Defense attorney raises self-defense claim in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub
Read full article: Defense attorney raises self-defense claim in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclubNew details are emerging in a deadly shooting that happened outside a popular Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning, as the suspect’s attorney suggests the case could involve self-defense.
Cuban authorities report 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops boat registered in Florida
Read full article: Cuban authorities report 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops boat registered in FloridaCuban diplomats announced that four were killed and six were injured after a speedboat registered in Florida was caught on Wednesday in Cuban waters, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Man killed in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village shooting after altercation; suspect arrested, police say
Read full article: Man killed in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village shooting after altercation; suspect arrested, police sayAn 33-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday after a dispute along North Orange Avenue, according to police.
Both persons of interest in custody after 18-year-old shot, killed in Leesburg, police say
Read full article: Both persons of interest in custody after 18-year-old shot, killed in Leesburg, police sayU.S. Marshals have taken into custody a second person of interest in the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a Leesburg park, according to police.
‘Person of interest’ in custody in Leesburg park fatal shooting, police say
Read full article: ‘Person of interest’ in custody in Leesburg park fatal shooting, police sayJames Fenderson IV is currently being interviewed by investigators regarding the killing of Juan Gomez Jr. at Berry Park, police said.
Man shot, killed neighbor in Orange County over loud music, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot, killed neighbor in Orange County over loud music, deputies sayA 32-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor at an Orange County apartment complex over loud music/noise, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Left with unimaginable pain:’ 3 tourists shot dead in random Osceola County attack
Read full article: ‘Left with unimaginable pain:’ 3 tourists shot dead in random Osceola County attackThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man over the weekend accused of randomly shooting and killing three out-of-state tourists outside a rental home, a crime some in the community say has left them shaken and raised serious questions about public safety.
Suspect arrested, sheriff identifies victims after 3 tourists killed in Osceola County
Read full article: Suspect arrested, sheriff identifies victims after 3 tourists killed in Osceola CountyA 29-year-old man has been arrested after three men were found shot to death outside a home in the Indian Hill subdivision near Kissimmee.
‘Executed while gardening:’ Ocala police chief shares new details in man’s fatal shooting
Read full article: ‘Executed while gardening:’ Ocala police chief shares new details in man’s fatal shootingOcala police Chief Mike Balken shared a video statement to social media updating his agency’s investigation of a man’s fatal shooting last week.
Retired Orlando police officer shot, killed by father-in-law, affidavit shows
Read full article: Retired Orlando police officer shot, killed by father-in-law, affidavit showsA retired Orlando police officer who was shot and killed on New Year’s Day was shot by his father-in-law, according to an affidavit.
Trial delayed as Orlando Halloween shooting suspect to get 2nd evaluation, can explore insanity defense
Read full article: Trial delayed as Orlando Halloween shooting suspect to get 2nd evaluation, can explore insanity defenseJury selection is set to begin in the trial of Jaylen Edgar, accused of murder in a mass shooting during Halloween 2024 celebrations in downtown Orlando.
Judge denies Orlando Halloween shooting suspect’s effort to ditch attorney
Read full article: Judge denies Orlando Halloween shooting suspect’s effort to ditch attorneyAn Orange County judge Wednesday denied a double-murder defendant’s request to remove his court-appointed attorney as representation, clearing the way for jury selection to begin Thursday.
Counselors at Orange County middle school after 13-year-old girl shot, killed on Christmas
Read full article: Counselors at Orange County middle school after 13-year-old girl shot, killed on ChristmasSome Orange County students are heading back to school with a heavy heart after a 13-year-old was shot and killed.
Leesburg police seek 2 persons of interest in fatal shooting of 18-year-old at park
Read full article: Leesburg police seek 2 persons of interest in fatal shooting of 18-year-old at parkOfficers responded over the weekend to Berry Park, where they found Juan Gomez Jr. shot inside a vehicle. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Man sentenced to life in prison in shooting death of teen at Marion County gas station
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison in shooting death of teen at Marion County gas stationA Marion County jury found a 24-year-old man guilty of second-degree murder with a firearm in the shooting death of 17-year-old Nosiah Santos, according to a news release from the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Widow of Leesburg store clerk describes shooting in Alex Lopez robbery trial
Read full article: Widow of Leesburg store clerk describes shooting in Alex Lopez robbery trialTestimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a Leesburg store clerk during a robbery last year. Alex Lopez was arrested in the shooting death of Raied Shihadeh, 51, who was killed May 29, 2024.
