Man in underwear accused of burglarizing mini golf course
A Florida man was taken to jail after he allegedly burglarized a mini golf course while wearing only underwear. The Lee County Sheriff's Office said the incident happened last week at the Smuggler's Cove Adventure Golf in Fort Myers Beach.
Former coach accused of molesting children, holding teen captive
A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office.
You can renew your US passport online again
Online passport renewal is back in the U.S. with limited capacity. The U.S. State Department has relaunched a beta program for renewing your passport online, with plans to gradually increase capacity each day, reports say.
Ormond Beach teen's face slashed in knife attack: Police
An Ormond Beach man has been arrested, accused of slashing a 17-year-old’s face with a knife on Wednesday night. RJ Phifer, 34, was placed in custody near the scene of the incident on Sunny Palm Drive. He has been charged with aggravated child abuse.
Sarah Boone alleges boyfriend's death was self-defense
Sarah Boone was in court Thursday with her ninth lawyer. She’s accused of zipping her boyfriend into a suitcase and then leaving him to suffocate while she stood over him, laughing as he begged her to let him out. Boone’s attorneys said for the first time they plan to pursue a self-defense claim. Before this, Boone had made her boyfriend’s death seem accidental.
Youth basketball coach accused of molesting children
A former Boys and Girls Club basketball coach in Marion County is accused of child molestation, human trafficking, and the production and possession of child pornography, among other criminal acts, according to the Marion County Sheriff's Office. Carl Philip Lombardo, 58, was taken into custody by deputies on Wednesday at his Ocala home.
Tons of trash removed from West Melbourne property
Huge piles of garbage were finally removed from a West Melbourne neighborhood after they'd been living next to trash for almost a year.
Windermere High football stadium opens Sept. 27
Homecoming will be extra special this year for Windermere High School students as they celebrate the opening of a brand-new, on-campus football stadium.
Winter Park to start charging people to charge electric cars
The City of Winter Park says inconsiderate drivers have ruined it for everyone else when it comes to using the city's EV charging stations, which have been around for 12 years.
Woman ordered to fix concrete-filled drainage pipe
A judge ruled Thursday that Diane Goglas, a Longwood resident who filled a neighborhood drainage pipe with concrete, has just 10 days to fix the issue or face fines.
Detectives inquired about Maddie Soto possibly being pregnant
More interviews with Madeline Soto's mother, Jenn Soto, have been released by the Orange County Sheriff's Office. Investigators suggested the possibility that Maddie may have been pregnant before her death, though this has not been confirmed.
Man shoots, kills ex-girlfriend's boyfriend: Deputies
A man has been arrested for shooting and killing his ex-girlfriend's boyfriend at a Seminole County apartment on Wednesday night, according to deputies. Nathanal Samuel Bratcher II, 26, was arrested on a charge of first-degree pre-meditated murder, the Seminole County Sheriff's Office said in a news release.
WATCH: Sheriff Grady Judd speaks on efforts to combat school threats
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Superintendent Frederick Heid of Polk County Public Schools in Florida held a joint news conference about combating the recent spike in online school threats.
Therapy dog travels to help school shooting victims
Bear Berman and his therapy dog, Macie, travel to Georgia to help in the aftermath of the Apalachee High School shooting.
Man snorts cocaine to hide evidence after fleeing traffic stop: FHP
A Florida man was arrested earlier this week in Pasco County after fleeing a traffic stop and attempting to conceal illegal drugs by ingesting them, according to the Florida Highway Patrol (FHP).
Man shot, killed in Lake Mary apartment: deputies
A man is dead after being shot inside an apartment within the Sun Lake complex in Lake Mary Wednesday night, according to deputies.
2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested for alleged school threats: Sheriff Chitwood
Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
New police interviews of Jenn Soto, Stephan Sterns
Newly released videos show detectives questioning both Maddie Soto's mother, Jenn Soto, and her accused killer, Stephan Sterns. Jenn Soto's boyfriend, Sterns, is the only person charged in Maddie's death. He was arrested two days before Maddie's body was found in a field. During the interrogation, detectives expressed doubt that Sterns acted alone. They pressed Jenn Soto, particularly when she defended Sterns, even after detectives showed her photos allegedly depicting him abusing her daughter.
New owner of Seminole Towne Center says big things coming
Gilbane Development is now under contract to purchase the massive property, with city officials promising new shopping options, entertainment, and apartments. Plans for the site include demolishing part of the mall to make way for the new development. While there have been previous efforts to revamp the property, city officials are confident that this company will follow through on its plans.
2 Volusia County students, 16 and 17, arrested
Two high school students – a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old – were arrested on Wednesday after posting a school shooting threat on social media, according to Sheriff Mike Chitwood.