Sheriff Richard Del Toro has ordered extra patrols and warned of doubled fines at Pepper Park after a recent gathering earlier this month ended with shots fired.

After days apart, Deltona's Archer is back — the family says callers used AI-manipulated images and demanded thousands in gift cards before the dog was returned.

A Valencia College student sued Flyers Wings & Grill after a ceiling collapse left her with brain and neck injuries, and the complaint points to repeat inspection citations.

A 16-year-old was wounded and arrested after an attempted e-bike robbery outside a Port St. Lucie McDonald's; police say the shot was self-inflicted.

Orlando police and federal partners say 15 people were arrested in Operation Relentless Pursuit after suspects traveled to meet who they believed were 13- and 14-year-olds.

A Davenport driver faces two aggravated‑assault counts after deputies say he aimed what looked like a firearm at another motorist. Officials say the device appeared to be a pepper‑ball launcher.

A pitbull puppy was discovered curled up and badly injured in a Flagler County ditch. Officials say the wounds have prompted a criminal investigation.

Dexter Ray King was sentenced to six years and three months after prosecutors said he stole more than $500,000 in pandemic unemployment benefits; the court ordered $549,375.50 forfeited.

A judge continued the hearing for Anna Adamo, the Okeechobee babysitter accused of poisoning an infant with antifreeze. Investigators are also re‑examining a similar 2014 probe.

A 54-year-old Rockledge man died Sunday after his motorcycle struck a pickup turning onto U.S. 1 at Chamberlin Terrace; the Florida Highway Patrol is investigating.

Orange County deputies are searching Barnett Park after a man did not return from a fishing trip Wednesday morning; dive teams and a sheriff's helicopter are assisting the effort.

A smoky blaze in the Orange County Convention Center’s West Concourse prompted a three-hour fire response as Ulta Beauty World crews finished set‑up. Officials haven’t confirmed whether the expo will be affected.

An Orlando judge gave 18-year-old Yaxiel Lebron-Flores six years after a no-contest plea in a 2023 red-light crash that killed Christian Romero; the victim’s family called the deal too lenient.