Bail bondsman accused of trading bonds for favors

Russell Moncrief, a 75-year-old bail bondsman accused of trading bonds for sexual favors, appeared before a judge on Wednesday. Moncrief faces three counts of human trafficking and one count of racketeering and is being held without bond at the same jail where investigators say he targeted women for over a decade.

Man paralyzed after being tased by an officer

A Florida man was left paralyzed after reportedly being tased multiple times by police while fleeing during an encounter in June. Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has taken up the case, pressing for the dismissal of charges against Farley.

Orange County boosts ballot security measures

Orange County election officials emphasized the importance of ballot security, announcing new measures including increased police presence and ballot-tracking systems to ensure votes are properly counted.

SpaceX launches 23 additional Starlink satellites

SpaceX launched 23 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday. This marked the 14th flight for the first-stage booster during liftoff from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

Casey DeSantis speaks against Amendment 3 in Orlando

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis holds a press conference alongside Florida Department of Health Surgeon General, Dr. Joseph A. Ladapo and Brevard County Sheriff, Wayne Ivey at Dockside Lake Nona in Orlando.

Teen shot girlfriend in attempted murder-suicide, police say

A 17-year-old boy is dead after shooting his 16-year-old girlfriend, wounding her, and then shooting himself, Palm Bay Police Chief Mariano Augello told reporters on Tuesday morning. The girl remains in the hospital and is listed in stable condition, he said.

Candidate accused of stealing opponent's signs

A Titusville mayor candidate is under investigation for allegedly stealing her opponent’s campaign signs. The State Attorney’s Office confirmed on Tuesday to FOX 35 News that both Vickie Conklin and her campaign manager, Earl Johnson Jr., are being charged with petit theft relating to the incident.

Orange County, Orlando strike deal on Deseret Ranch

A long-standing land dispute between Orange County and the City of Orlando is nearing resolution. The complex deal involves a large area of East Orange County, extending toward Brevard County, much of which is owned by the Mormon Church and known as Deseret Ranch.