Altamonte Springs Police renew efforts to solve the 2004 cold case of Susan Perkins, who died escaping a kidnapper. The unidentified suspect forced her and a friend to withdraw money before they jumped from a moving car. Tips are sought.

Three protesters were arrested at a demonstration near the site of the former Pulse nightclub after Florida's removal of a Pride crosswalk, facing charges of interfering with traffic devices.

A Melbourne shooting killed a 2-year-old and critically injured two adults; police are investigating with no suspects yet identified. The community is deeply affected.

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.