Daytona police officer shot in head in critical condition; search for...
The Daytona Beach police officer shot in the head by a suspect during a call late Wednesday remains in critical condition at a Volusia hospital.
View Article5 juveniles shot after 2 open fire at Florida party for teens
Two shooters exchanged gunfire at a party for teens in Gainesville on Thursday night. No fatalities were reported.
View ArticleMan fatally shot at Orange County apartment complex
A man in his 30s was shot and killed Friday morning in an Orange County apartment complex, according to Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
View ArticleHurricane center keeping eye on strong tropical wave
A strong tropical wave emerged off the African coast Thursday afternoon, and as of Friday morning, the wave is still moving west-northwest toward the Americas.
View ArticleFlorida reports 217 COVID deaths, more than 11k cases in last week
The Florida Department of Health's weekly COVID-19 report shows that reported deaths dropped back from the previous week while positive cases climbed by nearly 1,000, although numbers have been roughly...
View Article$200K reward offered for suspect accused of shooting Daytona police officer
A $200,000 reward is available for anyone who provides information leading to the arrest of Othal Wallace, a man accused of shooting a Daytona police officer in the head late Wednesday.
View ArticleSuspect accused of shooting Daytona police officer arrested, tied to militant...
Daytona Police Department announced Othal Wallace, the suspect accused of shooting a Daytona police officer in the head, was captured.
View ArticleHomeowner shoots intruder who broke into home near Lake Underhill, Orlando...
A Lake Como homeowner shot and injured a man who broke into their home Thursday night, according to the Orlando Police Department.
View ArticleSuspect in shooting of Daytona police officer booked into Volusia jail
Othal Wallace, the suspect accused in the attempted murder of a Daytona Beach police officer, was booked into the Volusia County Jail and remained in custody Friday morning, the Volusia Sheriff’s...
View ArticleRetired Orlando police officer suspended, investigated over unemployment claims
The City of Orlando has filed disputes with the state accusing a former Orlando police officer of collecting unemployment last year while receiving a retirement pension.
View Article34 arrested or wanted on racketeering charges in Central Florida gang-busting...
More than 30 people were arrested or are wanted on racketeering charges as part of a crackdown on gangs by Central Florida law enforcement.
View ArticleFlorida reports 213 COVID deaths, more than 15K cases in last week
The state Department of Health reported 15,684 new coronavirus cases this week among Florida residents to bring the cumulative total to 2,337,613. With 213 more fatalities, 37,985 Florida residents are...
View ArticleHurricane Elsa not seen as Central Florida flood threat for now
Authorities don't see Central Florida as at a heightened risk for flooding from Hurricane Elsa but they are keeping watch and taking preliminary precautions.
View ArticleHurricane Elsa grows stronger; Central Florida remains a possible target for...
Hurricane Elsa grew stronger Friday afternoon before weakening some in the evening as its five-day projection continues to include a possible landfall in Florida on Tuesday morning, according to the...
View ArticleTeen drowns after jumping from paddleboat in Florida lake
A recent high school graduate drowned after jumping of a malfunctioning paddleboat in the middle of a Florida lake, authorities said Friday.
View ArticleMan killed in apparent self-defense shooting, Lake deputies say
Deputies are investigating a Friday night shooting that left a 52-year-old man dead, in what the alleged shooter said was in self-defense, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office said.
View ArticleShooter at large in fatal shooting, Titusville police say
Shots rang out at a Titusville home early Saturday morning, leaving one person dead as authorities search for the shooter, according to the Titusville Police Department.
View ArticleWhen will Tropical Storm Elsa hit Orlando?
Tropical Storm Elsa, which became the season’s first Category 1 hurricane on Friday when it entered the Caribbean, is forecast to turn toward Florida early next week. Central Florida and Orlando remain...
View ArticleTropical Storm Elsa: Central Florida remains in cone of uncertainty as...
Elsa was downgraded into a tropical storm Saturday morning as it plows through the Caribbean with its sights set on Florida, the National Hurricane Center said. The storm is carving through Haiti...
View ArticleTropical Storm Elsa aims for Cuba by Monday; Tampa Bay coastline under...
Tropical Storm Elsa continues its approach to Florida on Sunday with a projected path that predicts landfall near Tampa late Tuesday or early Wednesday and then slicing across the peninsula from west...
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