Invasive African lizard spreads into downtown Orlando and beyond
A colorful invasive lizard native to Africa is becoming a more common sight in Central Florida, with populations now established in downtown Orlando and continuing to expand northward, wildlife experts say.
A colorful invasive lizard native to Africa is becoming a more common sight in Central Florida, with populations now established in downtown Orlando and continuing to expand northward, wildlife experts say.
Driver charged months after airborne DUI crash in West Melbourne
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
Driver charged months after airborne DUI crash in West Melbourne
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
A West Melbourne woman is facing DUI and other charges months after investigators say she caused a violent crash that sent her pickup truck airborne before it slammed into several vehicles stopped at a red light, seriously injuring multiple people.
Family threatens lawsuit after mistaken police takedown injures teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow.
Officer, neighbor rescue trapped dog from lightning-sparked Ocoee house fire
According to the Ocoee Fire Department, a lightning strike sparked the house fire on June 30. The bolt struck near the home’s electrical panel, sometime before 2 p.m. and flames quickly spread throughout the house.
According to the Ocoee Fire Department, a lightning strike sparked the house fire on June 30. The bolt struck near the home’s electrical panel, sometime before 2 p.m. and flames quickly spread throughout the house.
ICE traffic stops 'important,' Trump posts after reported policy shift
President Donald Trump posted his support Wednesday for ICE agents conducting traffic stops after reports surfaced about a policy shift.
President Donald Trump posted his support Wednesday for ICE agents conducting traffic stops after reports surfaced about a policy shift.
NHC: 2 disturbances flagged in the Atlantic, Gulf for possible tropical development
The National Hurricane Center has designated two areas of interest in the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean for potential tropical development. So far, both areas have been given low odds of development.
The National Hurricane Center has designated two areas of interest in the Gulf and the Atlantic Ocean for potential tropical development. So far, both areas have been given low odds of development.
Charges dropped against teen in deadly 2023 shooting after prosecutors cite lack of evidence
More than three years after 14-year-old Trevon Robinson was killed in a shooting outside Dezerland Park, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the teenager accused in the case.
More than three years after 14-year-old Trevon Robinson was killed in a shooting outside Dezerland Park, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the teenager accused in the case.
Orlando to remove parking meters, shift to digital-only payments
Orlando is eliminating parking meters citywide and replacing them with a digital payment system in an effort to modernize parking and reduce maintenance costs.
Orlando is eliminating parking meters citywide and replacing them with a digital payment system in an effort to modernize parking and reduce maintenance costs.
Volusia deputies arrest 2 men accused of stealing farm fencing, selling it online
Two men have been arrested after Volusia County deputies say they stole thousands of dollars' worth of farm fencing and other property from multiple locations, then tried to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of their value.
Two men have been arrested after Volusia County deputies say they stole thousands of dollars' worth of farm fencing and other property from multiple locations, then tried to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of their value.
Volusia deputies arrest 2 men accused of stealing farm fencing
Two men have been arrested after Volusia County deputies say they stole thousands of dollars' worth of farm fencing and other property from multiple locations, then tried to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of their value.
Two men have been arrested after Volusia County deputies say they stole thousands of dollars' worth of farm fencing and other property from multiple locations, then tried to sell the items on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of their value.
DCF reports raise questions after arrests in unlicensed care home case
Newly obtained Florida Department of Children and Families records are raising questions about why unlicensed care homes in Osceola County remained open despite repeated allegations of abuse and neglect before their owners were arrested.
Newly obtained Florida Department of Children and Families records are raising questions about why unlicensed care homes in Osceola County remained open despite repeated allegations of abuse and neglect before their owners were arrested.
Orlando to remove parking meters, shift to digital-only payments
Orlando is eliminating parking meters citywide and replacing them with a digital payment system in an effort to modernize parking and reduce maintenance costs.
Orlando is eliminating parking meters citywide and replacing them with a digital payment system in an effort to modernize parking and reduce maintenance costs.
New 'Bexley Box' delivered in Maitland to help officers comfort young victims
The Maitland Police Department now has its own Bexley Box – a special care kit created to comfort children during traumatic experiences.
The Maitland Police Department now has its own Bexley Box – a special care kit created to comfort children during traumatic experiences.
Family threatens lawsuit after mistaken police takedown injures teen
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow. The family's attorney now says they are seeking damages and could file a federal civil rights lawsuit if a settlement cannot be reached.
A Melbourne police officer has resigned after body camera video showed officers tackling a 15-year-old boy they mistakenly believed was a missing juvenile, leaving the teen with a fractured elbow. The family's attorney now says they are seeking damages and could file a federal civil rights lawsuit if a settlement cannot be reached.
Officer, neighbor rescue trapped dog after lightning sparks house fire
A lightning strike sparked a house fire in Ocoee last month, destroying much of a family's home and trapping their dog in the fenced backyard.
A lightning strike sparked a house fire in Ocoee last month, destroying much of a family's home and trapping their dog in the fenced backyard.
Fired Titusville police chief cited after rollover crash, council member says
A fired Titusville police chief who was not criminally charged after a rollover crash last month has now been cited for careless driving, according to a Titusville city council member.
A fired Titusville police chief who was not criminally charged after a rollover crash last month has now been cited for careless driving, according to a Titusville city council member.
Wildfire smoke chokes skies in Midwest and Northeast
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is blanketing multiple northern states with smoke and ash, leaving millions of people exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution.
Charges dropped against teen in deadly 2023 shooting
More than three years after 14-year-old Trevon Robinson was killed in a shooting outside Dezerland Park, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the teenager who had been accused in the case, saying they do not have enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
More than three years after 14-year-old Trevon Robinson was killed in a shooting outside Dezerland Park, prosecutors have dropped all charges against the teenager who had been accused in the case, saying they do not have enough evidence to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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.