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Central Florida man arrested in Canada after 20 years on the run for fatal DUI crash
Read full article: Central Florida man arrested in Canada after 20 years on the run for fatal DUI crashA Central Florida man accused of killing two teenagers in a drunk driving case has been arrested over a thousand miles away in Canada.
‘Beef over a girl’ leads to death in Osceola County, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Beef over a girl’ leads to death in Osceola County, sheriff saysOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is slated to announce a homicide investigation that started with “beef over a girl,” according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Manifesto’ released after missing Florida woman’s charred remains discovered
Read full article: ‘Manifesto’ released after missing Florida woman’s charred remains discoveredOver two months after a missing Titusville woman’s charred remains were discovered, investigators have released handwritten notes belonging to the man accused of killing her.
‘Life is a gamble:’ Drug scheme turns deadly after car crashes into home, Polk sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Life is a gamble:’ Drug scheme turns deadly after car crashes into home, Polk sheriff saysTwo people are dead after a vehicle crashed into a home hear Lakeland, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
‘She was my everything:’ Investigation underway after Eustis woman found dead
Read full article: ‘She was my everything:’ Investigation underway after Eustis woman found deadLake County officials confirmed that 44-year-old Monica Islam’s body was found on May 2. Originally from Bangladesh, Monica Islam moved to Eustis in 2021 with her daughter and worked as a cashier in a local convenience store.
Remains of elderly Florida man found in bear days after deadly attack
Read full article: Remains of elderly Florida man found in bear days after deadly attackDays after an elderly man was found dead, his remains have been discovered inside a captured bear, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee in Florida
Read full article: Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband on Lake Kissimmee in FloridaA kayaker was attacked while on the water in Lake Kissimmee on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we know
Read full article: This may be the most mysterious death in Florida history. Here’s what we knowAn investigative report shows that Reeser smoked a cigarette, sitting in her easy chair before heading to bed. That was the last day she was seen alive.
Orlando police fatally shoot man who was waving ‘simulated gun’ near busy shopping area, chief says
Read full article: Orlando police fatally shoot man who was waving ‘simulated gun’ near busy shopping area, chief saysOrlando officers responded to an area near an apartment complex for an investigation on Thursday evening, according to the police department.
VIDEO: Florida deputy fatally shoots man trying to force his way into home
Read full article: VIDEO: Florida deputy fatally shoots man trying to force his way into homeFollowing a deputy-involved shooting earlier this month that left a man dead, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has finally released footage showing exactly what happened.
‘We gotta go in there!’ Armed Clermont man slain by deputy after pulling gun on front door, video shows
Read full article: ‘We gotta go in there!’ Armed Clermont man slain by deputy after pulling gun on front door, video showsFollowing a deputy-involved shooting earlier this month that left a man dead, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office has finally released footage showing exactly what happened.
‘Something needs to be done:’ 1 dead, 3 injured in Daytona Beach shooting
Read full article: ‘Something needs to be done:’ 1 dead, 3 injured in Daytona Beach shootingOne person was found dead and three others were left hospitalized after a shooting in Daytona Beach early Sunday morning, according to the police department.
Shocking details unearthed after Florida woman carjacked, set ablaze in massive drug scheme
Read full article: Shocking details unearthed after Florida woman carjacked, set ablaze in massive drug schemeAguasvivas' body was found in her burnt-out car after a carjacking last year near Winter Springs, though investigative documents have come out revealing her husband's role in the incident.
Driver behind Florida hit-and-run spree dies after crashing into tree, police say
Read full article: Driver behind Florida hit-and-run spree dies after crashing into tree, police sayThe driver behind a hit-and-run spree in Auburndale died in a crash on Tuesday morning, according to the police department.
Florida driver arrested after 3 killed amid 110 mph getaway from troopers on I-95
Read full article: Florida driver arrested after 3 killed amid 110 mph getaway from troopers on I-95A Mercedes driver was arrested this week after a getaway along Interstate 95 led to three people being killed last week, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Man accused in shooting that left woman, her 3 sons dead in Florida
Read full article: Man accused in shooting that left woman, her 3 sons dead in FloridaA mother and her three sons were killed on Wednesday evening in South Florida, leaving her daughter and the apparent shooter in the hospital, according to deputies.
Bikers ride in Volusia County to raise money for family of boy killed in dog attack
Read full article: Bikers ride in Volusia County to raise money for family of boy killed in dog attackBikers are hitting the streets of Volusia County this weekend to honor an 8-year-old boy who was killed by two dogs in DeLand.
Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroom
Read full article: Disturbing details emerge after drowned dog found in Orlando airport bathroomAn employee reported she saw a woman “on her knees cleaning up a lot of water and a lot of dog food from the floor of the bathroom,” investigators wrote.
‘Everybody’s Jessie’s best friend:’ Jessie Kirk remembered at Titusville vigil
Read full article: ‘Everybody’s Jessie’s best friend:’ Jessie Kirk remembered at Titusville vigilAs the sun set over Sand Point Park in Titusville Friday night, hundreds of people stood in respectful silence, as they listened to stories about Jessie Kirk, the beloved philanthropist whom police say was murdered last week.
Decades-long case gets new push after morbid discovery at Kissimmee motel
Read full article: Decades-long case gets new push after morbid discovery at Kissimmee motelInvestigators have renewed their push for clues decades after the discovery of a woman’s remains in Kissimmee, according to the police department.
‘Epitome of evil:’ Could this migrant be the first to die under Florida’s new law?
Read full article: ‘Epitome of evil:’ Could this migrant be the first to die under Florida’s new law?An undocumented immigrant accused of murder may be among the first to face the death penalty under one of the state’s newest laws.
‘Futile efforts:’ Ocala man found guilty after diver was mangled to death by boat propeller
Read full article: ‘Futile efforts:’ Ocala man found guilty after diver was mangled to death by boat propellerAn Ocala man accused of being responsible for the death of a diver back in 2020 has now been found guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
New video shows Florida deputies shoot, kill 911 caller during nighttime burglary
Read full article: New video shows Florida deputies shoot, kill 911 caller during nighttime burglaryThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office has finally released body-worn camera footage that shows deputies fatally shooting a man who called 911 during a burglary last month.
Burglary suspect arrested after Orange County deputies fatally shot 911 caller
Read full article: Burglary suspect arrested after Orange County deputies fatally shot 911 callerAfter being called to the scene of a burglary earlier this month, deputies said they found two men fighting in the home, one of whom was wielding a knife.
A tourist disappeared out of Florida 2 years ago. His remains were just found in Georgia
Read full article: A tourist disappeared out of Florida 2 years ago. His remains were just found in GeorgiaThe body of a U.K. tourist who disappeared after a Florida taxi ride over two years ago was finally uncovered over the border in Georgia, according to the FBI.
Woman now faces 2nd-degree murder charge after deadly road rage shooting on Colonial Drive in Orlando
Read full article: Woman now faces 2nd-degree murder charge after deadly road rage shooting on Colonial Drive in OrlandoAn Orlando woman now faces second-degree murder charges after a road rage shooting along Colonial Drive in December left one man dead, according to the police department, according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida.
‘I killed him:’ Man found shot to death next to ATV near Winter Garden home; 1 arrested
Read full article: ‘I killed him:’ Man found shot to death next to ATV near Winter Garden home; 1 arrestedPolice said they responded to the home at 1031 Horizon Street around 3:51 p.m. after receiving reports about a shooting behind the home.
Titusville police officers threatened after shooting death of man, chief says; 1 arrested
Read full article: Titusville police officers threatened after shooting death of man, chief says; 1 arrestedThe tension in Titusville continues to escalate in the wake of a shooting in which a 25-year-old man died at the hands of police officers.
‘In fear for my life:’ Woman arrested after deadly road rage shooting on Colonial Drive
Read full article: ‘In fear for my life:’ Woman arrested after deadly road rage shooting on Colonial DriveAn Orlando woman was arrested on Monday after a road rage shooting along Colonial Drive left one man dead, according to the police department.
Protestors shut down Titusville city meeting after officer-involved shooting ends with 1 dead
Read full article: Protestors shut down Titusville city meeting after officer-involved shooting ends with 1 deadProtestors flooded a Titusville City Council meeting on Tuesday evening after a man died last week following an officer-involved shooting.
Accusations fly after DeLand 8-year-old killed in brutal dog attack
Read full article: Accusations fly after DeLand 8-year-old killed in brutal dog attackAccording to the attorneys, the boy was waiting with a friend in a local gated community when the pair was approached by a couple of dogs "that did not belong."
7-year-old girl killed in junior drag racing crash at Orlando Speed World, family says
Read full article: 7-year-old girl killed in junior drag racing crash at Orlando Speed World, family saysAccording to a verified GoFundMe page, Elienisse Diaz Rodriguez had a track accident in her junior dragster at Orlando Speed World Dragway.
‘An ambush:’ Woman, gunman dead after police standoff at Clermont apartments
Read full article: ‘An ambush:’ Woman, gunman dead after police standoff at Clermont apartmentsA woman and gunman are dead following a police standoff at an apartment complex in Clermont on Wednesday evening, according to the police department.