18-year-old dies after being found shot in vehicle at Leesburg park, police say
Read full article: 18-year-old dies after being found shot in vehicle at Leesburg park, police sayLeesburg police are investigating after an 18-year-old man died after being found shot inside a vehicle at Berry Park on Sunday afternoon.
Family of Florida officer slain at Circle K sues chain for $20M
Read full article: Family of Florida officer slain at Circle K sues chain for $20MThe family of an Edgewater police officer who investigators say was fatally shot by a gas station clerk at a Circle K has named the chain in a $20-million wrongful-death lawsuit, according to their legal team.
Arrest made in Sanford shooting that killed 1, injured another; more arrests possible
Read full article: Arrest made in Sanford shooting that killed 1, injured another; more arrests possibleAn arrest was made in the November shooting that killed one person and injured another in Sanford, according to police.
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.
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.
Former Marion deputy gets 25 years after shooting, killing girlfriend
Read full article: Former Marion deputy gets 25 years after shooting, killing girlfriendThe former Marion County deputy who fatally shot his girlfriend while they were allegedly cleaning guns has been sentenced to 25 years in prison.
Teen accused of fatally shooting classmate after ‘bump in the hallway’ to stay in jail
Read full article: Teen accused of fatally shooting classmate after ‘bump in the hallway’ to stay in jailA teenager accused in a deadly shooting of a classmate near Oak Ridge High School will remain in jail while awaiting trial.
2nd arrest made in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard County
Read full article: 2nd arrest made in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard CountyA second arrest was made in the October “ambush” shooting outside of a Cocoa restaurant that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured two others.
2 indicted for murder in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old in Brevard County
Read full article: 2 indicted for murder in ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old in Brevard CountyTwo men, including one who remains at-large, have been indicted for murder in the October “ambush” shooting outside a Cocoa restaurant that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured two others.
Judge delays Orange County hearing in teen shooting death of classmate sparked by ‘bump in the hallway’
Read full article: Judge delays Orange County hearing in teen shooting death of classmate sparked by ‘bump in the hallway’A judge is delaying a pre-trial detention hearing for a teenager accused in a deadly shooting of a classmate near Oak Ridge High School.
15-year-old accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old in Orange County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 15-year-old accused of fatally shooting 17-year-old in Orange County, sheriff’s office saysA 15-year-old boy has been arrested in the shooting death of a 17-year-old boy in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office
Trespasser found not guilty of murder after Florida deputies fatally shoot 911 caller
Read full article: Trespasser found not guilty of murder after Florida deputies fatally shoot 911 callerA man who broke into the home of a co-worker, starting a chain of events that led to a deadly shooting by Orange County deputies, has been found not guilty of murder.
VIDEO: Suspect in deadly shooting of 15-year-old caught in high-speed traffic stop in Volusia County
Read full article: VIDEO: Suspect in deadly shooting of 15-year-old caught in high-speed traffic stop in Volusia CountyAlong with Jonterich Smith, who had active warrants, the driver was arrested for violating the state’s “Super Speeder” law, deputies said.
Man arrested, another on the run, for ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard County
Read full article: Man arrested, another on the run, for ‘ambush’ shooting that killed 15-year-old girl in Brevard CountyOne suspect was arrested, and another is on the run, for the shooting that killed a 15-year-old girl and injured two others in Brevard County earlier this month, according to Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.
‘Full of promise:’ GoFundMe set up for 15-year-old girl killed in Brevard County ‘ambush’ shooting
Read full article: ‘Full of promise:’ GoFundMe set up for 15-year-old girl killed in Brevard County ‘ambush’ shootingA GoFundMe was set up for a 15-year-old girl killed earlier this week in an “ambush” shooting in Cocoa.
