
Two juveniles arrested in Apopka shooting, 21-year-old in serious condition, police say
Read full article: Two juveniles arrested in Apopka shooting, 21-year-old in serious condition, police sayOne person is in the hospital, and two others detained, after a shooting at an Apopka family festival Friday night. That’s all according to Apopka Police. Officers say the shooting happened at the Fall Family Festival at Kit Land Nelson Park at 10 South Forest Avenue late Friday into early Saturday morning.

Teens face life in prison after killing man selling his headphones in Sanford
Read full article: Teens face life in prison after killing man selling his headphones in SanfordTwo teenagers were convicted on Friday after they shot and killed a man who drove to Sanford to sell them a pair of used headphones over two years ago, according to the State Attorney’s Office.

Orlando man identified in deadly Tampa Citibank shooting; deputies say threat flagged to Orlando police
Read full article: Orlando man identified in deadly Tampa Citibank shooting; deputies say threat flagged to Orlando policeDeputies say an Orlando man shot and killed a Citibank employee in Tampa after becoming angry about a $2,500 debt, and that Orlando police were asked to check on him hours before the shooting.

Mom faces manslaughter charge after 2-year-old accidentally shot in Florida
Read full article: Mom faces manslaughter charge after 2-year-old accidentally shot in FloridaAfter a 2-year-old child visiting Central Florida was accidentally shot and killed last year, his mother now faces a charge of manslaughter, according to court records obtained by News 6.

‘These three idiots:’ Central Florida Halloween party ends in shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘These three idiots:’ Central Florida Halloween party ends in shooting, sheriff saysThree men were arrested after a fight at a Halloween party in Palm Coast escalated over the weekend, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Ocala man charged with murder after roommates found shot dead, police say
Read full article: Ocala man charged with murder after roommates found shot dead, police sayUpon arrival, police found the two men with gunshot wounds; one died at the scene inside a nearby home, and the other was taken to the hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries, officials explained.

Man in his 60s shot in Winter Garden neighborhood; suspect stays behind
Read full article: Man in his 60s shot in Winter Garden neighborhood; suspect stays behindA shooting broke out in Winter Garden on Tuesday morning, leaving a man in his 60s injured, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Man killed by masked individuals at Tavares apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man killed by masked individuals at Tavares apartment complex, police sayA Leesburg man is dead after an early-morning shooting Sunday in Tavares. Police say they received a call around 2:20 a.m. that a man had been shot near Caroline Street, at the Caroline Court Apartments. Police say they found 26-year-old De’Angelo Donta McKnight with a gunshot wound, and he later died at the hospital.

Video shows mass teen brawl that led to deadly Orange County shooting
Read full article: Video shows mass teen brawl that led to deadly Orange County shootingAfter an 18-year-old was fatally shot over the weekend, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released footage of the preceding brawl to gather more clues.

2 injured after triple-armed shootout in Daytona Beach, police say
Read full article: 2 injured after triple-armed shootout in Daytona Beach, police sayAccording to police, the incident stemmed from an altercation between two armed individuals who both opened fire. A bystander who witnessed the confrontation also pulled out a firearm and discharged multiple rounds.

Manager shot at Palm Bay storage facility after confronting unauthorized sleepers, deputies say
Read full article: Manager shot at Palm Bay storage facility after confronting unauthorized sleepers, deputies sayDeputies in Brevard County say one person is injured, but no suspect is arrested after a shooting at a storage unit Saturday. Deputies say it all happened at Stor All Management off Babcock Street in Palm Bay.

Sanford prayer revival connects community in healing three weeks after mass shooting
Read full article: Sanford prayer revival connects community in healing three weeks after mass shootingNearly three weeks after a mass shooting in Sanford left eight people injured, faith leaders and community members gathered Friday night for a prayer vigil focused on healing, unity and peace.

Wicked Arsenal owner withdraws proposal for outdoor gun range near Groveland after pushback from residents
Read full article: Wicked Arsenal owner withdraws proposal for outdoor gun range near Groveland after pushback from residentsThe owner of Wicked Arsenal withdrew his proposal to build an outdoor firearms training range on 54 acres near Groveland after neighbors and planners questioned its proximity to homes, noise and safety measures.

New murder charge after Daytona College owner beaten to death
Read full article: New murder charge after Daytona College owner beaten to deathAfter the 79-year-old owner of Daytona College was reported dead last week, investigators have announced a new murder charge for the man accused of beating him.

Florida man shoots up home after brother threw bowl at him, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man shoots up home after brother threw bowl at him, deputies sayLake County deputies jumped into action after a heated argument led a gunman to shoot up a local home, according to the sheriff’s office on Tuesday.

