
‘Drug deal gone wrong’ possibly sparked deadly Ocala shootout, police chief says
Read full article: ‘Drug deal gone wrong’ possibly sparked deadly Ocala shootout, police chief saysOcala's police chief has provided more information after a shooting over the weekend left one person dead and two others hurt.

NEW VIDEO: Armed 71-year-old woman fires gun at Port Orange Police Department
Read full article: NEW VIDEO: Armed 71-year-old woman fires gun at Port Orange Police DepartmentA 71-year-old woman was shot after firing a gun inside the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department. Roughly a day later, investigators have confirmed that she has died.

Death investigation in Sanford neighborhood turns out to be apparent murder-suicide
Read full article: Death investigation in Sanford neighborhood turns out to be apparent murder-suicideA death investigation that spanned hours in a Sanford-area neighborhood has turned out to be an apparent murder-suicide, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Teen arrested months after veteran killed trying to break up fight in Orange County
Read full article: Teen arrested months after veteran killed trying to break up fight in Orange CountyA teen has been arrested after a 25-year-old veteran was reportedly shot and killed trying to break up a fight earlier this year, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Intruder ID’ed in fatal shooting during potential Leesburg home invasion
Read full article: Intruder ID’ed in fatal shooting during potential Leesburg home invasionAfter a homeowner fatally shot an intruder during a potential home invasion early Tuesday morning, Leesburg police have now identified the woman who was killed.

Jaylen Edgar found guilty of murder in downtown Orlando Halloween mass shooting
Read full article: Jaylen Edgar found guilty of murder in downtown Orlando Halloween mass shootingJaylen Edgar, 18, is charged with two counts of first-degree murder and seven counts of attempted murder in connection with a deadly mass shooting during Halloween celebrations in downtown Orlando in 2024.

‘CAN YOU HELP US...?’ Human remains found in Central Florida marshland, deputies say
Read full article: ‘CAN YOU HELP US...?’ Human remains found in Central Florida marshland, deputies sayEarlier this month, Orange County deputies discovered human remains near the Lake Ellenor marshland, and they’re now asking the public for help in determining the identity.

Flagler County detectives crack decade-old sexual battery case, arrest suspect after new DNA testing
Read full article: Flagler County detectives crack decade-old sexual battery case, arrest suspect after new DNA testingFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said deputies arrested a man in connection with a decade-old sexual battery case after new testing and a renewed review of evidence helped investigators identify a suspect.

Suspect accused of attempted murder after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, deputies say
Read full article: Suspect accused of attempted murder after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, deputies sayA 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a March shooting in Orlando’s MetroWest area that left one man dead and another seriously injured, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Florida Highway Patrol reopens investigation into deadly Volusia County crash
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol reopens investigation into deadly Volusia County crashFlorida Highway Patrol is reopening its investigation into a deadly Volusia County crash that killed 19-year-old Kaylee Kennedy.

Drivers arrested after deadly Marion County street race, troopers say
Read full article: Drivers arrested after deadly Marion County street race, troopers sayA street race last weekend led to the death of a 77-year-old woman, and both of the suspected drivers have finally been caught, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Lake County woman, next-door neighbor found dead after dispute over property lines
Read full article: Lake County woman, next-door neighbor found dead after dispute over property linesA woman and her next-door neighbor were each found dead after an ongoing dispute regarding property lines, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Amazon delivery driver dies after being found unresponsive inside truck in Fruitland Park
Read full article: Amazon delivery driver dies after being found unresponsive inside truck in Fruitland ParkAn Amazon delivery driver died after she was found unresponsive inside a delivery truck in Fruitland Park, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custody
Read full article: 17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custodyDaytron W. Etkins was taken into custody Friday morning at his Eustis residence on a charge of felony accessory after the fact. DeLand police also executed a search warrant at the home as part of the ongoing investigation.

Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff says
Read full article: Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff saysA shootout with a suspect in the woods left a K-9 deputy injured on Thursday, and ended with the suspect’s death, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Homicide investigation breaks out after body found near Altamonte Springs home
Read full article: Homicide investigation breaks out after body found near Altamonte Springs homeAfter a dead body was discovered outside a local home earlier this week, Seminole County detectives have now chalked up the case to a homicide.

Stepson arrested after elderly missing man found dismembered in Orange County
Read full article: Stepson arrested after elderly missing man found dismembered in Orange CountyDeputies said that Proano had stalked the elderly man, dismembered his body, and stashed the remains in suitcases before discarding them along a nearby roadway.

Dead body found outside home in Altamonte Springs, sparking investigation
Read full article: Dead body found outside home in Altamonte Springs, sparking investigationA body was discovered outside a local home on Tuesday morning, sparking an investigation, according to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office.

Teen’s mother questions boyfriend’s account after 17-year-old dies in Orange County shooting
Read full article: Teen’s mother questions boyfriend’s account after 17-year-old dies in Orange County shootingA Central Florida mother says she does not believe her teenage daughter’s boyfriend’s account of the events that led to the 17-year-old’s fatal shooting this week.

