Man held in jail for weeks after justice system confuses him with someone else
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
Woman fights off attacker in Palm Bay neighborhood; suspect arrested
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
Judge dismisses lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Cory Mills from Florida primary ballot
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase, authorities say
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
Kitten thrown from moving car into traffic in Melbourne
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
A helpless kitten is lucky to be alive after being thrown from a moving vehicle into oncoming traffic on the Space Coast.
Brevard Zoo new calves: Another giraffe is expecting!
The Brevard Zoo announced a double celebration for its herd as two Masai giraffes, three-year-old Tisa and 12-year-old Kumi, are both expecting. Tisa is healthy and due later this fall, while Kumi has officially entered her summer birthing window after a year-long pregnancy.
The Brevard Zoo announced a double celebration for its herd as two Masai giraffes, three-year-old Tisa and 12-year-old Kumi, are both expecting. Tisa is healthy and due later this fall, while Kumi has officially entered her summer birthing window after a year-long pregnancy.
Rescued kitten recovering after being thrown from moving vehicle
A kitten is recovering after rescuers say it was thrown from a moving vehicle onto a Melbourne roadway, an act that prompted a two-day search before the injured animal was found.
A kitten is recovering after rescuers say it was thrown from a moving vehicle onto a Melbourne roadway, an act that prompted a two-day search before the injured animal was found.
Osceola County man accused of reaching 135 mph during chase
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
An Osceola County man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase at speeds reaching 135 mph before abandoning his vehicle and attempting to flee on foot.
Wrong man jailed for weeks after mistaken identity mix-up
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
A Central Florida man says he spent nearly two months in jail after authorities mistakenly identified him as another man with a similar name, prompting an internal review by corrections officials.
Father, son accused of kidnapping US Forest Service workers near Mt. Shasta
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
A father and son face federal charges after allegedly kidnapping two U.S. Forest Service employees near Mt. Shasta and holding them hostage for nearly 15 hours before surrendering to law enforcement.
Shelia Ann Nichols: Georgia woman ID-ed in 1983 Everglades murder mystery
Florida investigators identified a teenager from Decatur who vanished in 1983 and was found dead in the Florida Everglades.
Florida investigators identified a teenager from Decatur who vanished in 1983 and was found dead in the Florida Everglades.
Lawsuit seeking to remove Rep. Mills from primary ballot dismissed
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit seeking to remove U.S. Rep. Cory Mills from Florida's August Republican primary ballot, allowing the incumbent congressman to continue his reelection campaign.
Tree worker rescued after seizure leaves him hanging upside down in DeLand
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
A routine tree-trimming job turned into a dramatic rescue after a man suffered a seizure while suspended in a tree and was left hanging upside down by his safety harness, according to DeLand Fire Rescue.
Woman fights off attacker in Palm Bay neighborhood; man arrested: Police
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
A woman fought off a man who attacked her while she was searching for her missing cat in a Palm Bay neighborhood, police said.
Child dies after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, police say
A child died after being shot Friday morning at an Orlando apartment complex, and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
A child died after being shot Friday morning at an Orlando apartment complex, and police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Child dies after shooting at Orlando apartment complex, police say
A child was rushed to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a high-priority trauma alert following a medical emergency in Orlando on Friday afternoon.
A child was rushed to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a high-priority trauma alert following a medical emergency in Orlando on Friday afternoon.
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Lead poisoning risk leads to recall of cup in retro syle lunch boxes
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
Kentucky family awarded record settlement against gun dealer
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.
A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company.



















