Drunk driver sues Ormond Beach after officer attacked her during arrest
Read full article: Drunk driver sues Ormond Beach after officer attacked her during arrestA convicted drunk driver is suing the city of Ormond Beach and a former police officer after video from her December 2024 arrest captured the officer violently attacking her while she was handcuffed.
Police report, 911 audio reveal details in Goldsboro neighborhood shooting
Read full article: Police report, 911 audio reveal details in Goldsboro neighborhood shootingThree days after a 60-year-old man was shot in Sanford’s Goldsboro neighborhood, investigators say they are still working to determine exactly what happened — and who is the victim or the suspect.
Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicle
Read full article: Family plans to sue Orlando Police after 92-year-old dies in crash with patrol vehicleThe family of a 92-year-old woman killed in a crash with an Orlando Police Department patrol vehicle said it is planning to file a $92 million lawsuit against the agency and other defendants.
VIDEO: Leesburg McDonald’s employee facing attempted murder charges after gunfire during dispute with customer
Read full article: VIDEO: Leesburg McDonald’s employee facing attempted murder charges after gunfire during dispute with customerBody-camera and surveillance video show the arrest of 17-year-old Richard Ammons after police say he shot at a customer during a confrontation at a Leesburg McDonald’s.
Man found dead inside SUV in Sanford parking lot
Read full article: Man found dead inside SUV in Sanford parking lotSanford police have confirmed a man was found dead inside an SUV Wednesday morning after an investigation in a public parking lot near the Seminole County Courthouse drew attention from passersby.
‘Breached its duty’: Apartment complex sued for negligent security 2 years after teen was raped
Read full article: ‘Breached its duty’: Apartment complex sued for negligent security 2 years after teen was rapedThe father of a 13-year-old girl is suing the Orange County apartment complex where authorities say his daughter was raped and killed July 4, 2024.
TikTok videos show Florida detective in police uniform selling products
Read full article: TikTok videos show Florida detective in police uniform selling productsVideos of a Kissimmee Police Department detective advertising products for sale on TikTok while dressed in her uniform are being reviewed by the agency for potential policy violations, News 6 has learned.
Body camera video, documents reveal details after Titusville police chief crash
Read full article: Body camera video, documents reveal details after Titusville police chief crashNewly released body camera footage and police documents reveal details surrounding the crash involving former Titusville Police Chief John Lau, including officers’ observations at the scene and the discovery of a vodka bottle inside his patrol vehicle.
‘It puts us at legal risk:’ Vanity Room owners discuss role they played in probe into unlicensed lip injector
Read full article: ‘It puts us at legal risk:’ Vanity Room owners discuss role they played in probe into unlicensed lip injectorThe owners of the Vanity Room sat down with News 6 Friday to discuss the arrest of an unlicensed injector, who had erroneously claimed to have ties to the popular Orlando medical spa.
Father accused of killing toddlers in murder-suicide was slated to go on trial this month
Read full article: Father accused of killing toddlers in murder-suicide was slated to go on trial this monthThe Orange County man accused of shooting and killing his toddlers before killing himself was scheduled to go on trial later this month on a misdemeanor battery charge.
Man arrested in Orange City shopping plaza parking lot shooting, police say
Read full article: Man arrested in Orange City shopping plaza parking lot shooting, police sayIn an update issued Sunday, police said they obtained a warrant and took the suspect, 21-year-old Joseph Aviles, into custody without incident.
‘Best we’ve experienced in years:’ Head of Carnival Festival defends officers’ actions after viral videos
Read full article: ‘Best we’ve experienced in years:’ Head of Carnival Festival defends officers’ actions after viral videosThe head of Orlando's Carnival Festival is defending police officers who were disciplined by the department after they were captured in a video in which young women in bikinis are dancing on them.
‘That’s a problem:’ Loaded shotgun case leaves lingering concerns about Eustis police
Read full article: ‘That’s a problem:’ Loaded shotgun case leaves lingering concerns about Eustis policeCarey Schreier planned to speak at Thursday night’s Eustis commission meeting, two weeks after she sat down with News 6 about the loaded shotgun she received from police.