Cause of death revealed after worker dies on the job at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Cause of death revealed after worker dies on the job at Orlando International AirportAn autopsy report has finally been released after a Delta Air Lines staff member died while on the job at Orlando International Airport.

Dad, woman arrested after toddler dies from Kratom ingestion, West Melbourne police say
Read full article: Dad, woman arrested after toddler dies from Kratom ingestion, West Melbourne police sayAfter a 2-year-old girl died earlier this year, her father is now facing charges of manslaughter and child neglect, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.

‘Suspicious’ death investigation kicks off in Polk County, sheriff declares
Read full article: ‘Suspicious’ death investigation kicks off in Polk County, sheriff declaresIn a statement on Tuesday afternoon, Sheriff Judd said that detectives were looking into the "suspicious" death of a female victim.

Questions arise after fisherman discovers body at Withlacoochee River
Read full article: Questions arise after fisherman discovers body at Withlacoochee RiverDeputies said there were no apparent signs of foul play, but they are looking for clues into the identity of the body recovered from the river on Tuesday morning.

‘Disgusting:’ Florida woman jailed after dogs found dead in storage unit, police say
Read full article: ‘Disgusting:’ Florida woman jailed after dogs found dead in storage unit, police sayBunnell police arrested a 21-year-old Palm Coast woman on Sunday after officers discovered two dead dogs inside a storage unit where investigators allege the animals were kept in “dangerous conditions.”

Juvenile dead after shooting reported at Orlando apartment complex
Read full article: Juvenile dead after shooting reported at Orlando apartment complexEmergency crews responded to what they’re calling a “medical emergency” at the Willow Bend Apartments on Silver Star Road in Orlando. According to the Orlando Fire Department, one patient was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a trauma alert.

Woman’s DNA matched to massive alligator after deadly attack at Seminole state park
Read full article: Woman’s DNA matched to massive alligator after deadly attack at Seminole state parkAfter an attack at a Seminole County state park left a 31-year-old woman dead, investigators have revealed they’ve matched her DNA to a nearby alligator.

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.

Crew member declared dead after falling overboard during Florida cruise
Read full article: Crew member declared dead after falling overboard during Florida cruiseAfter departing from Florida earlier this month, a crew member aboard a Princess Cruises ship has now been declared dead, according to company officials.

‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding woman
Read full article: ‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding womanNew bodycam footage has been released after deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding woman last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Victim ID’d in deadly alligator attack at Seminole County state park
Read full article: Victim ID’d in deadly alligator attack at Seminole County state parkThe woman killed in an alligator attack over the weekend has finally been identified, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Death penalty opponents defend Orange County murderer
Read full article: Death penalty opponents defend Orange County murdererOpponents of the death penalty and friends of Dusty Ray Spencer argued Thursday against his pending execution by lethal injection next week for murdering his wife 34 years ago in Orange County.

Boyfriend arrested after woman mauled to death by dogs, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: Boyfriend arrested after woman mauled to death by dogs, Brevard sheriff saysThe boyfriend of a woman mauled to death protecting her dog is now being accused himself of animal cruelty, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

Accused toll booth killer remains jailed; victim’s family faces suspect in court
Read full article: Accused toll booth killer remains jailed; victim’s family faces suspect in courtA woman accused of plowing through a Volusia Beach toll booth, killing a worker and then driving into the ocean, will remain in jail ahead of her trial.

Volusia County tests barriers at Dunlawton Beach approach after deadly crash
Read full article: Volusia County tests barriers at Dunlawton Beach approach after deadly crashVolusia County is exploring safety measures for its beach ramps following a deadly crash in which deputies say a drunk driver sped through the Dunlawton Beach approach, struck the tollbooth and killed the toll attendant before driving into the ocean.

Deputies fatally shoot knife-wielding woman, Orange County sheriff announces
Read full article: Deputies fatally shoot knife-wielding woman, Orange County sheriff announcesDeputies fired on a woman who came toward them with a knife on Wednesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.

New footage released after crash at Central Florida beach leaves toll booth worker dead
Read full article: New footage released after crash at Central Florida beach leaves toll booth worker deadNew body-camera footage has been released after a truck drove through a toll booth onto a Volusia County beach, killing a toll worker in the process.

Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Toll attendant killed after pickup crashes through Daytona Beach Shores booth, Volusia County Sheriff’s Office saysA toll attendant was killed Monday after a pickup truck crashed through a beach ramp toll booth and into the ocean in Daytona Beach Shores, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said.

Judge denies bond for Alisa Montalvo in deadly I-4 crash case
Read full article: Judge denies bond for Alisa Montalvo in deadly I-4 crash caseProsecutors say Montalvo caused the October 2025 crash that killed three people and left the scene, while new court testimony detailed alleged post-crash repairs and the case’s earlier mistaken arrest.

Owner of loose dogs faces judge after arrest, woman killed in street
Read full article: Owner of loose dogs faces judge after arrest, woman killed in streetThe dog owner who was arrested a week after her loose dogs killed a woman, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office, won’t be able to leave jail.

Murder suspect fled to Florida to ‘live the rest of his life at the beach,’ sheriff says
Read full article: Murder suspect fled to Florida to ‘live the rest of his life at the beach,’ sheriff saysThe sheriff said that the man was arrested this week after his wife suspiciously died over four years ago. Now, he awaits extradition back to Virginia.