Arrests made in shooting death of 18-year-old woman found in crashed car
Read full article: Arrests made in shooting death of 18-year-old woman found in crashed carTwo men were arrested weeks after an 18-year-old woman died after being found shot in a crashed car in Orange County, according to deputies.
‘Entirely inadequate:’ Family files lawsuit over 2023 Paddock Mall shooting, alleges lack of security
Read full article: ‘Entirely inadequate:’ Family files lawsuit over 2023 Paddock Mall shooting, alleges lack of securityNearly two years after a deadly shooting at Paddock Mall just days before Christmas, the victim's family has filed a lawsuit claiming the mall lacked proper security and safety measures at the time of the incident.
Off-duty Edgewater police officer shot, killed at Ormond-by-the-Sea Circle K, officials say
Read full article: Off-duty Edgewater police officer shot, killed at Ormond-by-the-Sea Circle K, officials sayAn off-duty Edgewater police officer was shot and killed at a convenience store in Ormond-by-the-Sea on Monday afternoon, according to law enforcement officials.
Active leads pursued after shooting inside Melbourne home leaves 2-year-old dead, 2 adults injured
Read full article: Active leads pursued after shooting inside Melbourne home leaves 2-year-old dead, 2 adults injuredThe Melbourne Police Department says detectives continue to pursue active leads in a shooting that left a 2-year-old dead.
Orlando police officers shoot, kill man who charged at them with scissors, officials say
Read full article: Orlando police officers shoot, kill man who charged at them with scissors, officials sayPolice shot and killed a man who charged at them with a pair of scissors while they were investigating a separate incident in downtown Orlando.
Florida charter captain killed in Sanford road rage shooting, police say
Read full article: Florida charter captain killed in Sanford road rage shooting, police sayTributes poured in over the weekend for a South Florida charter boat captain after authorities said the 43-year-old became the victim of a deadly road rage shooting in Sanford on Thursday, according to News 6 partner WPLG.
Man arrested after deadly shooting at Polk County hotel, sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested after deadly shooting at Polk County hotel, sheriff saysThe Polk County Sheriff’s Office has announced it’s taken a man into custody who investigators suspect fatally shot someone before jumping into a getaway car.
Orlando police seek help identifying person suspected in 2023 homicide
Read full article: Orlando police seek help identifying person suspected in 2023 homicideOrlando police are asking for the public’s help identifying a person they believe is responsible for shooting and killing a man more than two years ago, according to a news release.
Facebook Live shows moments leading up to woman’s fatal shooting in Cocoa
Read full article: Facebook Live shows moments leading up to woman’s fatal shooting in CocoaA Facebook Live recording of a woman’s fatal shooting in Cocoa at the alleged request of her ex-girlfriend will be shown in court, according to the Brevard-Seminole State Attorney’s Office.
Man accused of having witness killed in Ocoee before drug-trafficking trial, police say
Read full article: Man accused of having witness killed in Ocoee before drug-trafficking trial, police sayA man serving more than two decades for drug trafficking is now accused of orchestrating the murder of an informant who was set to testify against him in 2022.
Man gets 50 years in prison in 2023 fatal Edgewater shooting after drug deal goes wrong
Read full article: Man gets 50 years in prison in 2023 fatal Edgewater shooting after drug deal goes wrongA man who fatally shot one person and injured two others in Edgewater in 2023 at a homeless camp was sentenced to 50 years in prison, according to the state attorney’s office.
Prosecution challenges self-defense claim in shooting death of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne
Read full article: Prosecution challenges self-defense claim in shooting death of former Orlando Magic player Adreian PayneLawrence Dority took the stand in his own defense and appeared very emotional as he answered questions during his trial concerning the fatal shooting of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne.
Man gets life in prison for 2023 shooting death of 24-year-old in Volusia County
Read full article: Man gets life in prison for 2023 shooting death of 24-year-old in Volusia CountyA man was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison this week in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old at a Daytona Beach apartment complex in 2023.
