Daytona tattoo shop offering free tattoos on Veterans Day

Daytona Beach tattoo shop, Studio 21 Tattoo, will be holding a Veterans Day event on Monday, offering free tattoos to those who have served in the United States Military. Owner and veteran Robert Howard opened shop in 2018 after moving to Florida from Indiana.

Changes proposed for 'The Compound' in Palm Bay

Palm Bay's sprawling 3,000-acre area known as "The Compound" — long infamous for crime and as a site where several bodies were found —may soon see a major transformation. USA BMX has proposed a redevelopment plan that, if approved, promises an estimated annual economic impact of $2.5 million, totaling over $10 million within the next five years.

Orlando curfew ends after Halloween shooting

The City of Orlando has ended the state of emergency and curfew for downtown Orlando following last week's deadly shooting during Halloween, which left two people dead and eight others hurt.

Orlando Halloween mass shooting victim speaks

One of the victims injured in a mass shooting on Halloween in downtown Orlando is out of the hospital. Anthony Berry said he is happy to be home and back with his family after the traumatic experience.

Inter&Co Stadium hosting 2 weekend playoff matches

Inter&Co Stadium will be packed this weekend with two high-stakes playoff matches. On Friday night, the Orlando Pride will host the Chicago Red Stars in a key playoff matchup. Then, on Saturday, Orlando City SC will face off against Charlotte FC in a do-or-die game, where the loser will be eliminated from postseason contention.

Susan Lorincz seeks reduced sentence

Susan Lorincz, convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of her neighbor, AJ Owens, has filed a motion requesting a reduced sentence. Facing a prison term of 11 1/2 to 30 years, Lorincz’s attorney argues she deserves a lighter sentence, citing a need for mental health treatment and claiming she acted under extreme duress during the shooting. Lorincz is scheduled for sentencing later this month.

Video shows fatal altercation between neighbors

Newly released video footage shows a deadly altercation between two Volusia County neighbors last month. The man who fired the fatal shot shared the video, claiming his neighbor, Marcus Blicker, tried to run him over, forcing him to open fire. The man said he acted in defense of his 16-year-old son, who he claims had been chased home by Blicker.

Search is on for Marion County hit-and-run suspect

The Florida Highway Patrol is searching for the driver of a white truck involved in a hit-and-run that left a 12-year-old girl seriously injured in Belleview. Authorities say the incident occurred Wednesday afternoon on County Road 467, shortly after school let out. The truck, a white four-door pickup towing a utility trailer, reportedly struck the girl, who is expected to recover.

Woman arrested in roommate's disappearance, death

An Orlando missing person’s case has turned into a murder investigation. Police arrested 42-year-old Giselle Victoria-Gonzalez in connection with the death of her former roommate, Runy Medina-Pacheco, who vanished in December 2022 while visiting from the Dominican Republic.

Orlando ends curfew set after Halloween shooting

Orlando lifted a curfew enacted after a mass shooting on Halloween night, ending the city’s state of emergency. The curfew expired just in time for the Electric Daisy Carnival, an annual music festival scheduled to begin in Orlando.