2 of 4 horses stolen in Volusia County found in South Florida; arrest made
Read full article: 2 of 4 horses stolen in Volusia County found in South Florida; arrest madeDays after the horses were first reported stolen, the Volusia Sheriff's Office said that investigators have pinned an undocumented immigrant from Cuba as the suspect.
‘We’re here for you, ma’am:’ Bodycam video shows woman’s arrest in The Villages in 1983 kidnapping case
Read full article: ‘We’re here for you, ma’am:’ Bodycam video shows woman’s arrest in The Villages in 1983 kidnapping caseDebra Newton was taken into custody in Florida on custodial interference charges stemming from a 1983 kidnapping case.
Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies say
Read full article: Driver claims he ‘teleported’ into stolen BMW before Volusia crash, deputies sayA man who crashed a BMW in Volusia County says he did not steal the car but instead was teleported into it, according to sheriff’s officials.
Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo school
Read full article: Student holding instrument like a gun prompts automated system to issue Code Red at Oviedo schoolOfficials say a student holding a musical instrument as if it were a weapon prompted an alert that resulted in a Code Red at an Oviedo school.
VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crash
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida officers use drone to track man who ran into woods after serious crashA man who ran into the woods after a two-vehicle wreck was located by Florida officers who used drone technology to track him, according to officials.
Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rare
Read full article: Have you seen this at your local Publix store? Here’s why it’s becoming rareNew Publix stores are scheduled to open in Central Florida, though Publix officials said they’ll be missing a certain piece of equipment.
Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police say
Read full article: Florida man arrested after claiming ‘dirty bomb’ in truck following crash, police sayA Florida man faces multiple charges after he told police he had a “dirty bomb” in his truck following a crash on Friday, according to a news release.
‘An amazing offer:’ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV park
Read full article: ‘An amazing offer:’ Thousands taken in lottery scam at Volusia County RV parkThe sheriff's office is now offering a reward for suspects who allegedly scammed a couple of men out of thousands of dollars this week.
‘Random aerial bird strike:’ SeaWorld Orlando responds to coaster rider’s ‘duck’ lawsuit
Read full article: ‘Random aerial bird strike:’ SeaWorld Orlando responds to coaster rider’s ‘duck’ lawsuitSeaWorld Orlando asks a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by a guest who claims she was maimed by a duck while riding a roller coaster.
‘See ya later, Alligator:’ Florida deputies corral 600‑pound reptile in middle of road
Read full article: ‘See ya later, Alligator:’ Florida deputies corral 600‑pound reptile in middle of roadDeputies in Sarasota County had their hands full wrangling a 14-foot long alligator that appeared to be in the middle of the road.
Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne display
Read full article: Who would do a thing like this? Enormous Christmas bulbs missing from downtown Melbourne displayMelbourne Main Street wants to know who took two giant Christmas decorations from a downtown display.
‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yards
Read full article: ‘Spreads it all over the neighborhood:’ Residents complain homeowner dumps feces in their yardsA feud is brewing between a homeowner and her neighbors with some graphic complaints about her property and behavior. Susan Brennan owns a lot next to the house without running water on Atlantic Avenue.
‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairs
Read full article: ‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairsLast week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.
Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe why
Read full article: Florida’s wild alligators hold a world record — and you may not believe whyFlorida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.
‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porches
Read full article: ‘The Midnight Stalker:’ Mystery surrounds masked person leaving wood, money on Florida front porchesFlagler County deputies are attempting to identify a masked person who was seen leaving various items at the front door of multiple homes in Palm Coast, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘TikTok prank gone wrong:’ Florida man takes chilly nighttime stroll buck naked, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘TikTok prank gone wrong:’ Florida man takes chilly nighttime stroll buck naked, sheriff saysSheriff Grady Judd said the man claimed that the incident was part of a TikTok challenge, though he didn't even have a cell phone on him.
California men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop
Read full article: California men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stopDuring a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, a trooper in Orange County uncovered a major trove of illicit marijuana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘We do believe you’re impaired:’ Florida man drives into oncoming highway traffic, police say
Read full article: ‘We do believe you’re impaired:’ Florida man drives into oncoming highway traffic, police sayBody-camera footage released by the police department shows the encounter between the driver and the officers who brought his vehicle to a stop.
