Viral hostage situation erupts at Kissimmee apartment complex on Facebook Live
Read full article: Viral hostage situation erupts at Kissimmee apartment complex on Facebook LiveA hostage situation broke out at a Kissimmee apartment complex on Friday morning, ultimately leading to the suspect being shot and killed by deputies, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Hit-and-run case leads to arrest of man accused of traveling from Oregon to molest minor in Auburndale
Read full article: Hit-and-run case leads to arrest of man accused of traveling from Oregon to molest minor in AuburndaleA man who traveled to Auburndale from far out of state, accused of giving a minor alcohol and attempting to have sex with them, was found out by the child’s mother and arrested during a crash investigation, according to police.
Disney World property employee accused of stealing hundreds of dollars using guest’s checks
Read full article: Disney World property employee accused of stealing hundreds of dollars using guest’s checksAn employee working on Walt Disney World property has been arrested after investigators say he stole a guest’s checkbook from her vehicle and cashed nearly $1,300 in fraudulent checks, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
‘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.
State starts case in Tommy Zeigler evidence hearing with blood stain analyst
Read full article: State starts case in Tommy Zeigler evidence hearing with blood stain analystFlorida prosecutors turned to a blood stain analyst to start off their case to keep Tommy Zeigler on death row Thursday. The hearing on new DNA evidence could lead to a retrial for Florida’s longest-serving death row inmate, who was convicted of the 1975 murders of four people at his Winter Garden furniture store.
Flagler sheriff’s detective arrested on allegation of fleeing Ormond Beach police officer
Read full article: Flagler sheriff’s detective arrested on allegation of fleeing Ormond Beach police officerA detective from the Flagler County Sheriff's Office has been suspended without pay after being arrested.
Rollins College student arrested after rifle, ammunition found on school property, police say
Read full article: Rollins College student arrested after rifle, ammunition found on school property, police sayA 21-year-old Rollins College student is arrested after a rifle and ammunition are found in his bedroom, according to the Winter Park Police Department.
‘Breaking Bad on steroids:’ Florida sheriff details seizure of 92,000 pounds of drugs, arsenal of weapons
Read full article: ‘Breaking Bad on steroids:’ Florida sheriff details seizure of 92,000 pounds of drugs, arsenal of weaponsBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey details the seizure of 92,000 pounds of 7-OH and an arsenal of weapons and explosives.
City of Orlando seeks foreclosure on ‘home renovation murder’ scene
Read full article: City of Orlando seeks foreclosure on ‘home renovation murder’ sceneThe city of Orlando is seeking to foreclose on a home where prosecutors said David Tronnes strangled and beat his wife to death in 2018 while arguing about a major home renovation project, court records obtained by News 6 show.
Orange County family pleads for answers after woman stabbed to death at home
Read full article: Orange County family pleads for answers after woman stabbed to death at homeAn Orange County family is searching for answers after 45-year-old DeGwendolyn “Gwen” Floyd was stabbed to death at a Pine Hills home on Nov. 28, just one day after Thanksgiving.
Forensic expert grilled about DNA analysis in hearing for Florida’s oldest death row inmate, Tommy Zeigler
Read full article: Forensic expert grilled about DNA analysis in hearing for Florida’s oldest death row inmate, Tommy ZeiglerOn the third day of a high-profile evidentiary hearing in Orange County, forensic experts took the stand Wednesday as the legal team for 80-year-old Tommy Zeigler sought to use modern DNA testing to challenge a nearly half-century-old murder conviction.
Man to be sentenced for murdering woman found dismembered, burned in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’
Read full article: Man to be sentenced for murdering woman found dismembered, burned in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’The man convicted of murdering a woman who was found dismembered and burned in an undeveloped part of Palm Bay known as “The Compound” will be sentenced.
‘Stand Your Ground’ cited after fatal Seminole County shooting stems from apparent road rage
Read full article: ‘Stand Your Ground’ cited after fatal Seminole County shooting stems from apparent road rageAuthorities say a driver was shot and killed in Seminole County during a road rage incident.