Teen hospitalized after shooting on Liming Avenue in Pine Hills, deputies say
Read full article: Teen hospitalized after shooting on Liming Avenue in Pine Hills, deputies sayA 17-year-old boy was taken to a hospital in stable condition after being shot Friday afternoon on Liming Avenue, according to deputies.

Man killed in shooting in Orange County neighborhood
Read full article: Man killed in shooting in Orange County neighborhoodDeputies are investigating a shooting that killed a man in the Pine Hills area of Orange County Monday night. Deputies found a man in his 30s who had been shot along Westbury Drive, just off Silver Star Road, west of Pine Hills Road.

‘Man, **** that:’ More details emerge about controversial shooting of Leesburg stabbing suspect
Read full article: ‘Man, **** that:’ More details emerge about controversial shooting of Leesburg stabbing suspectAfter a deadly deputy-involved shooting earlier this year sparked controversy in Leesburg, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement has provided more information to justify the incident.

‘Drug deal gone wrong’ possibly sparked deadly Ocala shootout, police chief says
Read full article: ‘Drug deal gone wrong’ possibly sparked deadly Ocala shootout, police chief saysOcala's police chief has provided more information after a shooting over the weekend left one person dead and two others hurt.

Suspected gunman identified as teen following shooting at Orlando shopping center
Read full article: Suspected gunman identified as teen following shooting at Orlando shopping centerAfter a shooting broke out near an Orlando shopping center last week, police announced that they’ve finally apprehended a suspect.

Gate attendant fires shots at man in Ormond Beach neighborhood, police say
Read full article: Gate attendant fires shots at man in Ormond Beach neighborhood, police sayA 59-year-old Ormond Beach gate attendant has been jailed after investigators said he fired “warning shots” at another man in the neighborhood, according to the police department.

Stretch of Highway 40 shut down in Dunnellon over deputy-involved shooting
Read full article: Stretch of Highway 40 shut down in Dunnellon over deputy-involved shootingA stretch of West Highway 40 in Dunnellon has been closed after a deputy-involved shooting, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Eustis man sentenced after shooting spying drone over his property
Read full article: Eustis man sentenced after shooting spying drone over his propertyA Eustis man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison after shooting a law enforcement drone conducting surveillance on him last year, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

NEW VIDEO: Armed 71-year-old woman fires gun at Port Orange Police Department
Read full article: NEW VIDEO: Armed 71-year-old woman fires gun at Port Orange Police DepartmentA 71-year-old woman was shot after firing a gun inside the lobby of the Port Orange Police Department. Roughly a day later, investigators have confirmed that she has died.

3 hurt in early morning shooting, Kissimmee police say
Read full article: 3 hurt in early morning shooting, Kissimmee police sayThree people are hurt, including one in critical condition, after an early morning shooting Saturday, police in Kissimmee say. Officers say the shooting happened just after 4:15 a.m. Saturday, in the near Grande Court.

Intruder ID’ed in fatal shooting during potential Leesburg home invasion
Read full article: Intruder ID’ed in fatal shooting during potential Leesburg home invasionAfter a homeowner fatally shot an intruder during a potential home invasion early Tuesday morning, Leesburg police have now identified the woman who was killed.

Leesburg homeowner shoots intruder during possible home invasion, police say
Read full article: Leesburg homeowner shoots intruder during possible home invasion, police sayA homeowner fatally shot a woman trying to get inside his house early Tuesday morning, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

Leesburg homeowner shoots intruder during possible home invasion, police say
Read full article: Leesburg homeowner shoots intruder during possible home invasion, police sayA homeowner fatally shot a woman trying to get inside his house early Tuesday morning, according to the Leesburg Police Department.

Barricaded suspect fired on officers at Daytona Beach motel, police chief says
Read full article: Barricaded suspect fired on officers at Daytona Beach motel, police chief saysA 19-year-old suspect has been hospitalized after a shootout with police in Daytona Beach on Monday, according to the police department.

Deputy shoots, kills man in Lake County neighborhood, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Deputy shoots, kills man in Lake County neighborhood, sheriff’s office saysA deputy-involved shooting broke out in Leesburg on Thursday afternoon after a 911 call came in for an armed domestic battery, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Suspect accused of attempted murder after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, deputies say
Read full article: Suspect accused of attempted murder after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, deputies sayA 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a March shooting in Orlando’s MetroWest area that left one man dead and another seriously injured, according to the Orlando Police Department.

Lake County woman, next-door neighbor found dead after dispute over property lines
Read full article: Lake County woman, next-door neighbor found dead after dispute over property linesA woman and her next-door neighbor were each found dead after an ongoing dispute regarding property lines, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Trash truck driver hospitalized, 3 taken into custody in DeLand shooting, police say
Read full article: Trash truck driver hospitalized, 3 taken into custody in DeLand shooting, police sayAccording to police, an altercation broke out between the trash truck driver and three individuals. The confrontation turned physical, and gunfire was exchanged.

