Big cases assisted by license plate readers in Central Florida
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, law enforcement leaders and privacy advocates remain divided over whether the technology is an essential crime-fighting tool or an invasion of privacy. Sheriffs say license plate readers have played a critical role in solving major cases across the state.
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, law enforcement leaders and privacy advocates remain divided over whether the technology is an essential crime-fighting tool or an invasion of privacy. Sheriffs say license plate readers have played a critical role in solving major cases across the state.
Orange County to continue using license plate readers off state roads
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said it will comply with the state's order to remove automated license plate readers from Florida highways but will continue to use the cameras as an investigative tool off state roads.
The Orange County Sheriff's Office said it will comply with the state's order to remove automated license plate readers from Florida highways but will continue to use the cameras as an investigative tool off state roads.
Daytona Beach considers restoring two-way traffic on some streets
Daytona Beach officials are considering converting several one-way beachside streets back to two-way traffic in an effort to improve access for businesses, reduce driver confusion, and calm traffic.
Daytona Beach officials are considering converting several one-way beachside streets back to two-way traffic in an effort to improve access for businesses, reduce driver confusion, and calm traffic.
Tiger Woods scheduled for plea hearing in Florida DUI crash case
Tiger Woods is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday in Florida for a plea hearing related to his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
Tiger Woods is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday in Florida for a plea hearing related to his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
Man sought after custom statue destroyed outside Cocoa Beach's Cosmik Tiki
Cocoa Beach police are searching for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage after he was caught on surveillance video toppling a custom-made statue outside a local business.
Cocoa Beach police are searching for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage after he was caught on surveillance video toppling a custom-made statue outside a local business.
Custom statue destroyed outside Cocoa Beach's Cosmic Tiki
Cocoa Beach police are searching for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage after he was caught on surveillance video toppling a custom-made statue outside a local business.
Cocoa Beach police are searching for a man accused of causing thousands of dollars in damage after he was caught on surveillance video toppling a custom-made statue outside a local business.
License plate readers and traffic cameras: What's the difference?
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
7 new dementia risk factors revealed — including one millions struggle with
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Updated guidelines now list 19 modifiable dementia risk factors, expanded from the original 12.
Marijuana business owner charged with murder after Oklahoma explosion kills 2
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said.
Tiger Woods scheduled for plea hearing in Florida DUI crash case
Tiger Woods is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday in Florida for a plea hearing related to his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
Tiger Woods is scheduled to be in court on Wednesday in Florida for a plea hearing related to his March 2026 arrest for suspected DUI following a rollover crash on Jupiter Island.
Issuing tickets, restricting traffic under consideration to stop large trucks from hitting Melbourne bridge
Oversized trucks continue to hit a single low bridge on East Melbourne Avenue in downtown Melbourne.
Oversized trucks continue to hit a single low bridge on East Melbourne Avenue in downtown Melbourne.
Melbourne Beach removes cameras from beach rescue stations
Melbourne Beach has removed cameras from all 13 of its beach rescue ring stations after residents raised privacy concerns, while leaving the lifesaving equipment in place.
Melbourne Beach has removed cameras from all 13 of its beach rescue ring stations after residents raised privacy concerns, while leaving the lifesaving equipment in place.
Worrell says she has been told DeSantis plans to remove her again
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said Tuesday that she has received information from a trusted source that Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office for a second time. However, the governor's office has not commented publicly, and Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has not heard anything about such a move.
Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell said Tuesday that she has received information from a trusted source that Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office for a second time. However, the governor's office has not commented publicly, and Attorney General James Uthmeier said he has not heard anything about such a move.
Melbourne Beach pulls beachside cameras amid privacy, data concerns
More than a dozen cameras installed at beachside life preserver stations on Melbourne Beach have been removed after people raised concerns over privacy and surveillance.
More than a dozen cameras installed at beachside life preserver stations on Melbourne Beach have been removed after people raised concerns over privacy and surveillance.
Florida executes death row inmate Harold Gene Lucas, convicted of killing teen in 1976
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Florida carries out its 14th execution of the year, putting a man to death for the 1976 killing of a teenage girl and wounding two of her friends.
Privacy advocates sound off on license plate readers
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
As Florida agencies remove automated license plate readers from state roads, questions remain about why the technology is being targeted while other roadside cameras remain in use.
Melbourne weighs fines after trucks repeatedly strike low bridge
Melbourne officials are considering issuing citations to drivers of oversized vehicles after a low railroad bridge downtown has been struck 11 times since January 2025 despite multiple warning signs.
Melbourne officials are considering issuing citations to drivers of oversized vehicles after a low railroad bridge downtown has been struck 11 times since January 2025 despite multiple warning signs.
Monique Worrell claims she was tipped-off to 'imminent' removal as state attorney
State Attorney Monique Worrell, who oversees the Ninth Judicial Court in Orange and Osceola counties, defended her leadership, her role, and her office on Tuesday, and claimed that she had received a tip recently about her "imminent" removal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
State Attorney Monique Worrell, who oversees the Ninth Judicial Court in Orange and Osceola counties, defended her leadership, her role, and her office on Tuesday, and claimed that she had received a tip recently about her "imminent" removal by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Watch: Smoke billows after chemical fire breaks out at Mississippi manufacturing plant
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Smoke is seen billowing from a manufacturing facility in Mississippi after a chemical fire broke out.
Florida agencies split over future of license plate readers
Florida law enforcement agencies are taking different approaches after the state ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, with some pausing their programs and others shutting them down entirely.
Florida law enforcement agencies are taking different approaches after the state ordered the removal of automated license plate readers from state-owned roads, with some pausing their programs and others shutting them down entirely.