Secret Service launches crackdown on EBT fraud, targets credit card skimmers
Read full article: Secret Service launches crackdown on EBT fraud, targets credit card skimmersSkimmers can be in supermarkets, corner stores, basically anywhere you shop. They can swipe money from all credit cards, but EBT cards are especially susceptible because they don’t have chip technology. The Secret Service is targeting skimmers in its latest operation.
Former Central Florida teacher gets 135 years in prison after sexually abusing family pet
Read full article: Former Central Florida teacher gets 135 years in prison after sexually abusing family petThe Florida Attorney General's office also announced that he was found guilty of nearly 20 counts of child porn possession.
Body camera footage shows shooting that put Florida police officer in hospital
Read full article: Body camera footage shows shooting that put Florida police officer in hospitalThe agency says Sgt. Erik Levasseur is still in critical condition at an area hospital after the incident on SW Lake Park Drive, just west of I-95 and Tradition Parkway Monday evening.
Man fatally shot in face on Thanksgiving in Maitland; suspect arrested, officials say
Read full article: Man fatally shot in face on Thanksgiving in Maitland; suspect arrested, officials sayA 31-year-old man man faces homicide charges after police say he fatally shot another man inside a woman’s apartment on Thanksgiving Day.
Florida police officer shot, injured while responding to ‘disturbance,’ officials say
Read full article: Florida police officer shot, injured while responding to ‘disturbance,’ officials sayA Port St. Lucie police officer was injured after being shot while responding to a “disturbance” call on Monday, according to a news release.
Man arrested after running from Osceola deputies, hiding under mobile home for nearly 14 hours
Read full article: Man arrested after running from Osceola deputies, hiding under mobile home for nearly 14 hoursA man was arrested Sunday after an hourslong standoff with deputies at a Kissimmee mobile home, authorities said.
Modern DNA tests challenge key evidence in 1976 Zeigler murder conviction
Read full article: Modern DNA tests challenge key evidence in 1976 Zeigler murder convictionTommy Zeigler's 1976 conviction for the murders of his family members in Winter Garden is under scrutiny again. Forensic reanalysis is casting new doubts on the case of Florida's longest-serving death row inmate.
WATCH LIVE at 1:30 p.m.: Plea negotiation conference for former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez
Read full article: WATCH LIVE at 1:30 p.m.: Plea negotiation conference for former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos LopezPressure on Marcos Lopez has likely grown recently after five of his co-defendants struck plea deals with prosecutors, including his estranged wife.
18-year-old arrested after 2 teens shot during Davenport drug deal, deputies say
Read full article: 18-year-old arrested after 2 teens shot during Davenport drug deal, deputies sayThe suspect faces three counts of attempted second-degree murder and charges for discharging a firearm in a residential area.
Nearly 100 days after rainbow crosswalk removal, tensions rise following protestor arrests
Read full article: Nearly 100 days after rainbow crosswalk removal, tensions rise following protestor arrestsA crosswalk outside the former Pulse nightclub continues to sit at the center of a months-long, statewide controversy.
Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola County
Read full article: Florida man arrested in DUI crash that killed 18-year-old, injured 5 others in Osceola CountyThe FHP says an 18-year-old Georgia woman was killed and five others were injured when their SUV was struck by another vehicle in a DUI crash in Osceola County.
Tommy Zeigler, longest-serving Florida death row inmate, granted hearing on DNA evidence
Read full article: Tommy Zeigler, longest-serving Florida death row inmate, granted hearing on DNA evidenceA judge will re-examine key evidence in the murder case of Tommy Zeigler, who has been on death row since being convicted in the killing of four people in Winter Garden in 1975.
Man and woman shot, killed in Orange County; suspect arrested, accused of murder, deputies say
Read full article: Man and woman shot, killed in Orange County; suspect arrested, accused of murder, deputies sayAround 4:30 p.m., deputies responded to the 600 block of Cedar Bend Circle. Upon arrival, deputies found a man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s who had been shot.
