Recently released affidavits indicate former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez's alleged involvement in an illegal gambling ring and accepting illicit payments.

Thieves conducted a sophisticated heist at Orlando's Adams Jewelry, methodically breaking into a safe and stealing merchandise and customer-owned jewelry.

A man in Daytona Beach Shores is charged with using a gun to force a minor into sexual acts and may have more victims; police found firearms and videos at his home.

Volusia County deputies are seeking 21-year-old Trevon L. Brown for an armed robbery, advising the public to report sightings and consider him dangerous.

A body in a state of decomposition was found at a Lady Lake construction site and is now under investigation by local authorities and the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Two people died in a shooting at the Lake Sherwood Apartments in Orlando, with the man's wound being self-inflicted. Officials suggest it was a domestic incident with no public threat.

An Orange County Sheriff's Office recruit was fired following his arrest for solicitation, highlighting challenges of police misconduct and the need for integrity in law enforcement.

Apopka police arrested two men, Gimenes-Autna and Quihua-Jimenez, for construction site thefts, leading to multiple charges and helping close several cases.

A missing child alert has been issued in Orange County, FL, for 14-year-old Savannah Singer from Apopka, with officials and the public engaged in the search.

A couple was arrested for a deadly DUI crash in Fruitland Park that killed a local artist; Tyrell Colbert faces DUI manslaughter charges, while Stephanie Colbert is charged with evidence tampering.

Historic Parramore building condemned due to gas leak and poor conditions, leaving eight residents displaced; local groups are providing aid and seeking permanent housing solutions.

A man was shot in his car in Orlando; police are searching for two suspects. The victim was treated and released from the hospital. No suspect descriptions have been provided yet.

James Fednor Meristin of Ocoee was sentenced to three years in prison for running a fraudulent tax preparation business and must pay $2.3 million in restitution.