Volusia sheriff asks residents for info after child was mauled to death by 2 dogs
Read full article: Volusia sheriff asks residents for info after child was mauled to death by 2 dogsThe Volusia sheriff is seeking information from residents after an 8-year-old boy was mauled to death by two dogs that “have been terrorizing the neighborhood for a while.”
2 arrested, 1 wanted in fatal shooting at Best Buy parking lot in Sanford
Read full article: 2 arrested, 1 wanted in fatal shooting at Best Buy parking lot in SanfordPolice announced they are searching for a final suspect after a man was shot to death in the parking lot of a Sanford Best Buy store last month.
Well-known Marion County pop warner coach is mourned after accidental death
Read full article: Well-known Marion County pop warner coach is mourned after accidental deathHe apparently died at work on Jan. 4. The family is going through an especially hard time since his daughter had just passed away before Christmas.
Florida is America’s lightning capital. Here’s how many people died in 2024
Read full article: Florida is America’s lightning capital. Here’s how many people died in 2024Florida has once again been dubbed the nation's lightning capital in 2024, and with that moniker comes a reminder to stay safe during a storm.
Florida man arrested after woman’s body found along Brevard County road
Read full article: Florida man arrested after woman’s body found along Brevard County roadDetectives reported that she had been shot to death, and the investigation revealed that she had been in a romantic relationship with 22-year-old Travion Dean.
Orlando doctor loses medical license over fatal ‘Brazilian butt lift’ operation
Read full article: Orlando doctor loses medical license over fatal ‘Brazilian butt lift’ operationA complaint claims that he “repeatedly crossed” through the patient’s abdominal muscles during the procedure, and punctured several of her organs and arteries.
Volusia deputies, nonprofits start campaign to prevent autistic children drowning deaths
Read full article: Volusia deputies, nonprofits start campaign to prevent autistic children drowning deathsJust in the last month, three children with autism drowned in Central Florida after eloping or wandering from their families.
FOUR YEARS LATER: Police still seek answers in mysterious Mount Dora double homicide
Read full article: FOUR YEARS LATER: Police still seek answers in mysterious Mount Dora double homicidePolice said they are searching for a “male suspect with a thin build,” and a $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Vigil to be held for missing Deltona 7-year-old with autism who was found dead
Read full article: Vigil to be held for missing Deltona 7-year-old with autism who was found deadThe community of Deltona is coming together Saturday for a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of 7-year-old Charlie Newton, an autistic, non-verbal boy found deceased Tuesday near his home.
TIMELINE: Orlando man accused of killing, dismembering girlfriend before stuffing her in suitcase
Read full article: TIMELINE: Orlando man accused of killing, dismembering girlfriend before stuffing her in suitcaseA well-being check for an Orange County man last month has turned into a murder investigation after his girlfriend’s body was found in Georgia, according to the sheriff’s office.
4 children killed in fatal Florida crash as driver took photo of ‘Welcome to Florida’ sign
Read full article: 4 children killed in fatal Florida crash as driver took photo of ‘Welcome to Florida’ signA New York man has been blamed for the deaths of four children in a crash along Interstate 95 last year, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

Osceola mom arrested after daughter’s death, accused of holding her head in bathtub
Read full article: Osceola mom arrested after daughter’s death, accused of holding her head in bathtubA mother arrested on Wednesday after her 14-year-old daughter was found dead is now facing first-degree murder charges, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion County
Read full article: The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion CountyIn a release, troopers said that the crash happened at U.S. Highway 301 and Southeast 144th Place Road around 11:41 a.m.
Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies say
Read full article: Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies sayBack in August, the mother and her two children were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” that they suffered in the fire, deputies said.
‘Obvious signs of trauma:’ Man arrested on murder charge in woman’s death
Read full article: ‘Obvious signs of trauma:’ Man arrested on murder charge in woman’s deathOrange County deputies are investigating after the death of a 29-year-old woman with “obvious signs of trauma,” according to a news release.
‘A gut punch:’ Stephen Sterns reacts to murder charge in newly-released jailhouse call with parents
Read full article: ‘A gut punch:’ Stephen Sterns reacts to murder charge in newly-released jailhouse call with parentsAmong the records shared on Friday was a phone call conversation involving Stephan Sterns after his arrest earlier this year.
‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himself
Read full article: ‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himselfAfter her son committed suicide earlier this year, Megan Garcia is now accusing Character.AI of sexual abuse and wrongful death.
