A man was shot in the neck by a coworker in Pierson, Volusia County, sparking an ongoing investigation. The victim is expected to recover; the suspect is still at large.

Adonis Leyva was arrested for killing a young swan at Orlando's Lake Eola, facing theft and animal cruelty charges. The swan's death saddened the community, with officials citing potential mental illness as a factor.

Mount Dora Police are investigating the suspected theft of Papaya, a local pet sun conure reported missing on Aug. 18, with its cage found closed. The community is asked for information.

A man from Winter Springs was arrested for alleged petition fraud related to a failed Florida marijuana proposal, facing charges for using personal data without consent.

Lawrence Dority received a life sentence for the second-degree murder of former Orlando Magic player Adreian Payne, who was killed outside a townhouse in May 2022.

Man arrested for filming woman at a UCF library, with charges of video voyeurism and evidence tampering after trying to delete the footage. UCF Police investigate; possible student conduct sanctions for behavior breach.

Orange County deputies found two bodies with signs of violent trauma in a home near Hunter's Creek. The investigation is ongoing, with few details released.

Groveland Council candidate James O’Neil faces criminal charges and a civil lawsuit after a violent confrontation with neighbor Michael Trentadue, allegedly stemming from road rage.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia issued subpoenas to Orange County employees amid allegations of obstruction with the state's oversight on government spending.

A major collision on I-4 in Seminole County has halted westbound traffic, with injuries reported and lanes closed near Sanford, causing extensive congestion.

A man was arrested for driving 104 mph in a 40 mph zone near Disney Springs under Florida's "Super Speeder" law, marking the ninth such arrest since the law's July 1 enforcement.

The Orlando Police Department arrested Yosefi Arabu for the 2023 hit-and-run that killed 5-year-old Aiyanna McCoy; he faces charges including vehicular homicide.

A semi-truck caught fire on I-4, causing major traffic delays and lane closures. The occupants were unharmed, and authorities worked to clear the scene.