Migrant under ICE detainer after spilling coffee on Florida mom, child and dog, deputies say
Read full article: Migrant under ICE detainer after spilling coffee on Florida mom, child and dog, deputies sayAn undocumented immigrant is in custody after she reportedly threw coffee at a mother, her child and their dog last week, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not careful
Read full article: ‘Really terrifying:’ This mushroom could quietly invade Florida if we’re not carefulA popular mushroom could jeopardize Florida's environment if it gets released into the wild, according to an expert with the University of Florida.
Florida man forces way into middle school, pulls fire alarm, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man forces way into middle school, pulls fire alarm, deputies sayAn Orlando man is accused of forcing his way past the front desk administrator of Meadowbrook Middle School and pulling the fire alarm once inside the lobby, according to court documents.
This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came from
Read full article: This cryptic spring is shrouded in the woods near I-4. Here’s where it came fromIf you’ve ever driven through Longwood along Interstate 4, there’s a good chance you passed by this spot without ever even realizing it.
8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose case
Read full article: 8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose caseA terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.
‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York City
Read full article: ‘Sunny Florida is waiting:’ Volusia sheriff campaigns in New York CityLast week, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood openly invited New York City residents to move to the Sunshine State after a heated mayoral election. Now, he's going after the police.
Orange County couple in viral TikTok video charged, accused of assaulting canvasser
Read full article: Orange County couple in viral TikTok video charged, accused of assaulting canvasserThe Orange County couple who were seen in a TikTok video using racially-charged language against a solar utility worker earlier this summer is now facing formal charges.
Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before Thanksgiving
Read full article: Bah, humbug! Air Force base housing landlord in Florida says no Christmas decorations before ThanksgivingA private company managing housing near Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida has told residents to remove Christmas decorations until after Thanksgiving.
6 passengers flee Florida Turnpike traffic stop near Ocoee, troopers say
Read full article: 6 passengers flee Florida Turnpike traffic stop near Ocoee, troopers sayA traffic stop along the Florida Turnpike on Tuesday morning ended with six passengers fleeing on foot, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
‘They were bored:’ Teen destroyed green with truck at New Smyrna Beach golf course, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘They were bored:’ Teen destroyed green with truck at New Smyrna Beach golf course, sheriff saysAfter a New Smyrna Beach golf course was heavily vandalized last month, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood has finally revealed the suspect involved.
Iguanas will actually fall from trees in South Florida during cold snap. Here’s why
Read full article: Iguanas will actually fall from trees in South Florida during cold snap. Here’s whyThe upcoming cold snap in the Sunshine State will be intense enough to make Iguanas rain from the sky in South Florida.
‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?
Read full article: ‘Trust the science:’ Should you worry about this radioactive road in Central Florida?On a small plot of land in Polk County, a company is hard at work crafting a road out of radioactive materials.
VIDEO: Barricaded suspect in Florida falls through ceiling into arms of SWAT
Read full article: VIDEO: Barricaded suspect in Florida falls through ceiling into arms of SWATLaw enforcement believed Keith Rodgers was hiding in the attic, and after several hours, body camera footage captured the moment Rodgers fell through the ceiling into the arms of SWAT officers
‘Not the end:’ Volusia sheriff invites New Yorkers to Florida after mayoral election
Read full article: ‘Not the end:’ Volusia sheriff invites New Yorkers to Florida after mayoral electionAfter New York City elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani as its next mayor, Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood invited New Yorkers to move to the Sunshine State.
Palm Bay school shelter-in-place triggered by teen in vampire costume; no threat found, police say
Read full article: Palm Bay school shelter-in-place triggered by teen in vampire costume; no threat found, police sayA Palm Bay school was put on a brief shelter-in-place on Tuesday after reports of a person at a nearby park dressed as a vampire, according to Palm Bay police.
Man confesses to string of e-bike thefts in Lady Lake, police say
Read full article: Man confesses to string of e-bike thefts in Lady Lake, police sayIn one case, a victim used an AirTag to track their stolen e-bike, which was found abandoned nearby. Another victim tracked a stolen e-scooter to Recreation Plantation and helped police provide a suspect description.
