Florida man arrested in 3-year-old's death: Full news conference
Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, is accused of aggravated child abuse against 3-year-old Paisley Brown, who died on Feb. 19. The Marion County Sheriff's office said Coombs told deputies he was watching children – including Paisley – alone on Thursday. At around 11 a.m., Coombs – who was watching the kids in a home in the 16500 block of NE 44th Avenue in Citra on Feb. 19 – told deputies Paisley was unresponsive, during which he called her mom, not 911. Deputies said 911 was not called for some 40 minutes. When asked why it took so long to call 911, Coombs reportedly told deputies that he was scared.
Jeroen Jarrel Coombs, 32, is accused of aggravated child abuse against 3-year-old Paisley Brown, who died on Feb. 19. The Marion County Sheriff's office said Coombs told deputies he was watching children – including Paisley – alone on Thursday. At around 11 a.m., Coombs – who was watching the kids in a home in the 16500 block of NE 44th Avenue in Citra on Feb. 19 – told deputies Paisley was unresponsive, during which he called her mom, not 911. Deputies said 911 was not called for some 40 minutes. When asked why it took so long to call 911, Coombs reportedly told deputies that he was scared.
Former Central Florida football coach accused of sending nude photos to a minor: Affidavit
A Florida man who was arrested shortly after being hired as a head football coach at a Central Florida high school, is accused of sending inappropriate messages and nude photos to a minor.
A Florida man who was arrested shortly after being hired as a head football coach at a Central Florida high school, is accused of sending inappropriate messages and nude photos to a minor.
Florida: 'Gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed the impact the cruise ship industry and maritime businesses have on the state of Florida, calling the state the "gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed the impact the cruise ship industry and maritime businesses have on the state of Florida, calling the state the "gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere."
Florida man arrested in Marion County girl's death; girl was bound, taped, dropped, officials say
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
A Florida man was arrested in connection with the death of a 3-year-old girl in Marion County after deputies said he confessed to hitting her multiple times, resulting in her death.
2 dead after car hits embankment, overturns in Volusia County
Two people were killed Thursday in a crash that ended with the car erupting in flames in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Two people were killed Thursday in a crash that ended with the car erupting in flames in Volusia County, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Artemis II: Second wet dress rehearsal completed
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
NASA completed a second crucial test on Thursday night as it prepares to launch the historic Artemis II mission that will send astronauts on a trip around the moon.
Find Your Fabulosity uses lipstick to help domestic violence survivors reclaim confidence
Editor's note: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help and resources are available.
Editor's note: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help and resources are available.
Non-profit uses lipstick to help domestic violence survivors
A Longwood woman is helping domestic violence survivors rediscover their confidence — one tube of lipstick at a time. Sheryl Kurland founded Find Your Fabulosity after volunteering at Safehouse of Seminole in Sanford. She said she was moved by what she saw.
A Longwood woman is helping domestic violence survivors rediscover their confidence — one tube of lipstick at a time. Sheryl Kurland founded Find Your Fabulosity after volunteering at Safehouse of Seminole in Sanford. She said she was moved by what she saw.
Downtown Winter Garden businesses forced to close or relocate after building sale
Several longtime businesses in downtown Winter Garden are being forced to close after the sale of their building, raising concerns among owners and customers about the future of the city’s historic charm.
Several longtime businesses in downtown Winter Garden are being forced to close after the sale of their building, raising concerns among owners and customers about the future of the city’s historic charm.
Florida woman, neighbor mauled while saving dog from Pitbull attack
A woman and her neighbor were injured after she said a loose dog attacked them during an afternoon walk in a Seminole County neighborhood.
A woman and her neighbor were injured after she said a loose dog attacked them during an afternoon walk in a Seminole County neighborhood.
Winter Garden businesses forced to close or relocate
Several longtime businesses in downtown Winter Garden are being forced to close after the sale of their building, raising concerns among owners and customers about the future of the city’s historic charm.
Several longtime businesses in downtown Winter Garden are being forced to close after the sale of their building, raising concerns among owners and customers about the future of the city’s historic charm.
Woman, neighbor mauled while saving dog from Pitbull
A routine morning walk for Dawn Coffey and her dog, Kona, turned into a violent struggle when an unleashed Pitbull attacked them.
A routine morning walk for Dawn Coffey and her dog, Kona, turned into a violent struggle when an unleashed Pitbull attacked them.
Piercing sound problems from Melbourne building affecting residents: 'I'm in pain. I'm suffering'
Residents living near the Wallace Avenue booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives and, in some cases, affected their health.
Residents living near the Wallace Avenue booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives and, in some cases, affected their health.
Hundreds of dead fish wash up along Lake Apopka shoreline
Several hundred dead fish are floating along the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Winter Garden, startling visitors to Newton Park with both the sight and the smell.
Several hundred dead fish are floating along the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Winter Garden, startling visitors to Newton Park with both the sight and the smell.
Hundreds of dead fish wash up along Lake Apopka shoreline
Several hundred dead fish are floating along the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Winter Garden, startling visitors to Newton Park with both the sight and the smell. The fish, many of them already decaying, lined parts of the shore this week.
Several hundred dead fish are floating along the shoreline of Lake Apopka near Winter Garden, startling visitors to Newton Park with both the sight and the smell. The fish, many of them already decaying, lined parts of the shore this week.
Piercing sound problems from Melbourne building
Residents living near a booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives. In some cases, they say it has affected their health.
Residents living near a booster pump station in Indian Harbour Beach say persistent noise from the facility has disrupted their lives. In some cases, they say it has affected their health.
Car crash survivor reunited with dog lost during accident
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers.
Brevard County rescue reunites car crash survivor with dog
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers. The dog, Haze, bolted from the scene Friday night when her owner, Lena Narain, was involved in the wreck.
A dog that ran off after a serious car crash along the Indian River County and Brevard County line has been found and reunited with her owner after days of searching by volunteers. The dog, Haze, bolted from the scene Friday night when her owner, Lena Narain, was involved in the wreck.
Girl found unresponsive in Citra; homicide investigation underway
A young girl has died in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Marion County, deputies said. The child was found unresponsive at a home on 44th Avenue in Citra.
A young girl has died in what authorities are investigating as a homicide in Marion County, deputies said. The child was found unresponsive at a home on 44th Avenue in Citra.
Man released twice before teen’s throat was cut, officers say
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.
A man accused of slashing a teen's neck with an edged weapon on the Daytona Beach Boardwalk, encountered law enforcement two other times that same day.