Accused robber shot, critically injured after police pursuit from Florida to Georgia, deputies say
A Georgia man led police on a pursuit across five counties from Florida to Georgia after robbing a Palm Coast gas station before being shot by a Camden County gas station clerk, the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office told News 6 partner WJXT-TV.
2 children among 3 killed; domestic violence suspect fatally shot by Orlando police
Police have identified the three people killed early Sunday, including two children, after a shootout early that morning between police and a domestic violence suspect who died as a result, according to Orlando police Chief Eric Smith.
Here’s why News 6 is still naming a teen no longer charged in fatal Jones High School shooting
Jeremiah Cundiff, 17, who was arrested on second-degree murder charges in Gamaine Patrick Brown’s death, is no longer a suspect. News 6, however, will continue to name Cundiff – at the request of his attorney.
Florida agriculture commissioner credits News 6 in developing gas manipulator bill
Florida’s new agriculture commissioner, Wilton Simpson, told News 6 he is confident legislation that will carry penalties for the use of so-called “gas pump manipulation devices,” will pass with full support by state lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis.
Secret Service calls gas pump manipulator legislation a ‘game changer’
Committees in the Florida House and Senate have been assigned to review identical bills that include proposed felony charges for anyone who “tampers with, manipulates, removes, replaces, or interrupts any mechanical or electronic component located within a retail fuel dispenser.”
News 6 investigation leads to proposed statewide ban of gas pump manipulators
The Committee on Commerce and Tourism Monday unanimously approved Florida Senate Bill 1150, which calls for felony charges for anyone who “tampers with, manipulates, removes, replaces, or interrupts any mechanical or electronic component located within a retail fuel dispenser.”
Viera public defender’s office secretary reclaims $5K lotto prize lost to overpayment issue
The secretary for the misdemeanor division of the public defender’s office in Viera lost a hefty $5,000 lottery prize to pay part of an unemployment overpayment issued by the Department of Economic Opportunity.