Damian Martinez, 36, was arrested in Brevard County for an attempted bank robbery and bomb threat in Clermont, with the collaboration of multiple law enforcement agencies.

Eddie Thomas, with a prior conviction for murder, is accused of attempting to kill five people by setting fire to a group home for sexual offenders in Polk County.

Orange County authorities seek public help to find a man linked to an attempted kidnapping, offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest.

A substitute teacher in Seminole County was arrested on battery charges after reportedly punching an autistic student. He is no longer employed by the district, which emphasizes student safety.

An altercation over a food order at a Kissimmee Checkers resulted in customer Wesley Robertson being fatally shot by employee Elijah Mackey, who was charged with first-degree murder.

A fire destroyed the Good Neighbor Place thrift store in Apopka, with no casualties. A homeless man was arrested for the incident, claiming it was accidental. The community is rallying to support the store's future.

Two Sanford officers left the force for mishandling a knifepoint attack at a RaceTrac gas station. Their delay in action led to policy reviews, discipline, and retraining within the department.

Nelson Odige, the "Pine Hill Bus Stop Rapist," received a life sentence for raping a woman in Pine Hills, with more convictions possible as he confessed to four rapes.

A fire in Winter Springs killed a dog and damaged an apartment, with the cause under investigation and no human injuries reported. Firefighters responded promptly.

A 17-year-old student was arrested for bringing a gun to Belleview High School, which was found by deputies in nearby woods. The student admitted to the act and was taken into custody.

A suspect has been arrested following a shooting near Lynx Central Station in Orlando, with no ongoing public threat. The victim is in stable condition.

Orlando Police investigate a fatal shooting of a woman in a home, possibly related to a domestic incident with the victim identified as the roommate of the reporter.

Elementary school worker Jessica Rivera arrested for allegedly tampering with evidence in a teen's murder case.