Deputies rescue missing 11-year-old boy after chase involving registered sex offender
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.
Police stop driver in Altamonte Springs for using remote-controlled license plate cover
Police in Altamonte Springs stopped a driver after discovering a remote-controlled device designed to obscure the vehicle’s license plate, a violation of a Florida law that took effect late last year.
Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears after record year
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
Timeline: When will winter-like temperatures arrive in Florida? How long will the cold last?
A strong cold front is expected to arrive in Central Florida late Wednesday into Thursday, bringing a sharp change in weather conditions.
Rep. Randy Fine introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state
A House Republican is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Donald Trump publicly pushes for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule.
Mysterious pelican injuries continue along Florida Coast
Deputies and wildlife rescuers are investigating a string of pelican deaths along Florida’s Atlantic coast, with several birds found dead or seriously injured, many with broken wings.
Rep. Randy Fine introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state
Rep. Randy Fine introduced a bill authorizing President Trump to pursue acquiring Greenland and placing it on a path to becoming the 51st U.S. state.
Man accused of using remote-controlled license plate cover
Police in Altamonte Springs said they stopped a driver after discovering a remote-controlled device designed to obscure the vehicle’s license plate, a violation of a Florida law that took effect late last year.
Customer threatens to kill fast-food workers during heated dispute: 'She wanted her money back'
Paul's Drive In co-owner said threats against employees happen "pretty often" in the service industry.
Brevard Zoo releases nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears
Brevard Zoo is preparing to return nearly 20 rehabilitated black bears to the wild following a record-breaking year that brought more orphaned cubs to the facility than ever before.
New video shows chase involving registered sex offender
Authorities say an 11-year-old boy reported missing days earlier was rescued after deputies stopped a pickup truck driven by a registered sex offender, setting off a dramatic series of events that included a foot pursuit and a second vehicle chase.
Former Orlando police officer fatally shot at family barbecue
A former Orlando police officer was fatally shot at a family barbecue on New Year’s Day, an incident that authorities say stemmed from a confrontation with his father-in-law, who has since been charged with second-degree murder.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race, setting up crowded GOP primary
Florida’s 2026 race for governor took a sharper turn Monday as Lt. Gov. Jay Collins formally entered the contest. His decision sets up a crowded and potentially contentious Republican primary just as lawmakers convene for the annual legislative session.
Traffic stop led to deputy shooting in Marion County, officials say
Newly released body camera footage shows how a routine traffic stop in Summerfield escalated into a deputy-involved shooting last summer, leaving a patrol car riddled with bullets and a deputy narrowly injured.
Mark Kelly sues Pete Hegseth after being censured for 'illegal orders' video
U.S. Senator Mark Kelly announced on Monday he has filed a lawsuit after being censured by Pete Hegseth for his participation in a social media video where he and other lawmakers called on troops to "refuse illegal orders."
Swan deaths rise at Lake Eola as bird flu takes toll
The death toll among swans at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando has climbed to more than two dozen, nearly half of the park’s swan population, city officials said.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced Monday that he is running for governor, ending months of speculation and setting up a crowded Republican primary to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Fire rips through West Melbourne apartments
Flames tore through an apartment complex in West Melbourne on Sunday afternoon, authorities said.
Grandmother, grandson killed in Florida house fire
A fast-moving house fire killed a grandmother and her 10-year-old grandson early Monday in Palm Bay, authorities said.
Ex-Orlando police officer shot, killed on New Year's Day remembered by daughter: 'a very easy-going person'
The daughter of Dennis Turner, a former Orlando police officer who was shot and killed during a family gathering on New Year's Day, remembered her dad as someone who was not confrontational and easygoing, and someone who loved kids and being a police officer.



















