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A Lake County man was held on $500,000 bond after his arrest in the death of a tire shop worker. Authorities have released few details as investigators continue to probe the case.
An Ocala woman is accused of spraying soapy water at her 83‑year‑old stepfather before stabbing him; he is hospitalized and she faces an attempted second‑degree murder booking.
A Canadian man received more than 17 years in federal prison after an Orange County undercover sting and a guilty plea for attempted enticement and CSAM charges.
An Orlando man admitted running an off-the-books payroll operation that prosecutors say cost taxpayers millions. Sentencing is set for June 24, 2026.
Police converged on a Palm Bay home Monday after an 'armed disturbance' was reported near Jupiter Boulevard and Serenade Street; residents were told to stay inside while officers secured the scene.
A broad‑daylight dispute in Kissimmee escalated into an attempted shooting that ended when the suspect’s gun jammed twice, police say. The suspect is jailed and an ICE detainer was issued.
An adult motorcyclist died after a three-vehicle crash at Calhoun Road and Kine Drive in Eustis. Troopers are investigating and the road was closed for several hours.
A Central Florida couple's car was struck in a hit‑and‑run and spun into a pond; video shows the crash and authorities are searching for the fleeing driver.
An Osceola judge denied bond for Carlos Tejada in the 2025 Kissimmee celebratory-gunfire death. The defendant will remain jailed while a trial is scheduled for April.
A 36-year-old Ocala man died Sunday after his motorcycle struck an SUV at SE 95th and SE 170th in Ocklawaha, troopers say. The crash is under investigation.
A body matching the description of missing 13-year-old Na’Sean Kirkland was recovered from Lake Eulalia in Maitland; officials say the medical examiner will confirm identity.
A 22-year-old Deer Island man died after his motorcycle was rear-ended on I-75 near mile marker 349. Troopers say the rider was thrown into traffic and later died at a hospital.
FDLE arrested a 32-year-old Ocoee resident after seizing an electronic device alleged to contain child sexual abuse material; the probe began after an NCMEC tip. The suspect is jailed on an immigration hold.
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