A Summerfield driver was arrested after rear-ending a Marion County school bus last Monday; several Belleview High students were checked at hospitals. Investigators are seeking tips.

A judge rejected a plea in the 2022 shooting that killed Deputy Austin Walsh, and prosecutors upgraded charges against former deputy Andrew Lawson to second‑degree murder.

A 24-year-old Bowling Green woman died early Friday after her car went under a semi's trailer and struck a Haines City church, officials said.

Two people told deputies an Orlando man pointed a gun and tried to force them into sex; one victim ran about a mile to get help. The suspect is jailed and faces multiple charges.

Lake County deputies are searching for a man they say is armed after a deadly shooting near a Leesburg homeless camp. Deputies have identified a person of interest and are asking for tips.

Polk County deputies say a 54-year-old Lake Wales man was arrested after an acquaintance was struck with a golf club near Myrtle Ave and SR‑60; witnesses disarmed the suspect.

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.