An 11-year-old fundraising by selling chocolate was robbed of $107 by 18-year-old Isaiyah Cabrera, who was later arrested with a loaded gun. Local business owners replaced the stolen funds.

Otiz Swinton Jr. was arrested in Orlando for defrauding an elderly man of $800,000 in a bank and romance scam, using methods including cryptocurrency and counterfeit checks.

Orlando police shot a man wielding a simulated firearm at an apartment complex; an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement is underway.

Osceola County deputies rescued a 3-year-old boy with mental disabilities from a pond after he wandered away while playing. The boy, visiting for his birthday, was found during a large search operation.

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.