17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custody
Read full article: 17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custodyDaytron W. Etkins was taken into custody Friday morning at his Eustis residence on a charge of felony accessory after the fact. DeLand police also executed a search warrant at the home as part of the ongoing investigation.

Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff says
Read full article: Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff saysA shootout with a suspect in the woods left a K-9 deputy injured on Thursday, and ended with the suspect’s death, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Teen’s mother questions boyfriend’s account after 17-year-old dies in Orange County shooting
Read full article: Teen’s mother questions boyfriend’s account after 17-year-old dies in Orange County shootingA Central Florida mother says she does not believe her teenage daughter’s boyfriend’s account of the events that led to the 17-year-old’s fatal shooting this week.

Florida Amber Alert leads to fatal deputy-involved shooting in Marion County
Read full article: Florida Amber Alert leads to fatal deputy-involved shooting in Marion CountyMarion County deputies trying to stop an Amber Alert suspect used a PIT maneuver to disable his vehicle Monday evening — and shots were fired as they moved in to arrest him, according to the sheriff's office.

Titusville Police Department shows potential suspects accused of shooting at home
Read full article: Titusville Police Department shows potential suspects accused of shooting at homeTitusville police are asking for help locating two people they say shot at a home that had people inside early Saturday on Thomas Street.

Family of Jayden Baez reaches $1 million settlement in 2022 deputy-involved shooting lawsuit
Read full article: Family of Jayden Baez reaches $1 million settlement in 2022 deputy-involved shooting lawsuitThe family of a 20-year-old man fatally shot by Osceola County sheriff’s deputies outside a Target in 2022 has reached a $1 million settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit, with the family’s attorney saying he hopes the agreement will promote accountability within the sheriff’s office.

Juvenile dead after shooting reported at Orlando apartment complex
Read full article: Juvenile dead after shooting reported at Orlando apartment complexEmergency crews responded to what they’re calling a “medical emergency” at the Willow Bend Apartments on Silver Star Road in Orlando. According to the Orlando Fire Department, one patient was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a trauma alert.

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.

Orange County deputy ID’ed after gun discharges and hurts 2 children
Read full article: Orange County deputy ID’ed after gun discharges and hurts 2 childrenAfter investigators said two children were injured last week when an Orange County deputy accidentally fired his personal gun, the identity of the deputy involved has now been revealed.

Toddler shot, killed by 4-year-old after unsecured gun found in car in Kissimmee, sheriff says
Read full article: Toddler shot, killed by 4-year-old after unsecured gun found in car in Kissimmee, sheriff saysUpon arrival, deputies located a 2-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel provided lifesaving measures before the child was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

Police: 1 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Sanford shooting
Read full article: Police: 1 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Sanford shootingPolice in Sanford say one person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday. Police say it happened near W. 14th Street and Bell Avenue.

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.

‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding woman
Read full article: ‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding womanNew bodycam footage has been released after deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding woman last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

17-year-old charged as adult after shooting at 14-year-old girl’s home twice, Seminole County deputies say
Read full article: 17-year-old charged as adult after shooting at 14-year-old girl’s home twice, Seminole County deputies sayZebron Trenton Biggs, of Orlando, was arrested May 27 after the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office linked him to two separate shootings at a home in Altamonte Springs. Investigators say Biggs tried to kill the victim because "he didn't want to have a baby with a 14-year-old."

Midway residents left without answers after deputy kills an armed man at a block party
Read full article: Midway residents left without answers after deputy kills an armed man at a block partyA Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning during a block party in the Midway community, but nearly three days later, residents are still waiting for answers about what led to the deadly confrontation.

Daytona Beach officer’s family pushes for change after shooter’s manslaughter verdict
Read full article: Daytona Beach officer’s family pushes for change after shooter’s manslaughter verdictFlorida’s Jason Raynor Act — named for a Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty — is now law, requiring a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer.

Kissimmee triple murder suspect’s competency hearing pushed back
Read full article: Kissimmee triple murder suspect’s competency hearing pushed backA competency hearing for the man accused of killing three tourists outside a Kissimmee Airbnb was delayed Thursday. Ahmad Bojeh, 29, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Jan. 17 shooting deaths of three visitors from Ohio who were staying at an Airbnb near his home.

