Two Sanford officers removed a ball python from a home bathroom Tuesday; no one was hurt.

Authorities say Elias Bautista was arrested after allegedly striking an ICE agent during an Orange County traffic stop; he faces aggravated battery charges.

A Poinciana traffic stop led deputies to arrest a 20‑year‑old Orlando man after they discovered an active Volusia County warrant. He was booked at the sheriff's processing center.

Mid‑90s highs and heat‑index values over 100°F will make Tuesday hot and muggy in Orlando. County cooling centers and free LYNX rides are available when the heat index hits 103°F.

Former Kansas edge rusher Dean Miller sued the NCAA in Orange County seeking an extra year and emergency relief so he can transfer to UCF. The complaint challenges recent denials and ties eligibility to potential NIL money.

A Central Florida couple was arrested after allegedly threatening a teen who drove their daughter home from a party. Authorities say a firearm was involved but released few details.

A proposed roundabout at U.S. 1 & Inlet Shores Drive heads to a June 24 open house after 13 crashes and five deaths over three years.

A 17-year-old faces felony murder charges after a May 8 crash in Ocala that killed an elderly couple.

A judge has ruled a 13-year-old charged in a Cocoa deadly shooting incompetent to stand trial, pausing prosecution while mental-health evaluations proceed.

A 54‑year‑old Lakeland man was arrested after an armed disturbance on County Road 542; deputies say they found a 9mm and a large stash of drugs at his home.

A Harbor Island Beach Club condo package sold for $16.3M, highlighting renewed interest in Brevard’s waterfront condo market. The county's condo activity has ticked up in recent months.

A 20-year-old motorcyclist suffered a severed forearm muscle and multiple fractures after a hit-and-run in Eustis last Monday; a 65-year-old driver was later arrested.

A U.S.-Israeli citizen extradited from Norway was arraigned Monday in Orlando on alleged threats to Jewish community centers, the FBI said.