runs red light, ends with death of 92-year-old woman, attorney says
Read full article: Orlando officer runs red light, ends with death of 92-year-old woman, attorney saysA 92-year-old woman was killed after a crash with an Orlando police cruiser earlier this month, according to local attorney Ben Crump.

Judge throws out Regina Hill’s court challenge over District 5 election results
Read full article: Judge throws out Regina Hill’s court challenge over District 5 election resultsOn Friday, a judge threw out a lawsuit by former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill, seeking to throw out last November’s election results.

Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based laws
Read full article: Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based lawsAfter Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.

Mom sues Central Florida clinic after giving birth to the wrong baby
Read full article: Mom sues Central Florida clinic after giving birth to the wrong babyAfter giving birth last month, a Florida mother is now suing a Longwood clinic after it turned out the baby wasn’t hers, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the state
Read full article: Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the stateAn Orlando man faces over 500 years in prison after he was accused of "flooding" the state of New York with firearms.

Florida pushes back in pot petitions lawsuit
Read full article: Florida pushes back in pot petitions lawsuitAttorneys for Byrd pointed to issues such as trying to prevent petition fraud as they defended the directives, which invalidated about 42,000 petitions signed by what are known as “inactive” voters and nearly 29,000 petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers.

The Boathouse at Disney Springs under fire after deadly choking incident
Read full article: The Boathouse at Disney Springs under fire after deadly choking incidentA Disney Springs restaurant is being sued after a choking customer died earlier this year, according to court records obtained by News 6.

Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath him
Read full article: Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath himAn Ocala man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a trip to a restaurant’s bathroom took an unfortunate turn, according to court documents obtained by News 6.

‘Hush hush:’ New messages released after Anna Kepner mysteriously dies on cruise ship
Read full article: ‘Hush hush:’ New messages released after Anna Kepner mysteriously dies on cruise shipOver 100 pages of texts and emails were released last week as part of an ongoing child custody dispute linked to the mysterious death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival Cruise ship.

CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designation
Read full article: CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designationAfter being labeled a “foreign terrorist organization,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on children
Read full article: ‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on childrenOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”

Florida groups seek to speed up social media case
Read full article: Florida groups seek to speed up social media caseAfter a ruling last week allowed Florida to begin enforcing a 2024 law designed to prevent children from having access to certain social-media sites, tech industry groups Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to quickly hear arguments about whether the law violates First Amendment rights.

Can Florida redraw Congressional districts now? Lawmakers to inch toward decision with hearing
Read full article: Can Florida redraw Congressional districts now? Lawmakers to inch toward decision with hearingA Florida House committee is meeting on Thursday as state lawmakers inch their way toward a possible mid-decade congressional redistricting.

2 Pulse crosswalk protestors released from jail after chalking arrests
Read full article: 2 Pulse crosswalk protestors released from jail after chalking arrestsA judge in Orange County ordered that two men be released from jail on their own recognizance, about 24 hours after they were arrested for using chalk to cover the crosswalk outside the site of the former Pulse Nightclub.
Florida fires back in smoke shop product fight
Read full article: Florida fires back in smoke shop product fightAttorney General James Uthmeier is asking an administrative law judge to toss out a challenge to an emergency rule banning the sale and manufacture of a concentrated byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH.

Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise ship
Read full article: Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise shipOver a week after an 18-year-old Titusville student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new court documents show that one of her step-siblings may be investigated.


