Central Florida mom shoots home invader who threatened her kids, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida mom shoots home invader who threatened her kids, sheriff saysA Palm Coast man was arrested after he entered a local home uninvited and was shot by the homeowner, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Gunman kicks down front door of Volusia home, fires and flees, sheriff says
Read full article: Gunman kicks down front door of Volusia home, fires and flees, sheriff saysA Central Florida man was arrested on Monday after he reportedly fired into a local home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Gunman kicks down front door of Holly Hill home, fires and flees, sheriff says
Read full article: Gunman kicks down front door of Holly Hill home, fires and flees, sheriff saysA Central Florida man was arrested on Monday after he reportedly fired into a local home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies investigate shooting at Palm Coast home; 1 treated for injuries
Read full article: Deputies investigate shooting at Palm Coast home; 1 treated for injuriesThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an isolated shooting at a Palm Coast home that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.

Back-to-back drive-by shootings break out in Eustis, police announce
Read full article: Back-to-back drive-by shootings break out in Eustis, police announceIn a release, police said that the incidents happened within 90 minutes of one another on Thursday night. So far, three arrests have been reported.

Orlando community hopeful for memorial as city marks 10 years since Pulse massacre
Read full article: Orlando community hopeful for memorial as city marks 10 years since Pulse massacreAs Orlando marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub massacre, a permanent memorial at the site will soon take shape. On Friday, crowds gathered at a fence now surrounding the property, where land has been cleared to make way for construction.

Pulse victims honored through traditional Afro-Puerto Rican ceremony ahead of 10-year remembrance
Read full article: Pulse victims honored through traditional Afro-Puerto Rican ceremony ahead of 10-year remembranceCommunity members and families of the 49 Pulse victims came together Thursday night for a Baquiné ceremony honoring the Hispanic heritage of many of those lost. Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords also addressed attendees, sharing a message of resilience and advocating for an end to gun violence.

Witness 911 calls shed light on deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood
Read full article: Witness 911 calls shed light on deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhoodNew details are emerging about a deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood early Sunday morning from the witnesses who called 911 for help.

The onePulse Foundation generated $20 million — where did it go?
Read full article: The onePulse Foundation generated $20 million — where did it go?Friday marks 10 years since the massacre at the Pulse Nightclub, and as Central Florida reflects on the shooting, there are still questions about the defunct onePulse Foundation and the millions of dollars it raised.

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.

Sanford police investigate two shootings near Historic Goldsboro; 1 dead, 1 hurt
Read full article: Sanford police investigate two shootings near Historic Goldsboro; 1 dead, 1 hurtSanford police are investigating two early-morning shootings Sunday near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard that left one man dead and another seriously injured, and they are asking witnesses to come forward.

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.

Deputies fatally shoot knife-wielding woman, Orange County sheriff announces
Read full article: Deputies fatally shoot knife-wielding woman, Orange County sheriff announcesDeputies fired on a woman who came toward them with a knife on Wednesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.

Gunman sought after ambush-style shooting in Lady Lake, police say
Read full article: Gunman sought after ambush-style shooting in Lady Lake, police sayPolice in Lady Lake are looking for a gunman after an ambush-style shooting in broad daylight Tuesday that investigators say could have put nearby bystanders at risk.

Teen shot multiple times in Orange County community, neighbors say
Read full article: Teen shot multiple times in Orange County community, neighbors sayNeighbors said a teenager was found shot overnight in Wedgefield, and residents are waiting for more information from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

‘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.

New renderings released for Pulse memorial as project reaches 60% design phase
Read full article: New renderings released for Pulse memorial as project reaches 60% design phaseWhile city leaders say the memorial is meant to honor the 49 victims and provide a space for reflection, some advisory board members say the design does not adequately represent communities most impacted by the tragedy.

‘No one saw anything:’ Shooting erupts at 100-person party, Marion sheriff says
Read full article: ‘No one saw anything:’ Shooting erupts at 100-person party, Marion sheriff saysA shooting broke out at a home in Reddick over the weekend, though investigators are being left with little to work with, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Woman in coma after shooting in Sumter County, family points to signs of domestic abuse
Read full article: Woman in coma after shooting in Sumter County, family points to signs of domestic abuseA Sumter County woman is in a medically induced coma after being shot in the neck in what her family says is a case of domestic violence involving her boyfriend.

Flagler County deputy in hot water after 11-year-old grazed by bullet
Read full article: Flagler County deputy in hot water after 11-year-old grazed by bulletA Flagler County deputy has been released from his law enforcement duties after grazing an 11-year-old boy with a stray bullet last year, according to the sheriff’s office.

Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shot
Read full article: Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shotNewly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.

2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-old
Read full article: 2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-oldAccording to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.

Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attack
Read full article: Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attackTranscripts of the confession of the man accused of shooting a Volusia County deputy show what he happened leading up to the shooting.