‘Please, hurry!’: New evidence in grandparents’ murder includes gunshots heard on 911 call, grandson’s motive
Read full article: ‘Please, hurry!’: New evidence in grandparents’ murder includes gunshots heard on 911 call, grandson’s motiveFor the first time, we're hearing the terrifying call for help back in July when the Brevard County Sheriff's Office said a young man drove from Texas to West Melbourne and killed his grandparents.
2 arrested in attempted Deltona home invasion that ended with gunfire
Read full article: 2 arrested in attempted Deltona home invasion that ended with gunfireDeputies in Volusia County say they’ve arrested two 18-year-olds in connection with an attempted home invasion last week that led to shots fired.
$100K reward offered after thief caught on camera stealing mail at Orlando post office
Read full article: $100K reward offered after thief caught on camera stealing mail at Orlando post officeFederal authorities are searching for a man caught on camera breaking into a post office and stealing mail, and they’re offering a $100,000 reward for information leading to his arrest and conviction.
Man arrested over street racing now accuses Orlando police of brutality
Read full article: Man arrested over street racing now accuses Orlando police of brutalityVideo circulating on social media shows the moment Rodney Davis was pulled from his car and slammed to the ground by Orlando Police officers near Central Street and Orange Avenue Sunday night during Florida Classic Weekend.
5 arrested in armed invasion of Airbnb home in Osceola County
Read full article: 5 arrested in armed invasion of Airbnb home in Osceola CountyThe sheriff’s office in Osceola County says it has arrested five people in connection with an armed home invasion at an Airbnb earlier this month that ended in a shootout between the suspects and the guests.
FBI offers $20K reward for info in suspicious death of woman last seen alive in Orlando
Read full article: FBI offers $20K reward for info in suspicious death of woman last seen alive in OrlandoMeredith Rose Walker was last seen on May 30 near Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando. Her remains were later found in Virginia.
Central Point Christian Academy teacher arrested in Osceola County for ‘inappropriate misconduct’ with student
Read full article: Central Point Christian Academy teacher arrested in Osceola County for ‘inappropriate misconduct’ with studentYezmar Angeanis Ramos-Figueroa, 22, worked at the school as a physical education teacher.
Osceola deputy arrested again, this time accused of video voyeurism
Read full article: Osceola deputy arrested again, this time accused of video voyeurismAn Osceola deputy who turned himself in earlier this year has done so again, this time for a warrant regarding charges of video voyeurism, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘It’s disappointing:’ 4 Marion County Fire Rescue employees charged after hazing incident at fire station
Read full article: ‘It’s disappointing:’ 4 Marion County Fire Rescue employees charged after hazing incident at fire stationFour Marion County Fire Rescue employees were arrested and terminated from the department following a violent hazing incident, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said.
‘Tried to take my life:’ Marion County man recounts being shot on his porch; 17-year-old arrested
Read full article: ‘Tried to take my life:’ Marion County man recounts being shot on his porch; 17-year-old arrestedA man is recovering after being shot on his own front porch, and deputies say they arrested a 17-year-old who is accused in the shooting.
Family urges Volusia Sheriff’s office to take down video showing minor son
Read full article: Family urges Volusia Sheriff’s office to take down video showing minor sonA family in Volusia County is urging Sheriff Mike Chitwood and his office to remove a video from Facebook that includes their teenage son's face.
Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for inappropriately touching student, deputies say
Read full article: Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for inappropriately touching student, deputies sayA 51-year-old Deltona Middle School teacher was arrested after being accused of inappropriately touching a student in his classroom, according to a news release.
Up to $100K reward offered for info on man seen stealing mail from Orlando post office
Read full article: Up to $100K reward offered for info on man seen stealing mail from Orlando post officeThe United States Postal Inspection Service is offering a reward of up to $100,000 for information that leads to the conviction of a man seen on camera stealing mail from a post office in Orlando.
Daytona Beach police officer arrested after ‘domestic battery incident,’ officials say
Read full article: Daytona Beach police officer arrested after ‘domestic battery incident,’ officials sayA Daytona Beach police officer was arrested “following an investigation into a domestic battery incident,” according to a news release.
