A Florida man faces felony charges for attacking an alligator with a golf club and later mutilating its carcass. He was arrested after a local reported the gator's condition.

Orlando anticipates extreme heat, with temperatures in the 90s and heat indices of 102-106 degrees. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous conditions and possible Heat Advisories. Residents are urged to stay cool and hydrated.

Winter Garden is considering stricter rules on solicitation, addressing increased resident complaints and concerns for the homeless community's needs.

Winter Park officials passed an ordinance restricting protests near its library and events center, with dissent over its necessity and impact on the right to assemble.

Nathaniel Wadleigh was arrested in Brevard County for DUI and firing a gun from his vehicle near a Melbourne bar.

A 1-year-old boy was injured after falling from a third-story window at Southgate Apartments in Rockledge. He was airlifted to a hospital. Police are investigating the incident.

Allecia Wolfe, an Orlando grandmother, was found dead in Tennessee, leading to a homicide investigation. Authorities and her family seek answers to her mysterious death.

A SWAT team raided a DeLand property, rescuing 29 dogs from a suspected dogfighting operation. Jason Bigger was arrested and faces multiple animal cruelty charges. The Lake County Sheriff's Office is seeking tips about the case.

After a chase and crash in Orange County, 23-year-old Diego Cardenas-Osorio was arrested on a felony warrant; he crashed his vehicle, fled on foot, and was later found hiding in a shed.

Orlando is expecting a period of dangerous heat starting Friday, with possible heat advisories due to a high-pressure system bringing high temperatures. Residents are advised to stay cool and hydrated.

An attempted ATM theft at a Truist Bank in Indian Harbour Beach was foiled when the suspects' pickup truck got stuck. The culprits fled in a Tesla and remain at large.

Two teens in Marion County were sentenced to prison for roles in a 2023 crime spree ending in a triple homicide. Brewton received four life sentences, eligible for review after 25 years, while Atkins got 40 years with a review chance after 25 years.

Seminole County commissioners vote to tentatively raise property taxes for the first time in over a decade to fund essential services and address budget shortfalls.