20 minutes after Brevard jail release, man threw rocks at deputy cruisers, causing $3,700 in damage: sheriff
Read full article: 20 minutes after Brevard jail release, man threw rocks at deputy cruisers, causing $3,700 in damage: sheriffBrevard County sheriff's officials say a man was arrested for damaging patrol cars with rocks.
Missing dog found in Florida finally reunited with family — nearly 400 miles away
Read full article: Missing dog found in Florida finally reunited with family — nearly 400 miles awayA Mississippi dog that went missing five years ago has been reunited with her owner after being found nearly 400 miles away in Central Florida, highlighting the importance of pet microchipping.
Rider maimed by duck on roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, lawsuit says
Read full article: Rider maimed by duck on roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, lawsuit saysA guest at SeaWorld Orlando is now suing the theme park after she was struck by a duck on a roller coaster earlier this year, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday morning.
Florida swans, descendants of Queen Elizabeth II’s gift, get annual health checkup
Read full article: Florida swans, descendants of Queen Elizabeth II’s gift, get annual health checkupDozens of swans descended from a pair gifted by Queen Elizabeth II to Lakeland, Florida, in the 1950s have been rounded up for their annual health checkup.
Sumter County cold case ‘Little Miss Panasoffkee’ identified after 55 years
Read full article: Sumter County cold case ‘Little Miss Panasoffkee’ identified after 55 yearsAccording to investigators, the case stems all the way back to February 1971, when a woman’s body was discovered by a couple of hitchhikers under the Lake Panasoffkee Bridge.
One of Florida’s strangest cold cases may have just broke new ground
Read full article: One of Florida’s strangest cold cases may have just broke new groundAccording to investigators, the case stems all the way back to February 1971, when a woman’s body was discovered by a couple of hitchhikers under the Lake Panasoffkee Bridge.
‘Just playing:’ Kill list lands 11-year-old behind bars, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Just playing:’ Kill list lands 11-year-old behind bars, Volusia sheriff saysAn 11-year-old student was arrested on Monday after she wrote a “kill list” at her desk, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Bomb squad responds after mortar found in Belle Isle backyard; device rendered safe
Read full article: Bomb squad responds after mortar found in Belle Isle backyard; device rendered safeThe discovery of a possible mortar found in a Belle Isle backyard has explosive experts from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on scene investigating the device, according to a news release.
‘Going to ball gag them:’ Disturbing details revealed after shooting breaks out near Orlando Walmart
Read full article: ‘Going to ball gag them:’ Disturbing details revealed after shooting breaks out near Orlando WalmartCourt records obtained by News 6 revealed disturbing details about a shooting that broke out near a Walmart in Orlando on Thursday night.
‘Not quite the Crown Jewels:’ Sneaker thieves pull off rooftop heist at Florida mall
Read full article: ‘Not quite the Crown Jewels:’ Sneaker thieves pull off rooftop heist at Florida mallMartin County deputies shared photos to social media showing what they call an elaborate rooftop heist perpetrated by sky-high sneaker thieves.
‘It’s raining monkeys:’ Florida kayaker records crazy video of paddling primates
Read full article: ‘It’s raining monkeys:’ Florida kayaker records crazy video of paddling primatesA peaceful kayak trip through Silver Springs turned into a wild show when a group of monkeys started leaping out of trees and into the water.
Missing child found running naked along I-4 on-ramp in Altamonte Springs
Read full article: Missing child found running naked along I-4 on-ramp in Altamonte SpringsAn Orlando man was arrested last week after a young child was found running naked toward Interstate 4, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Man attacks, carjacks Orlando utility worker before crashing vehicle, deputies say
Read full article: Man attacks, carjacks Orlando utility worker before crashing vehicle, deputies sayThe victim told deputies he was waiting outside his work vehicle at a nearby location on Lee Road when a man approached him asking for a ride, an arrest affidavit states.
No charges against mother of 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from Disney cruise ship
Read full article: No charges against mother of 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from Disney cruise shipThe mother of a 5-year-old girl who fell overboard from a Disney cruise ship earlier this year will not face any charges.
