A Florida police officer halted an unmanned boat speeding at 40 mph after the operator was ejected. His brave leap onto the vessel ended the ordeal with minor injuries for the boater.

A Florida special needs teacher is accused of abusing a 5-year-old autistic student, resulting in her arrest and the school district's cooperation with law enforcement.

Trevin D. Smith was arrested for allegedly selling fentanyl to a woman who overdosed in Volusia County; he was charged after a quick operation involving a staged meet-up by detectives.

The Brevard Zoo opened a new Manatee Rehabilitation Center, admitting two manatees, Churro and Randa. The center can care for up to six manatees with advanced facilities.

A police vehicle fire in Palm Bay sparked a brush fire, leading to evacuations. The fire was contained, and residents returned home. A burn ban is in effect due to dry conditions.

Ronald Davis was sentenced to life for murdering Lucy Pat Curl in a home invasion. He pled guilty, and the victim's husband, a pastor, forgave him in court.

A Florida man, Marius Mutu, was charged for attacking an 11-year-old girl he suspected egged his home. The incident, on video, occurred in Tampa and led to his arrest.

A DUI suspect in Florida offered deputies a vodka spritzer during a car chase and remained nonchalant after being stopped with spike strips and arrested on multiple charges.

A motorcycle accident on an I-4 exit ramp resulted in a woman's death and a man's critical injuries after crashing into a wall and falling off an overpass.

A TUI Airways flight from Melbourne-Orlando Airport to Birmingham aborted takeoff due to a mechanical issue, and its landing gear collapsed; no injuries reported.

Jury selection begins for the resentencing of Troy Victorino and Jerone Hunter involved in the Deltona 'Xbox murders' due to changes in Florida's death penalty laws.

Orlando police fatally shot a man outside a lounge after he fired a shot and ignored commands to drop his weapon. Officers are on leave; an investigation is ongoing.

A Viera High School teacher was arrested on charges of battery by strangulation, with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office providing an affidavit detailing the incident. The teacher is now on administrative leave.