A father in Osceola County received a life sentence for the fatal beating of his son who tried to drink from a toilet due to thirst. The investigation found evidence of severe child abuse and neglect.

Marion County Sheriff's Office seeks 32-year-old Delvon Thornton for allegedly assaulting an elderly woman during a go-kart altercation, resulting in her injury.

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 student was injured after being hit by a police car while skateboarding; he failed to yield at a Daytona Beach intersection. He is receiving medical care; the officer was unharmed.

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.

After the FSU shooting, all victims but suspect Phoenix Ikner were released from the hospital. Ikner remains hospitalized and will face charges later. Students advocate for maintaining the current gun-buying age and improving campus safety.

UCF Athletics sued Core Group Real Estate for breach of contract, alleging missed payments under a marketing agreement and seeking damages of $136,416.67.

Two Delta Air Lines flights experienced emergencies at Orlando International Airport: an engine fire on Flight 1213 and a cabin pressure issue on Flight 1030. Both incidents are under investigation.

SpaceX successfully launched the Bandwagon-3 rideshare mission from Florida, carrying a mix of payloads including South Korea's military satellite and Atmos's PHOENIX re-entry capsule.

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.

Defense for Stephan Sterns, accused of raping and murdering 13-year-old Madeline Soto, seeks to delay a suppression hearing, citing new "confidential information."

A fire at Fairwinds Treatment Center in Clearwater caused over $1 million in damages, roof collapse, and no injuries. The cause is under investigation.