Owner arrested after loose dogs maul Central Florida woman to death, sheriff says
Read full article: Owner arrested after loose dogs maul Central Florida woman to death, sheriff saysAfter a woman died from dog bites in Brevard County last week, the sheriff has announced that the dogs’ owner has been arrested.

‘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.

FHP faces questions over arrest of wrong driver in deadly chain-reaction crash
Read full article: FHP faces questions over arrest of wrong driver in deadly chain-reaction crashA woman spent nearly two weeks in jail for a deadly hit-and-run crash investigators now say she had nothing to do with, raising questions about how Florida Highway Patrol handled the initial investigation.

Memorial grows for toddler killed in crash on New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Memorial grows for toddler killed in crash on New Smyrna BeachA memorial continues to grow in New Smyrna Beach after a 22-month-old girl was struck and killed by a vehicle on the beach over the weekend, as family members and community members mourn the tragedy.

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.

Woman accused of leaving scene after man helping tow truck is killed in East Orange County, troopers say
Read full article: Woman accused of leaving scene after man helping tow truck is killed in East Orange County, troopers sayFlorida troopers say a 21-year-old woman hit and killed a man who was helping tow her truck from the mud in East Orange County before fleeing the scene. The victim’s family says he was known for always helping others.

‘They failed us:’ Neighbors say loose dogs reported to animal services before woman killed in street
Read full article: ‘They failed us:’ Neighbors say loose dogs reported to animal services before woman killed in streetA deadly dog attack raises questions why two large dogs that neighbors say were always running loose weren’t taken away from the dog owner sooner.

Questions arise after body discovered on roof of building, Melbourne police say
Read full article: Questions arise after body discovered on roof of building, Melbourne police sayDetectives are now investigating after a body was discovered on the roof of a local building this week, according to the Melbourne Police Department.

Man accused of leaving a suitcase with a dead body in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ indicted for murder
Read full article: Man accused of leaving a suitcase with a dead body in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’ indicted for murderA Brevard County grand jury indicted Lucas Jones, 19, on one count of first-degree murder, along with charges of abuse of a dead human body. Investigators say Jones targeted Colie Lee Daniel, 28, after finding him on the registry of local sex offenders.

Dunnellon man arrested after remains found buried in backyard; father missing
Read full article: Dunnellon man arrested after remains found buried in backyard; father missingAndres Bahamon, who was identified as a person of interest in his father’s disappearance, was arrested on Monday and charged with felony evidence tampering.

‘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.

55 sloths now dead in connection to Sloth World
Read full article: 55 sloths now dead in connection to Sloth WorldNewly obtained records by Orange County Community Correspondent, Jayna Manohalal, show another 21 sloths died while under the care of Sloth World, bringing the total number of known sloth deaths connected to the facility to 55.

Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with baby
Read full article: Family seeks answers after mother killed walking on State Road 46 with babyAs investigators with the Florida Highway Patrol work to piece together how a mother ended up walking along State Road 46 carrying her baby in a car seat at 3 a.m., a loved one who spoke with her that night is sharing what she knows about the hours before the deadly crash.

Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shot
Read full article: Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shotNewly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.

2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-old
Read full article: 2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-oldAccording to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.

Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attack
Read full article: Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attackTranscripts of the confession of the man accused of shooting a Volusia County deputy show what he happened leading up to the shooting.

Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murder
Read full article: Florida executes man convicted of 1990 Palm Bay murderChadwick Willacy was put to death by lethal injection Tuesday evening at Florida State Prison in Starke for the 1990 murder of his Palm Bay neighbor who found him burglarizing her home.

‘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.

Palm Coast woman denied bond after murder charge upgrade in infant death case
Read full article: Palm Coast woman denied bond after murder charge upgrade in infant death caseA Palm Coast woman accused of giving birth at home, watching her newborn die and burying the infant in her backyard was denied bond Tuesday after her charges were upgraded to first-degree murder.

Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central Florida
Read full article: Driver arrested after I-4 crash leaves 3 dead in Central FloridaMonths after a chain-reaction crash along Interstate 4 left multiple people dead, troopers announced that the offending driver may have finally been caught.

Out-of-state visitors dead because of rip current off Central Florida coast
Read full article: Out-of-state visitors dead because of rip current off Central Florida coastTwo visitors to Central Florida were killed due to a rip current off Cocoa Beach on Tuesday afternoon, according to the fire department.

‘Evil person hitting somebody who is innocent:’ DUI driver accused of killing elderly marathon runner denied bond
Read full article: ‘Evil person hitting somebody who is innocent:’ DUI driver accused of killing elderly marathon runner denied bondTwo months after a 74-year-old ran in his 31st and tragically final half-marathon, the driver police say drove into the runner’s lane on US-1 and killed Albert ‘AJ’ Swann is now behind bars.

Central Florida mom accused of murdering baby right after birth, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida mom accused of murdering baby right after birth, sheriff saysA Central Florida mother is now facing a murder charge after her newborn was found buried in a shallow grave behind her home last month, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.



