‘Consent does not exist in Orlando:’ Man arrested over sexual battery of 17-year-old girl
Read full article: ‘Consent does not exist in Orlando:’ Man arrested over sexual battery of 17-year-old girlGray Powell, 20, is accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl who he picked up from a group home in Deland after meeting via a dating app, according to Orlando Police.
‘Hoping that sound minds prevail:’ Seminole tax collector, property appraiser keeping close eye on special session
Read full article: ‘Hoping that sound minds prevail:’ Seminole tax collector, property appraiser keeping close eye on special sessionThe Seminole County Property Appraiser estimates that the governor’s property tax proposal would result in a reduction of $409 million in tax revenue for the county.
Disney apologizes after police denied entry for logos
Read full article: Disney apologizes after police denied entry for logosPolice officers attending a traffic safety conference in Orlando reported being denied entry to Disney Springs for wearing clothing with law enforcement logos, prompting Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins to intervene.
‘I was livid’: Eustis Police returns loaded shotgun used in son’s suicide to woman
Read full article: ‘I was livid’: Eustis Police returns loaded shotgun used in son’s suicide to womanEustis' police chief is apologizing after a mother says the agency sent her a loaded shotgun -- the same one her son used in his suicide 10 months earlier.
Beauty supply store in Clermont broken into for 6th time in 10 years
Read full article: Beauty supply store in Clermont broken into for 6th time in 10 yearsA Clermont beauty supply store owner says he is struggling to protect his business after it was broken into for the sixth time in 10 years. The owner of Sole Beauty Supply said he upgraded security cameras and installed alarms after previous break-ins, but the landlord won't let him add a gate to the building.
Kissimmee roller rink boosts security after ‘teen takeover’ posts spread online
Read full article: Kissimmee roller rink boosts security after ‘teen takeover’ posts spread onlineSkate Reflections in Kissimmee increased security and brought in police after social media posts promoted a planned “teen takeover,” and investigators are now trying to identify who organized it.
‘Best day of my life:’ Family of Carlos Perez relieved after alleged killer withdraws plea deal
Read full article: ‘Best day of my life:’ Family of Carlos Perez relieved after alleged killer withdraws plea dealWith a plea deal now scrapped, the manslaughter case against Savion Lambert could proceed to trial - a trial that Carlos Perez's family would like to see be moved out of Orange County.
Orlando music venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ gets visit from congressman after ICE detainment, ‘just wants to get back’
Read full article: Orlando music venue owner ‘Uncle Lou’ gets visit from congressman after ICE detainment, ‘just wants to get back’Known in Orlando's indie music scene as "Uncle Lou," Cleon Williams, 62, has been inside the Orange County Jail for two days on an immigration hold.
Orlando police double fines in special event zone for Rolling Loud weekend
Read full article: Orlando police double fines in special event zone for Rolling Loud weekendOrlando police and festival organizers say increased staffing and special event zones will be in place this weekend as Rolling Loud draws tens of thousands to Camping World Stadium.
‘Comes with significant penalties:’ Orange County sheriff talks ICON Park 1,000-teen ‘takeover’
Read full article: ‘Comes with significant penalties:’ Orange County sheriff talks ICON Park 1,000-teen ‘takeover’The 'Teen Takeover' at ICON Park Saturday resulted in nine arrests, with two deputies suffering minor injuries while trying to break up fights.
Two hurt in shooting outside Sanford barbershop captured on video
Read full article: Two hurt in shooting outside Sanford barbershop captured on videoTwo people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting outside a Sanford barbershop near a Walmart on Orlando Drive, police said. Witness Natonia Smith said she heard two gunshots, then saw two young men struggle over a gun as she called 911 and recorded video. Police said the incident appears isolated and involved people who know each other.
16-year-old arrested for his part in ‘gang-related’ shooting that injured 4 juveniles in Parramore
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested for his part in ‘gang-related’ shooting that injured 4 juveniles in ParramorePolice said on Monday that a 16-year-old was arrested for his part in a “gang-related” shooting that injured four juveniles in the Parramore neighborhood near downtown Orlando on Feb. 15.
