Surveillance video shows a Kissimmee man toss an injured Jack Russell mix into a dumpster; the dog was euthanized and the suspect faces aggravated animal cruelty charges.

A man in his 30s was fatally shot Sunday night near South Goldenrod Road; Orange County deputies say the investigation is active and no suspects have been named.

A Melbourne man was sentenced to 45 years after pleading no contest in the 2020 parking‑lot killing outside Lizzy’s and a linked shooting inside 321 Tax. Authorities say surveillance and DNA sealed the case.

A Davenport man alleged to be in the U.S. illegally hid inside the drywall of a motel bathroom after a traffic stop and short chase. Deputies used a chemical agent to coax him out and ICE placed a detainer.

A late-night Apopka patrol led officers to a man who dropped a handgun while fleeing; police say the suspect is a convicted felon and was arrested without further incident.

A DeLand woman was injured Sunday after an alleged box-cutter attack; deputies arrested 22-year-old Amarion 'Bando' Franklin.

A 22-year-old Daytona Beach man died after going missing while snorkeling in the St. Johns River near French Landing; rescuers recovered his body after an hours-long search.

A motorcyclist was killed after a pickup crossed into oncoming traffic on State Road 44 east of Huff Road, officials said. The pickup driver was seriously injured and taken to HCA Lake Monroe Hospital.

Osceola deputies arrested a Kissimmee man after an alleged fake traffic stop; authorities say his SUV had blue lights and a siren.

A Rockledge teen with autism struck an alleged intruder with a hammer during a reported break‑in on Feb. 24. Authorities arrested 29‑year‑old Brandon McCuen and multiple felony counts are pending.

Brevard Public Schools has recommended firing a veteran Space Coast teacher after alleging he failed to report two students' sexual encounter. The school board will review the case on March 10.

A pedestrian died Friday night on the I‑4 eastbound onramp from US‑27 in Davenport, the Polk County Sheriff's Office says; the crash caused hours-long backups.

An 80-year-old woman was killed and an 84-year-old man injured after both were struck in a crosswalk at Goldenrod Road and Quail Pond Street. Troopers have blocked northbound lanes as they investigate.