Prosecutors say a Leesburg man was indicted on 47 counts after a child under 12 recorded years of alleged abuse; officials filed notice seeking the death penalty.

Officers swarmed Daytona Beach after a Gainesville homicide suspect was spotted near the Main Street Pier. Police say the man, identified as Xavion Perry III, is considered dangerous and urged the public to call 911.

A Lake Helen driver was reportedly sprayed in the eye with Raid wasp spray during a road‑rage dispute; deputies arrested a 61‑year‑old who posted a $500 bond. Vehicle inspections reportedly backed the victim’s account.

A 56-year-old man faces charges after investigators say he exposed himself at a resort pool near SeaWorld Orlando during Memorial Day weekend. Authorities say the behavior was seen by adults and children.

A 21-year-old teacher at The Chiles Academy in Daytona Beach was fired and arrested on child abuse charges; the school says it is cooperating with investigators.

A 20-year-old babysitter in Orlando is facing child-neglect charges after a non-verbal autistic child wandered near heavy traffic on Oak Ridge Road. Authorities say the child was found dangerously close to passing cars.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant for Dusty Ray Spencer, convicted in the 1992 killing of his wife. The execution window is set late June at Florida State Prison in Starke.

A 22-year-old was arrested after deputies say she drove an SUV into a man at a Pointe Vista Circle parking lot following a confrontation. She now faces aggravated‑battery and hit‑and‑run charges.

Court filings say the man accused of killing a 93‑year‑old Orlando woman viewed older‑adult pornography before and after the 2022 slaying.

Orange County deputies responded to the 1300 block of South Central Avenue after a woman in her 50s was shot Monday; she later died and detectives are investigating. Authorities have released few details so far.

A family visiting Central Florida says their 11‑year‑old golden retriever, Brodie, died after another dog attacked him, according to FOX 35 Orlando.

A jury convicted George McFatten III of biting and assaulting Palm Bay officers during a naked December 2023 confrontation; he was sentenced to seven years in state prison.

A Palm Coast driver was arrested after an early‑morning I‑95 crash near Cocoa killed a Rockledge man. Troopers say debris from the first crash struck the following car, which carried a 4‑year‑old who was not hurt.