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.
Robin Severance Lopez, ex-Osceola sheriff’s estranged wife, pleads guilty in illegal gambling case
Read full article: Robin Severance Lopez, ex-Osceola sheriff’s estranged wife, pleads guilty in illegal gambling caseRobin Severance Lopez pleaded guilty Monday to two charges in the illegal gambling case, weeks before she was supposed to go to trial.
Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclist
Read full article: Man sentenced to 12 years in 2018 DUI crash that killed cyclistA 46-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for after being convicted of DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a bicyclist in 2018, according to a news release.
Locksmith injured in shooting that claimed life of Florida deputy dies; 2nd deputy released from hospital
Read full article: Locksmith injured in shooting that claimed life of Florida deputy dies; 2nd deputy released from hospitalThe locksmith who was was critically injured after being shot while deputies tried to serve an eviction notice at a home near Vero Beach has died, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
New Smyrna Beach police increase neighborhood patrols after thieves target unlocked vehicles
Read full article: New Smyrna Beach police increase neighborhood patrols after thieves target unlocked vehiclesThe New Smyrna Beach Police Department emphasized that all of the targeted vehicles had been left unlocked, making them easy targets for criminals.
Marcos Lopez associate may testify against ex-sheriff’s estranged wife in illegal gambling trial
Read full article: Marcos Lopez associate may testify against ex-sheriff’s estranged wife in illegal gambling trialCourt documents say an associate of the former Osceola County sheriff, Marcos Lopez, may testify at the illegal gambling trial for Lopez’s estranged wife.
Pastor accused of Sanford sex abuse now faces charges in Volusia County
Read full article: Pastor accused of Sanford sex abuse now faces charges in Volusia CountyA man accused of inappropriate behavior with two girls, while he was a pastor at their church in Sanford, is now facing new charges in Volusia County, court records show.
Orange County cracks down on speeding ahead of Florida Classic weekend
Read full article: Orange County cracks down on speeding ahead of Florida Classic weekendThousands more are set to roll into Orlando for the Florida Classic weekend — and for residents living in Parramore, it’s their third weekend in a row dealing with road closures, delays, and busy streets.
Gambling dens busted at these 3 Port Orange bars, investigators say
Read full article: Gambling dens busted at these 3 Port Orange bars, investigators sayThree bars in Port Orange were busted last week after investigators found illegal gambling machines inside, according to the Florida Gaming Control Commission.
Florida deputy killed, others shot while serving eviction notice, sheriff says
Read full article: Florida deputy killed, others shot while serving eviction notice, sheriff saysAn Indian River County sheriff’s deputy was killed and several others were injured Friday while trying to serve an eviction notice at a home near Vero Beach.
‘Potentially saved lives:’ System detects student with loaded gun at Brevard school
Read full article: ‘Potentially saved lives:’ System detects student with loaded gun at Brevard schoolPolice say a 17-year-old Melbourne boy was arrested on allegations of trying to enter a school with a loaded handgun.
Hundreds gather in Titusville to remember teen found dead on cruise ship
Read full article: Hundreds gather in Titusville to remember teen found dead on cruise shipHundreds of people filled the Grove Church on Thursday evening to honor the life of 18-year-old Brevard County resident Anna Kepner, whose death aboard a cruise ship earlier this month remains under federal investigation.
‘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.
Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies say
Read full article: Shots fired at Deltona home after attempted break-in, deputies sayDeputies are searching for a group of suspects after an attempted home invasion led to gunfire early Wednesday morning in a Deltona neighborhood, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
13-year-old accused of manslaughter in Cocoa neighborhood, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old accused of manslaughter in Cocoa neighborhood, police sayPolice said they were tipped off to the shooting near Bristol Drive on Sunday night, with surveillance footage showing a "slim male" near the scene.
Triathlete calls for more safety measures after being struck in Lake County hit-and-run
Read full article: Triathlete calls for more safety measures after being struck in Lake County hit-and-runA professional triathlete is calling for increased cycling safety measures from her hospital bed after becoming the latest victim of a hit-and-run crash in Central Florida.
