Lake County residents are on edge due to a series of violent incidents, including an attempted kidnapping and a related sexual assault case, with increasing law enforcement presence and calls for public vigilance.

Florida Rep. Carolina Amesty was booked on felony forgery charges involving notarizing her own signature and falsely claiming a UF teacher was on her school's staff.

A 22-year-old man was killed in Sanford during a sale of headphones. Two teens were arrested on first-degree murder charges after the victim's body was found in a submerged truck.

A Montverde woman was arrested on charges of murder and child abuse in the death of her boyfriend's 9-year-old daughter, with evidence from home surveillance footage.

A child died after being found unresponsive in an Orlando pool. The incident is under investigation by the police. No further details on the child’s identity have been released.

A grand jury indicted Jerry Dorisme for the murder and kidnapping of 13-year-old Rose Dieujuste, along with related charges, despite questions about his competency to stand trial.

Three individuals received federal prison sentences for conspiring to traffic methamphetamine through Orlando, with their roles varying from initiation to transport.

The Osceola County Sheriff warns the community about Cedric Bernard Griffin, a registered sexual predator living in Kissimmee, prompting public safety measures.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office arrested Mario Lockhart and seized drugs, guns, and cash in an anti-drug operation. Two guns were stolen; the event underscores the importance of secure firearm storage.

A lawsuit claims former Commissioner Regina Hill exploited a 96-year-old woman in a home sale, leading to demands for sale and damages. Hill denies separate fraud charges.

A fire at Maitland Fire Station 47 caused a $1 million loss, destroying three city vehicles but causing no injuries. An investigation for the cause is ongoing.

Kaili E. Dupuis turned herself in for her alleged accessory role in a Leesburg store clerk's murder, joining others, including the main suspect Alex Lopez, in custody.

An Uzbek national was sentenced to time served for her role in a long-running immigration and passport fraud scheme and was ordered deported immediately.