Kissimmee mayor sworn in, lays out plans to rebuild trust in police department
Jackie Espinosa was sworn in as Kissimmee's new mayor during a city council meeting on Tuesday.
Trial continues for deputy accused of using Taser near gas pump, igniting suspect
Deputy David Crawford is facing misdemeanor charges after allegedly firing his taser at a man, causing him to burst into flames.
5-year-old Florida boy drowns in Kissimmee Park, deputies say
A 5-year-old boy with autism died earlier this week after he went missing and was found in a nearby pond at a park in Kissimmee, the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said.
Thieves caught on camera stealing bottles of liquor, cash in estimated $35K burglary
An Ocoee liquor store is asking for the public's help to catch a group of thieves who broke into the business overnight, stealing an estimated $35,000 worth of alcohol.
Map: How much of a restaurant worker's income comes from tips
Restaurant employees rely on the kindness of customers when it comes to tips, which can make up a sizable portion of their take home pay based on findings in a new report.
Trump hush money update: Prosecutors oppose dismissal; sentencing still pending
New York prosecutors filed paperwork Tuesday saying they will oppose dismissing President-elect Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, but may be open to delaying his sentencing.
Homemade explosive found during search warrant of Palm Coast home, deputies say
Officials in Flagler County said an apparent homemade explosive-type device found at a home earlier Tuesday morning has been captured and determined to be safe.
Orange County 18-year-old killed, crashed into utility pole
An 18-year-old man died Monday night after his vehicle went off the road and struck a utility pole in Orange County, according to FHP.
Trial begins for Florida deputy accused of setting man on fire with Taser at Wawa
The incident occurred after Osceola County deputies tracked Barreto-Baerga to a Wawa gas station in Orange County, accusing him of reckless driving on a motorcycle.
Woman hospitalized from alleged pitbull attack at Cape Canaveral beach: 'Slashed to pieces'
A woman is recovering after a vicious dog attack in Brevard County.
Human smuggling trial of Florida men begins after Indian family's freezing death near Canada border
Nearly three years after a couple from India and their two young children froze to death while trying to cross the border from Canada into the U.S., two Central Florida men will face trial on human smuggling charges, accused of being part of a criminal network that stretched around the world.
Suspect in custody after allegedly kidnapping child he met on social media, police say
The suspect, only identified as a juvenile male, led police on a chase before crashing into the back of a police car.
Florida man arrested after pretending to be undercover police officer to avoid background check
A Florida man was arrested last week after state police said he pretended to be an undercover officer in order to avoid a background check.
Orlando police looking for missing 13-year-old girl
Police are looking for a missing 13-year-old girl in Orlando.
New Orleans parade marred by shootings: 2 dead, 10 injured
New Orleans police say they're investigating after two people were killed and 10 others were wounded in two separate shootings along a parade route.
Head washed ashore on Florida beach belonged to missing man, 19: 'Insurmountable' pain
A family yearning for the return of their beloved 19-year-old brother were left devastated after a head that washed ashore in South Florida last week was identified as his.
Watch: Teen rams officer with stolen car in high-speed chase
David Doyle, 17, was sentenced to five and a half years in prison after ramming a stolen car into police constable Richard Keel during a high-speed chase in London on May 17.
Adam 'Pacman' Jones arrested after Tyson-Paul fight in Arlington
Former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones is charged with assaulting a peace officer, public intoxication and resisting and evading arrest.
Silver Alert cancelled for missing Casselberry Man
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Silver Alert for James Martin Jr. According to authorities, Martin Jr was last seen in the area of the 1400 block of Lake Shore Drive in Casselberry, Fla, wearing a gray shirt, gray shorts, and brown Crocs. Authorities believe he may be traveling in a 2015, red Volkswagen Beetle with a FL tag number Y47GXN. Authorities believe there might be a bumper sticker on the left side of the vehicle's license plate.
Safety changes come to downtown Orlando after Halloween mass shooting
Starting Friday night, Orange Avenue will reopen to vehicle traffic in an effort to address growing concerns about public safety.