Sarah Boone trial: Closing arguments to begin
Closing arguments are expected to begin Friday in the case of Florida v. Sarah Boone, the woman accused of zipping her boyfriend, Jorge Torres, in a suitcase and leaving him inside to die. Boone has been charged with second-degree murder. Her defense attorney's claim Boone killed Torres in self-defense and suffers from Battered Woman Syndrome.
Rapper Lil Durk arrested in South Florida on murder-for-hire charge: Jail records
Chicago rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Devontay Banks, has been arrested in Florida on an alleged murder-for-hire charge, according to the Broward County Jail website.
Teen arrested after gun found near Brevard County school, sheriff says
A 13-year-old has been arrested for allegedly hiding a gun in a backpack near an elementary school.
Sarah Boone Trial: Boyfriend who died in suitcase told officers Boone 'snaps out of nowhere' prior to death
A new development emerged Thursday in the "suitcase murder" trial of Sarah Boone, as videos featuring Jorge Torres before his death were presented in court.
Teen arrested after gun found near school
A 13-year-old has been arrested for allegedly hiding a gun in a backpack near an elementary school.
2 employees charged with child neglect at foster care facility
A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.
DoorDash driver arrested in alleged road rage shooting
New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.
Fans flock to Kia Center to see Sabrina Carpenter
Pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter performed to a sold-out crowd at the Kia Center on Thursday. Fans began lining up early to enter the venue. Carpenter recently released a new album in late August before kicking off her tour. She first gained fame on the Disney Channel series "Girl Meets World" before launching her singing career. Now, she is touring the country, with her music frequently featured on various playlists.
DoorDash driver accused of road rage shooting
New video released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office captured the moment a DoorDash delivery driver was arrested for allegedly shooting at another vehicle that cut him off in traffic while he was en route to deliver an order.
Pizza contaminated with THC; Wisconsin-based business issues apology
Pizzas made and sold at a Wisconsin shop were unintentionally contaminated with THC, the local health department announced on Thursday.
2 foster care employees charged with child neglect
A foster care facility in Marion County has turned into a scene of violence, with two employees accused of neglecting their duties by allegedly watching children fight instead of intervening.
Once extinct in the wild, bird makes comeback
A bird once declared extinct in the wild is making a comeback in Central Florida, thanks in part to efforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, which is playing a crucial role in global conservation.
Orlando Health expands, acquires 3 hospitals in $439 million deal
Orlando Health is expanding its reach beyond Orlando, taking over two hospitals in Brevard County and one in Indian River County.
FEMA's 50% rule causes confusion for Florida's homeowners
Many homeowners have turned to FEMA for help recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but confusion is growing over the agency’s 50-percent rule.
Orlando Health expands, acquires 3 hospitals
Orlando Health is expanding its reach beyond Orlando, taking over two hospitals in Brevard County and one in Indian River County. Sebastian River Hospital, Rockledge Regional Medical Center, and Melbourne Regional Medical Center will be rebranded under the Orlando Health name.
Epic Universe tickets sell out in minutes
Epic wait times for Epic Universe. Thursday marked the first day Universal Studios annual passholders could buy tickets to the highly anticipated Epic Universe park, and unsurprisingly, they sold out within minutes.
FEMA's 50% rule causes confusion for homeowners
Many homeowners have turned to FEMA for help recovering from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, but confusion is growing over the agency’s 50-percent rule. The rule, which applies to homes in flood-prone areas, limits repair costs to 50 percent of the home’s market value.
Character.AI lawsuit: Florida mom claims chatbot encouraged 14-year-old son to take his life
A Florida mom has filed a lawsuit against Character.AI, an artificial intelligence company, alleging that one of its chatbots encouraged her 14-year-old son to kill himself and failed to recognize the warning signs he typed in.
Edgewater City Engineer facing investigation, accused of deliberately allowing homes to flood
Edgewater’s City Engineer is facing an investigation after citizens accused him of deliberately allowing their homes to flood.