Monica Islam's death in Lake County has been ruled a homicide with a gunshot wound as the cause. Her daughter fears for her safety; details about the case and suspects are scarce.

A woman died after an alligator attack while canoeing on Florida's Lake Kissimmee, with the incident involving rescue efforts and a response by local authorities.

Former Brevard County teacher Karly Anderson was found guilty of disorderly intoxication and resisting an officer. She received probation and community service.

A 73-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a Nissan Altima in Pine Hills while not in a crosswalk; the driver attempted to avoid the collision but was unsuccessful. No charges have been filed as the investigation continues.

An 89-year-old man and his dog were killed in Florida's first recorded fatal bear attack, prompting wildlife officials to respond and consider revising management plans for the state's black bear population.

Former college football player Avantae Williams has been arrested in Florida and charged with second-degree murder following a fatal shooting at McCabe's Bar in DeLand.

A year after a drive-by shooting in Sanford injured two teenagers, police seek help with new videos hoping to identify four suspects who remain uncharged.

An Orange County man, Darius Stephone Nichols, is charged with murdering his 3-month-old daughter, Nova, who had multiple injuries indicative of abuse.

Lee Hughes, a teacher at Pinellas Preparatory Academy, was arrested for attempting to send obscene material to a minor and is being held without bail.

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for ex-deputy David Barber, accused of the murder of 72-year-old Jessie Kirk in Titusville, whose burned car and remains were found after she missed a morning walk.

Two individuals were injured in an early morning shooting in Davenport, following an altercation among young men. Both victims are stable, and investigations are ongoing, with no arrests made.

A 69-year-old man from Eustis was killed after being hit by a pickup truck while bicycling on County Road 473 in Lake County. The incident is under investigation.

A man, 64, was fatally hit by a car on New York Avenue in DeLand, Florida, while crossing outside a marked crosswalk. The 21-year-old driver cooperated with the investigation.