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.
Eustis police seek help in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclist
Read full article: Eustis police seek help in fatal hit-and-run involving bicyclistAccording to police, a 48-year-old woman was riding her bicycle southbound on Lakeshore Drive near the intersection with Eustis Road early Friday morning when she was struck from behind by an unknown vehicle.
Missing toddler dies after being found in retention pond, Sanford police say
Read full article: Missing toddler dies after being found in retention pond, Sanford police sayA 2‑year‑old died Saturday night after Sanford police found the toddler unresponsive in a retention pond near the Windchase Apartments, according to police.
Bomb threat forced closure of Cheney Highway in Titusville, police say
Read full article: Bomb threat forced closure of Cheney Highway in Titusville, police sayTitusville police temporarily shut down a stretch of Cheney Highway on Wednesday while officers investigated a bomb threat, according to a news release.
Good Samaritan receives award for saving teen from knife-wielding attacker in DeLand
Read full article: Good Samaritan receives award for saving teen from knife-wielding attacker in DeLandDeLand city officials honored a local man Monday night for his quick action in saving a 13-year-old boy from what DeLand police described as a knife attack at a bus stop last month.
Florida man shoots, kills stepson in argument over brother’s Fortnite punishment, police say
Read full article: Florida man shoots, kills stepson in argument over brother’s Fortnite punishment, police sayPolice say a 43-year-old man shot and killed his adult stepson in Davenport after the stepson’s 9-year-old brother grabbed a gun following an argument over a video game.
UCF RESTORES launches mobile command center to support Florida’s first responders
Read full article: UCF RESTORES launches mobile command center to support Florida’s first respondersUCF RESTORES, a nationally recognized mental health program, unveiled its first-of-its-kind Resiliency Command Center at the University of Central Florida.
Arrest made in bomb threat at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, police say
Read full article: Arrest made in bomb threat at Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School, police sayA ‘suspicious incident’ temporarily caused Cocoa Beach Junior/Senior High School to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon, according to a news release.
Police: 17-year-old going 94 mph killed man in Palm Bay hit-and-run; teen’s father also arrested
Read full article: Police: 17-year-old going 94 mph killed man in Palm Bay hit-and-run; teen’s father also arrestedA 17-year-old and his father are arrested in connection with a fatal hit-and-run in Brevard County.
Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs
Read full article: Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangsAnticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes the fourth major foreign intervention in its history to fight gang violence.
Ocala teen faces DUI charges in fiery crash that killed husband, wife
Read full article: Ocala teen faces DUI charges in fiery crash that killed husband, wifeA 17-year-old faces DUI manslaughter and vehicular homicide charges related to a fiery crash that killed a husband and wife in February, according to Ocala police.
Orlando man accused of crashing into police cruiser while driving drunk in Polk County
Read full article: Orlando man accused of crashing into police cruiser while driving drunk in Polk CountyAn Orlando man was arrested Tuesday morning by Davenport Police following a dangerous collision and charged with three counts of serious traffic violations, according to the Davenport Police Department.
Palm Bay man accused of hitting officer with Stanley cup, causing $10K in damage at church
Read full article: Palm Bay man accused of hitting officer with Stanley cup, causing $10K in damage at churchA Palm Bay man is facing multiple charges after he vandalized a church and attacked an officer, police said.
Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopter
Read full article: Spanish police suspect bullet-riddled body may be Russian who defected with army helicopterSpanish police say they suspect the bullet-riddled body of a man found in a town in eastern Spain is that of Russian defector Maksim Kuzminov, who flew a Russian army helicopter on his escape across the Ukrainian front lines last year.
Police search for suspect after shooting leaves 1 hurt at Titusville apartment complex
Read full article: Police search for suspect after shooting leaves 1 hurt at Titusville apartment complexAt least one person was hurt in a shooting at an apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, according to Titusville police.
Ocala police looking for suspect accused of shooting, injuring another man
Read full article: Ocala police looking for suspect accused of shooting, injuring another manOcala police are looking for a 31-year-old man that is accused of shooting and injuring another man on Saturday morning, according to a news release.
Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballot
Read full article: Police investigating incidents involving Colorado justices after Trump removed from state's ballotPolice say they are investigating incidents directed at Colorado Supreme Court justices and providing extra patrols around their homes in Denver following the court’s decision to remove President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot.
Orlando Magic focus on law enforcement, mental health. Here’s how to help
Read full article: Orlando Magic focus on law enforcement, mental health. Here’s how to helpFor the past seven years, Orlando Police Officer Rick Fink has relived his experiences being one of the first on scene at the Pulse Nightclub massacre.
Paris police open fire on a woman who allegedly made death threats in the latest security incident
Read full article: Paris police open fire on a woman who allegedly made death threats in the latest security incidentFrench police have opened fire on a woman who threatened to blow herself up and allegedly made death threats and spoke in support of terrorism on a train heading into Paris.
Orlando names part of Kirkman Road after fallen police officer Kevin Valencia
Read full article: Orlando names part of Kirkman Road after fallen police officer Kevin ValenciaMayor Buddy Dyer announced that the city will soon rename a portion of Kirkman Road as Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway, after the fallen Orlando police officer.
Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injured
Read full article: Bangladesh police clash with opposition activists ahead of elections, leaving hundreds injuredPolice in northeastern Bangladesh have used batons and tear gas to disperse opposition activists amid a political dispute over who will oversee the next election, which is expected to be held in January.
Orlando police officer shot in line of duty released from hospital
Read full article: Orlando police officer shot in line of duty released from hospitalOne of the two Orlando police officers shot during a traffic stop Friday night was released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, according to the department.
Your Florida Daily: Police director in critical condition, record water temps in Florida Keys
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Police director in critical condition, record water temps in Florida KeysMiami's Police director remains in critical condition at the hospital after undergoing surgery on Monday.
Orlando commissioners vote to apply for $2.25M grant aimed at reducing crime
Read full article: Orlando commissioners vote to apply for $2.25M grant aimed at reducing crimeOrlando commissioners voted Monday to allow the city’s police to apply for a $2.25 million federal grant aimed at reducing crime in the area.
Ask Trooper Steve: Here’s how police sirens wail, yelp and pierce
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Here’s how police sirens wail, yelp and pierceNews 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
Ask Trooper Steve: Here’s how police sirens wail, yelp and pierce
Read full article: Ask Trooper Steve: Here’s how police sirens wail, yelp and pierceNews 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.
How women are changing the face of law enforcement
Read full article: How women are changing the face of law enforcementU.S. Census numbers show women make up 51% of the country’s population, but they make up only 12-14% of law enforcement, according to the latest data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics.
A timeline of events in Tyre Nichols arrest, death
Read full article: A timeline of events in Tyre Nichols arrest, deathA timeline of events in the Tyre Nichols case, which sparked state and federal investigations into police brutality and led to murder and other charges against the five officers involved in his arrest this month.
‘More questions than answers:’ Woman ID’d after deadly Orlando crash closes I-4 for 12 hours
Read full article: ‘More questions than answers:’ Woman ID’d after deadly Orlando crash closes I-4 for 12 hoursA woman was identified after police said she was found dead near her crashed car on an off-ramp, prompting a 12-hour closure of Interstate 4 in Orlando.
Reprimanded Cocoa Beach officers ‘escalated’ arrest of man sleeping on bench
Read full article: Reprimanded Cocoa Beach officers ‘escalated’ arrest of man sleeping on benchBefore Jonathan Hosmer was pepper sprayed and restrained by his ankles, Cocoa Beach police say Officer Matt LaFleur was right to check on the 30-year-old after he fell asleep on a bench in front of the Tropics bar last summer.
Palm Bay police recorded punching suspect during arrest; chief says officers acted within department policy
Read full article: Palm Bay police recorded punching suspect during arrest; chief says officers acted within department policySurveillance video clips at the Palm Bay Club Condominiums show officers confronting Jacob Mitchell Sunday morning after police said the man called 911 and admitted he lied to dispatchers about seeing some teenagers pointing guns at each other.