Missing 5-year-old girl, 2 others in Daytona Beach, police say

The Daytona Beach Police Department issued a missing/endangered alert for a woman and two children – aged 5 and 9 – missing since April from Daytona Beach.

Missing South Carolina girl's remains may never be fully recovered: 'Simply not possible'

Authorities say it is unlikely they will ever recover all of the remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris after investigators determined her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals and other tools to destroy evidence following her death.

Florida’s 2026 Python Challenge begins Friday: Here’s what to know

Python hunters in Florida will begin competing in the state’s annual removal competition one minute after the clock strikes midnight on Friday. 

Level99 at Disney Springs extending hours after high demand

Level99 at Disney Springs is extending its hours just two weeks after opening following strong demand from visitors.

Florida man accused of grabbing, punching teen over ATV riding
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A Florida man is accused of two counts of child abuse after deputies say he yelled at and grabbed teens who were riding an ATV four-wheeler in his neighborhood. Witnesses told deputies Ivan Sobal, 42, charged at them as they were riding their vehicle. 

Volusia County Public Works employee in critical condition from electric shock
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A Volusia County Public Works employee suffered a critical electric shock after accidentally touching an excavator that had come into contact with live power lines, officials said. It happened Wednesday morning while crews were conducting routine maintenance in the Majestic Oaks neighborhood.

The Rialto: Tenants argue for relief while apartment wants 'complex' case
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Months after hundreds of Orlando tenants were displaced after safety officials found a gaping hole under The Rialto's structure, the apartment's attorney is now arguing for a "complex case," saying the case involving multiple entities should be held in business court. 

1 boy dead, 1 injured after dirt bike crash with car near Florida trail: FHP

An 11-year-old boy is dead and a second 11-year-old passenger is hospitalized after their dirt bike collided with a car at a Mims trail intersection.

Volusia County employee critically hurt after co-worker hits power line with excavator, officials say

A Volusia County employee was rushed to the hospital in critical condition on Wednesday after he touched an excavator that had mistakenly come into contact with a power line and was subsequently shocked, according to the City of Edgewater.

Costco Wholesale coming to former Seminole Towne Center Macys underway
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Plans for the largest Costco in Central Florida are underway. Taking the spot of the former Macys in the Seminole Towne Center, Costco is projected to arrive sometime in 2027 with a gas station and nearly 850 parking spots. 

Teens in custody after stealing boat, hiding in dense Florida woods for hours, deputies say

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office used marine units, K9 teams and a helicopter to track down a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old accused of stealing a boat near Lake Panasoffkee.

2 deputies hospitalized after responding to Orange County fire
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Two Orange County deputies were taken to a hospital for smoke inhalation after responding to a fire on Thursday. The fire broke out in the garage of a home in the 7800 block of Snowberry Circle, according to officials. The deputies had responded to the scene to assist firefighters.

Mom demands accountability after son tackled by police
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A 15-year-old is recovering after his elbow was fractured during a police encounter. Melbourne Police officers were looking for a missing child when the incident unfolded. The department is reviewing the case and officer’s response.