A Davenport man was convicted of fentanyl trafficking and faces 5 to 40 years in prison, with sentencing set for August 2025. His co-defendant was already sentenced to 15 years.

The Florida Highway Patrol arrested Jairo Pena Espana for a hit-and-run that killed a jogging woman in Osceola County. He faces charges including leaving the scene of a crash involving death.

Remains of diver Robert Martin, missing since 2006, were identified in Volusia County using advanced DNA testing and diving expertise.

A 9-year-old girl lost her hand in a shark attack while snorkeling off Boca Grande, Florida, necessitating surgery at a Tampa hospital. Witnesses provided immediate aid, and authorities stress such attacks are rare.

Heatwave in Orlando with peak heat indices at 105 degrees; Moderate risk of rip currents and potential for thunderstorms and gusty winds, as noted by the National Weather Service.

Ex-Sheriff Marcos Lopez is jailed on a $1 million bond for racketeering charges; he pleads not guilty. The court requires bail legitimacy checks and monitoring conditions. A 255-page affidavit may link him to a $700,000 criminal enterprise.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez pleaded not guilty to racketeering related to an illegal gambling ring, as prosecutors claim his involvement dates back to 2019.

Christopher A. Blackmon was appointed interim Sheriff of Osceola County after former Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on charges related to an illegal gambling operation.

Orlando authorities are searching for a missing 12-year-old girl, Imani Gaskin, urging the public to report any information. She was last seen wearing a black "Chucky" shirt, red sweatpants, and blue Crocs.

The Garden Theatre in Winter Garden is relaunching with the Summer Flix movie series, starting with "Encanto" on June 10 and ending with "Lilo & Stitch" on August 5.

An SUV hit a tree in Altamonte Springs, FL, injuring seven, including six children, with at least three children seriously hurt. The crash is under investigation.

A Florida man, Daniel Robinson, faces charges including attempted homicide of a law enforcement officer after an altercation during a dine-and-dash incident at The Corner Pizza Bar in Orlando.

A man was sentenced to life imprisonment for minor trafficking in Eustis, after a 911 call led to an investigation and the discovery of incriminating evidence.