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Man says he was bitten by shark while helping pregnant fiancée in Volusia County
Read full article: Man says he was bitten by shark while helping pregnant fiancée in Volusia CountyA 21-year-old man said he was bitten by a shark off Daytona Beach Shores over the weekend after he moved his pregnant fiancée toward shore and then fought to get the animal off him.
Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies sayA 67-year-old man was arrested in Sumter County after deputies say a late-night encounter that began with an online connection escalated into a vehicle chase, a crash and a reported threat at gunpoint.
‘Rite of passage:’ Florida deputy wrangles alligator for first time ever, video shows
Read full article: ‘Rite of passage:’ Florida deputy wrangles alligator for first time ever, video showsOne Florida deputy underwent a “rite of passage” after he handled his first alligator call, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Armadillos likely behind Florida’s surge in leprosy cases. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Armadillos likely behind Florida’s surge in leprosy cases. Here’s what you need to knowFlorida saw an uptick in reported leprosy cases in 2025 and has continued to record new infections in 2026, according to the National Hansen’s Disease Program, including cases in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.
Bizarre body wash heist reported at Lakeland Walgreens store, sheriff says
Read full article: Bizarre body wash heist reported at Lakeland Walgreens store, sheriff saysUpon a review of the surveillance footage, investigators said they recognized one of the “female” suspects due to his extensive history of previous arrests.
Florida’s $10K python challenge: One night with the hunters chasing the Everglades’ biggest threat
Read full article: Florida’s $10K python challenge: One night with the hunters chasing the Everglades’ biggest threatHunters from all over the world are in the Everglades right now, competing to bring in the most Burmese pythons before the Florida Python Challenge wraps up on July 19.
‘You can die today’: McDonald’s employee pulls knife on customer during French fry fracas, police say
Read full article: ‘You can die today’: McDonald’s employee pulls knife on customer during French fry fracas, police sayPolice arrested a McDonald’s restaurant employee for allegedly pulling a knife on a customer and telling him, “You can die today,” during a dispute over missing French fries.
Florida man caught with ‘Whizzinator’ in back seat of patrol car, video shows
Read full article: Florida man caught with ‘Whizzinator’ in back seat of patrol car, video showsPer investigators, Shepard had a “jerry-rigged Whizzinator,” a fake bladder of fake urine wired to a heating pad with a faux penis to make it look convincing.
Orlando man accused of snatching child near hotel pool, doing push-ups while fleeing
Read full article: Orlando man accused of snatching child near hotel pool, doing push-ups while fleeingAn Orlando man was arrested after officers said he picked up an 8-year-old girl near a hotel pool and ran when her family confronted him.
Hazmat situation at home leads to arrest, discovery of hidden chemical lab, Port Orange police say
Read full article: Hazmat situation at home leads to arrest, discovery of hidden chemical lab, Port Orange police sayA man was arrested following a disturbance call that led Port Orange police to discover a concealed laboratory containing hazardous chemicals inside his home.
Edgewater residents battle feral hog invasion; city traps 50 in 3 months
Read full article: Edgewater residents battle feral hog invasion; city traps 50 in 3 monthsResidents in Edgewater say feral hogs have been tearing up their yards — often overnight — causing thousands of dollars in damage. The city says it has trapped 50 hogs over the past three months as part of an ongoing effort to get the problem under control.
Central Florida contractor spent funds on baseball cards instead of doing work, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida contractor spent funds on baseball cards instead of doing work, sheriff saysA Palm Coast couple wired $40,000 to a contractor for home renovations that were supposed to be finished in three months. Detectives say the work barely started — and the money went elsewhere, including signed baseball card purchases.
‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff saysA Palm Bay woman was arrested over the weekend after she was caught with cocaine in her “lower region” after a traffic stop, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
OCSO: Florida man weaves through traffic in RV while fleeing law enforcement
Read full article: OCSO: Florida man weaves through traffic in RV while fleeing law enforcementA Kissimmee man was caught earlier this month after he fled from law enforcement in an RV, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen ATV leaves Flagler County turtle patrol without wheels to protect nesting sites
Read full article: Stolen ATV leaves Flagler County turtle patrol without wheels to protect nesting sitesThe sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help tracking down a stolen camouflage-colored ATV taken from a volunteer group dedicated to protecting sea turtles and their nesting sites along the county’s coastline.
Bond set at $1M for Orange County probation officer accused of leaking arrest warrants to fentanyl ring
Read full article: Bond set at $1M for Orange County probation officer accused of leaking arrest warrants to fentanyl ringA former probation officer faces over 560 years in prison after she helped warn members of a drug trafficking group that investigators were closing in, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida men accused of super speeding, street racing in the Leesburg area
Read full article: Florida men accused of super speeding, street racing in the Leesburg areaLake County deputies arrested two men last week, accused of going more than 100 mph as they raced each other along U.S. 27 in the Leesburg area. Deputies arrested William Bosworth, 85, who was driving a gray Nissan sports car, and Philip Signorino, 57, who was driving a red Corvette, on Friday night.
Custody agreement reached for Florida baby at center of IVF mix-up, court documents say
Read full article: Custody agreement reached for Florida baby at center of IVF mix-up, court documents sayA custody agreement has been reached between the Florida couple who gave birth to a baby girl at the center of an IVF mix-up and the girl's biological parents.
Can you get a DUI on a bicycle? Here’s what Florida law says
Read full article: Can you get a DUI on a bicycle? Here’s what Florida law saysIt’s common knowledge by now that consuming alcohol and driving is not only against the law — it’s also incredibly dangerous. But what many might not know is that it doesn't just stop at cars.
There’s a tragic story behind this old Central Florida water tower
Read full article: There’s a tragic story behind this old Central Florida water towerDrivers passing by this park are likely to spot a massive tower standing alone amid a bunch of trees. What they might not know is the tragic tale surrounding it.
‘Suspicious device’ forces evacuation at Central Florida chicken restaurant
Read full article: ‘Suspicious device’ forces evacuation at Central Florida chicken restaurantA “suspicious device” was found in a chicken restaurant on Monday, causing traffic to shut down nearby, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
‘A pursuit implies speed:’ Florida motorcyclist very slowly flees from deputy
Read full article: ‘A pursuit implies speed:’ Florida motorcyclist very slowly flees from deputyA Central Florida man was taken into custody after a very slow chase early Friday morning, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.