Man shot, killed by Florida officers in ‘bizarre’ encounter after pulling out pregnant woman’s hair, sheriff says
Read full article: Man shot, killed by Florida officers in ‘bizarre’ encounter after pulling out pregnant woman’s hair, sheriff saysA man was shot and killed by police in what Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters described as a “bizarre” encounter that included the man attacking a woman who’s pregnant with his child, pulling out her hair and later chewing on it as officers tried to bring him into custody, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Father brings son to turn himself in after fatal shooting in Leesburg, police say
Read full article: Father brings son to turn himself in after fatal shooting in Leesburg, police sayA Mount Dora man turned himself in when his father brought him to the Leesburg Police Department after a fatal shooting.
19-year-old gets life in prison for shooting death of Sanford teen
Read full article: 19-year-old gets life in prison for shooting death of Sanford teenA 19-year-old man who was one of two shooters who opened fire in a parking lot of a Sanford apartment complex, killing a 16-year-old boy, was sentenced to life in prison.
Person shot, killed after hitting deputy with two-by-four, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: Person shot, killed after hitting deputy with two-by-four, Polk sheriff saysPolk County deputies trying to handcuff somebody in Frostproof shot and killed a different person who hit one of them on the head with a two-by-four, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases bodycam footage of deputy fatally shooting man during SWAT raid
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office releases bodycam footage of deputy fatally shooting man during SWAT raidThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam footage on Tuesday that shows a deputy shooting and killing a man they said was reaching for a rifle during a SWAT raid earlier this month.
‘He did nothing wrong:’ Family demands answers after Orange County deputies shoot, kill man
Read full article: ‘He did nothing wrong:’ Family demands answers after Orange County deputies shoot, kill manThe family of a man shot and killed by Orange County deputies earlier this month held a press conference on Saturday afternoon demanding answers about his death.
Person of interest detained in Jacksonville after 17-year-old shot, killed in Marion County, deputies say
Read full article: Person of interest detained in Jacksonville after 17-year-old shot, killed in Marion County, deputies sayThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced that a person of interest was detained in Jacksonville following a shooting that afternoon near Irvine which left a 17-year-old dead.
Attorney discusses child sexual abuse allegations against Florida priest, lawsuit against Diocese of Orlando
Read full article: Attorney discusses child sexual abuse allegations against Florida priest, lawsuit against Diocese of OrlandoOn Friday, Herman Law held a news conference to announce a lawsuit against the Diocese of Orlando amid new child sexual abuse allegations against a late priest.
2 make plea deals, 1 to stand trial in deadly shooting outside Sanford Best Buy, records show
Read full article: 2 make plea deals, 1 to stand trial in deadly shooting outside Sanford Best Buy, records showTwo of the men accused in a deadly shooting outside a Sanford Best Buy have made plea deals while the third suspect will stand trial, court documents show.
Man with garden shears shot, killed by Florida deputies after being bitten by gator, sheriff says
Read full article: Man with garden shears shot, killed by Florida deputies after being bitten by gator, sheriff saysA man armed with a weapon was shot by a Polk County deputy in Lakeland, according to the sheriff's office.
Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies say
Read full article: Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies sayAn employee at a Checkers in Osceola County fatally shot a customer during an argument over his food order, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘They’re kids:’ Accused shooter, 17, among 6 arrested in deadly Polk ambush, Sheriff Judd says
Read full article: ‘They’re kids:’ Accused shooter, 17, among 6 arrested in deadly Polk ambush, Sheriff Judd saysPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd will speak in Winter Haven to announce multiple arrests made in the wake of a crash investigation that quickly turned into a murder case involving two dead.
Titusville leaders ask police to let mother see video of shooting which killed her son
Read full article: Titusville leaders ask police to let mother see video of shooting which killed her sonA Titusville woman said she spent her Mother’s Day at her son’s grave site, still looking for closure on how he died.
Man sentenced to 50 years in deadly Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial Drive
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years in deadly Orlando road rage shooting on Colonial DriveThe man arrested in the 2024 shooting death of 30-year-old David Alexzander Sligh has been given a 50-year sentence, according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit.
Family seeks justice after Army veteran shot in Ocoee road rage incident
Read full article: Family seeks justice after Army veteran shot in Ocoee road rage incidentDiedre Anderson holds back tears as she reflects on the death of her father, Gregory Reed, who was shot to death in Ocoee in November 2023.