Man sentenced to life after armed robbery in The Villages
Read full article: Man sentenced to life after armed robbery in The VillagesA man has been sentenced to life in prison after robbing two people at gunpoint in The Villages, tying them up, and stealing their car, according to State Attorney William M. Gladson.
16-year-old stepbrother ‘is a suspect’ in Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship, court documents show
Read full article: 16-year-old stepbrother ‘is a suspect’ in Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship, court documents showThe teenage stepbrother of Anna Kepner "is a suspect” in the 18-year-old’s death on a cruise ship, according to new court documents.
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.
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.
19-year-old accused of sexually assaulting woman near Universal CityWalk Orlando
Read full article: 19-year-old accused of sexually assaulting woman near Universal CityWalk OrlandoA 19-year-old man was arrested Monday after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman near Universal CityWalk Orlando on Monday, according to an arrest affidavit.
Volusia County deputies seek help identifying person who was ‘exposing himself’ at DeLand apartment pool
Read full article: Volusia County deputies seek help identifying person who was ‘exposing himself’ at DeLand apartment poolVolusia County authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a person they say exposed himself to women at the swimming pool of an apartment complex in southeast DeLand.
‘Grave danger:’ Disturbing details revealed after missing English woman found dead in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Grave danger:’ Disturbing details revealed after missing English woman found dead in Central FloridaAfter a missing English woman failed to fly back home last month, investigators said they've caught the prime suspect.
New video, documents show moment Orlando SWAT opened fire at tattoo parlor, killing 1
Read full article: New video, documents show moment Orlando SWAT opened fire at tattoo parlor, killing 1Three days after the execution of a search warrant at a tattoo shop resulted in an officer-involved shooting, video obtained by News 6 shows the moment Orlando police officers started shooting when a man opened the back door of the shop.
‘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.
‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ rescues 122 children in abuse, neglect, exploitation cases
Read full article: ‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ rescues 122 children in abuse, neglect, exploitation casesFlorida officials announced the successful completion of “Operation Home for the Holidays,” a massive rescue effort that safely recovered 122 children across multiple states, making it one of the largest child-recovery operations in U.S. history.
Man faces attempted murder charges in Orange County shooting, deputies say
Read full article: Man faces attempted murder charges in Orange County shooting, deputies sayA 28-year-old man faces attempted murder charges after shooting at a vehicle that his ex-girlfriend was in, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Sumter County inmate captured after escaping detention center in Bushnell, deputies say
Read full article: Sumter County inmate captured after escaping detention center in Bushnell, deputies sayThe Sumter County Sheriff’s Office said an inmate who escaped from a detention center in Bushnell on Sunday has been located.
‘$1K richer:’ Tipster helps Volusia deputies find wanted man accused of beating, dragging girlfriend, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘$1K richer:’ Tipster helps Volusia deputies find wanted man accused of beating, dragging girlfriend, sheriff saysVolusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood says a wanted man who recently beat, chased, and dragged his girlfriend on camera has been arrested.
Deadly tattoo shop standoff behind Lee Road closure, Orlando police say
Read full article: Deadly tattoo shop standoff behind Lee Road closure, Orlando police sayAn investigation involving a barricaded suspect forced law enforcement to block Lee Road and Edgewater Drive near Lake Fairview, according to the Orlando Police Department.
Sumter County school employee accused of ‘inappropriate relationship’ with 16-year-old student
Read full article: Sumter County school employee accused of ‘inappropriate relationship’ with 16-year-old studentA Sumter County teacher accused of having an “inappropriate relationship” with a 16-year-old student was arrested, according to the sheriff’s office.
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.
Winter Park man gets 170 years in prison after disturbing actions in children’s bedroom
Read full article: Winter Park man gets 170 years in prison after disturbing actions in children’s bedroomAfter he was arrested last year, a man has now been sentenced to over a century in federal prison after he was caught “touching” sleeping children in a Winter Park home, according to prosecutors.