‘This is wild:’ 911 calls reveal moments during Brevard County car theft with 1-year-old inside
Read full article: ‘This is wild:’ 911 calls reveal moments during Brevard County car theft with 1-year-old insideDuring the 911 call, the woman described how the man sped off but then backed up and returned the car after spotting the child.
Parents left 6-month-old unattended on Florida beach, deputies say
Read full article: Parents left 6-month-old unattended on Florida beach, deputies sayTwo parents are accused of leaving their 6-month-old baby unattended for nearly an hour while at the beach, according to Florida sheriff's officials.
Man returns stolen car at Brevard gas station after realizing 1-year-old was inside, deputies say
Read full article: Man returns stolen car at Brevard gas station after realizing 1-year-old was inside, deputies sayA man briefly stole a car from a Brevard County gas station before returning the vehicle when he realized there was a baby in the back seat, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘I was wronged:’ homeowner speaks on 2-year battle with Brevard County over backyard ‘man cave’
Read full article: ‘I was wronged:’ homeowner speaks on 2-year battle with Brevard County over backyard ‘man cave’In his first interview, the homeowner who Brevard County ordered to stop building a backyard man cave out of shipping containers said he's been wronged, and he's not going to take it down.
911 call: Paddlefish employees at Disney Springs forced to ground, covered by trash bags in robbery
Read full article: 911 call: Paddlefish employees at Disney Springs forced to ground, covered by trash bags in robberyEmployees of Paddlefish at Disney Springs had trash bags put over their heads when a man robbed the restaurant last month, according to a newly-released 911 call.
Central Florida startup transforms plastic bags into farm fertilizer using worms
Read full article: Central Florida startup transforms plastic bags into farm fertilizer using wormsAn Orlando startup called Wriggle Brew is pioneering a unique approach to two major environmental problems: plastic pollution and fertilizer runoff.
FWC: 35 birds killed, more euthanized when struck by truck on Port Canaveral dock
Read full article: FWC: 35 birds killed, more euthanized when struck by truck on Port Canaveral dockThirty-five birds were killed and more were euthanized after a truck drove through a group of birds at Port Canaveral Cargo Dock, according to Florida wildlife officials.
Yes, there really are nude beaches in Florida. Here’s where to find them
Read full article: Yes, there really are nude beaches in Florida. Here’s where to find themFor many, Florida’s beaches are a place to relax and take in the sunshine. But for some, it’s an opportunity to take relaxation to a whole new level.
‘Put it in the exit ramp:’ Man had thermos hidden inside of him during arrest in Polk County
Read full article: ‘Put it in the exit ramp:’ Man had thermos hidden inside of him during arrest in Polk CountyA 51-year-old man arrested in Polk County was taken to jail on drug charges, but what deputies found on a body scan inside of the suspect is something Sheriff Grady Judd described as “never seen it before.”
‘Stained red:’ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on ex’s lawn, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Stained red:’ Orange County firefighter dumps dozens of tampons on ex’s lawn, deputies sayAn Orange County firefighter was put in jail last week after she was caught scattering dozens of opened tampons across her ex-boyfriend’s lawn, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescues group from raft after storm detour
Read full article: Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescues group from raft after storm detourA Royal Caribbean cruise ship rescued at least a dozen people from a raft after the vessel diverted from its original route to avoid Tropical Storm Imelda.
Over 100 Volusia County students, chaperones scammed out of $400K, detectives say
Read full article: Over 100 Volusia County students, chaperones scammed out of $400K, detectives sayA massive fraud case involving over 100 Volusia County students and chaperones has now sparked an arrest warrant, according to the sheriff’s office.
Golf cart driver sought in hit-and-run that damaged memorial in The Villages
Read full article: Golf cart driver sought in hit-and-run that damaged memorial in The VillagesPolice in Lady Lake need help to find a golf cart driver they say hit a stone marker at a park memorial and then drove off, causing around $1,500 in damage.
‘Red flags:’ Marion County sheriff says teen shot himself in Amber Alert ruse
Read full article: ‘Red flags:’ Marion County sheriff says teen shot himself in Amber Alert ruseAfter a 17-year-old boy was reported missing last week, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office has provided more information on the incident, calling it a “ruse.”