‘Bring to justice:’ Orlando hospital accused of breaking newborn’s neck, trying to hide it
Read full article: ‘Bring to justice:’ Orlando hospital accused of breaking newborn’s neck, trying to hide itAs a result of the injury, Jahxy was paralyzed and became unable to breathe on her own, leading to her death, the lawsuit says.
Ex-Orange Sheriff’s Office sergeant accused of killing his wife, a sheriff’s lieutenant
Read full article: Ex-Orange Sheriff’s Office sergeant accused of killing his wife, a sheriff’s lieutenantA former Orange County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who retired amid a department investigation is now facing first-degree murder charges for the death of his estranged wife, who was a lieutenant.
Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemetery
Read full article: Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemeteryInvestigators said the incident over five years ago, which is when the man strangled his stepmother at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lake County.
‘Afraid for my life:’ Man in deadly road rage shooting at McDonald’s in Daytona Beach claims self-defense
Read full article: ‘Afraid for my life:’ Man in deadly road rage shooting at McDonald’s in Daytona Beach claims self-defenseThe shooter told officers that the incident stemmed from a “road rage” incident involving another man with a knife, according to police.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police sayThe suspect had been trying to flee South Florida, and he was eventually captured at a bus stop, police said.
Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campus
Read full article: Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campusStone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.
Family seeks closure after wrong-way Orlando DUI crash, suspect’s disappearance
Read full article: Family seeks closure after wrong-way Orlando DUI crash, suspect’s disappearanceMore than a year after Gissell Almonte tragically lost her life in a wrong-way crash, her family continues to grapple with the loss and the lack of justice.
Woman behind dead body found in Seminole County pleads guilty, gets prison time
Read full article: Woman behind dead body found in Seminole County pleads guilty, gets prison timeYears after the body of a 30-year-old man was dumped in Geneva, the woman behind his murder has finally received prison time, according to prosecutors.
Madeline Soto’s cause of death revealed months after her body was found
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s cause of death revealed months after her body was foundMonths after the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto was discovered in Osceola County, new investigative documents have now revealed her cause of death.
Disney to waive right to arbitration; allergy death to proceed in court
Read full article: Disney to waive right to arbitration; allergy death to proceed in courtDisney announced it’s waiving its arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the husband of a doctor who died following a meal at an Irish restaurant at Disney Springs.
‘I find some peace with the verdict:’ Susan Lorincz found guilty of killing neighbor
Read full article: ‘I find some peace with the verdict:’ Susan Lorincz found guilty of killing neighborA jury has reached a verdict in the manslaughter trial of a Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor.
Read the fine print: Disney wrongful death lawsuit sparks concern
Read full article: Read the fine print: Disney wrongful death lawsuit sparks concernA wrongful death lawsuit brings to light the fine print that people sign on a regular basis, without understanding the terms of what is being agreed upon.
‘I am not going to testify:’ Susan Lorincz, accused in shooting death of Florida neighbor, won’t take stand
Read full article: ‘I am not going to testify:’ Susan Lorincz, accused in shooting death of Florida neighbor, won’t take standThe jury will determine whether Lorincz was justified when she shot through her locked front door last year and killed Owens during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.
‘Fatally flawed:’ Disney+ subscription threatens lawsuit after woman dies during Florida trip
Read full article: ‘Fatally flawed:’ Disney+ subscription threatens lawsuit after woman dies during Florida tripNearly a year after her death, Disney is now trying to dodge a wrongful death lawsuit by pointing to her husband's Disney+ subscription.
Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his response
Read full article: Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his responseAfter the state attorney threatened to place him on a database dedicated to law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, the Osceola County Sheriff is trying to clear up what he says is a “misinterpretation of a quote” surrounding a controversial crime scene photo posted on social media.
‘Foul play:’ $10K reward for info on ‘suspicious disappearance’ of Mount Dora mom
Read full article: ‘Foul play:’ $10K reward for info on ‘suspicious disappearance’ of Mount Dora momNicole Baldwin reportedly left all of her belongings behind, including her phone, purse and shoes. Months later, police now assume she's dead.
2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claim
Read full article: 2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claimDays after 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to show up at school and was reported missing, detectives used surveillance camera footage and license plate readers to re-trace the movements of two different vehicles, including one allegedly driven by the boyfriend of Soto’s mother.
Student died of natural causes shortly after boarding Orange County school bus, officials say
Read full article: Student died of natural causes shortly after boarding Orange County school bus, officials sayOfficials reported that the College Park Middle School student who passed away shortly after getting on a school bus in April died of natural causes.