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VIDEO: Ormond Beach officer seen attacking woman after crash, police say
Read full article: VIDEO: Ormond Beach officer seen attacking woman after crash, police sayNew footage was released on Wednesday, showing what happened when an Ormond Beach officer threw a woman after she was arrested over a car crash, according to the police department.
Florida man dubbed ‘Son of the Year’ steals thousands from late mother’s estate, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man dubbed ‘Son of the Year’ steals thousands from late mother’s estate, deputies sayA 56-year-old Palm Coast man, accused of stealing thousands of dollars from his late mother’s estate, was arrested on June 18 by Flagler deputies, the sheriff’s office said.
Florida man preps bath in stranger’s home after fight with wife, sheriff says
Read full article: Florida man preps bath in stranger’s home after fight with wife, sheriff saysA Florida man was taken into custody after he was found getting ready for a bath in a stranger’s home, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Man run over, killed in Apopka while seeking shelter from storm underneath vehicle
Read full article: Man run over, killed in Apopka while seeking shelter from storm underneath vehiclePolice say a 53-year-old man was run over and killed in Apopka while seeking shelter from a storm underneath a vehicle.
World’s most dangerous bird can be kept as a pet in Florida. Here’s how
Read full article: World’s most dangerous bird can be kept as a pet in Florida. Here’s howFlorida state law allows for residents to keep a variety of strange animals as pets, though there are more than a few hoops to jump through, depending on what type of critter you want to take home.
Detectives nab Orlando man after burglary spree across South Florida
Read full article: Detectives nab Orlando man after burglary spree across South FloridaAccording to detectives, the investigation linked him to burglaries in Broward, Hillsborough, and Manatee counties, among other areas of the state.
‘Deport and Denaturalize:’ Florida Attorney General takes aim at U.S. lawmaker after viral clip
Read full article: ‘Deport and Denaturalize:’ Florida Attorney General takes aim at U.S. lawmaker after viral clipFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took aim at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday after a clip of her criticizing federal policies went viral online.
These wild Florida alligators have set world records. Here’s why they won
Read full article: These wild Florida alligators have set world records. Here’s why they wonFlorida is well known for its alligators, but what some people might not know is that a certain type of crocodilian in the Sunshine State has actually achieved world records.
SUV driver chases teen riding e-bike on Florida trail, deputies say. Watch the video
Read full article: SUV driver chases teen riding e-bike on Florida trail, deputies say. Watch the videoA Florida woman is accused of using an SUV to chase a 14-year-old boy who was riding an e-bike next to a road in Flagler County.
‘LIFTMASTER:’ Gambling den unearthed amid raid on disguised Orange County store
Read full article: ‘LIFTMASTER:’ Gambling den unearthed amid raid on disguised Orange County storeAn illegal gambling operation was uncovered at a seeming garage door repair shop in Orange County this week, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘We sold a lot:’ St. Cloud restaurant mocks former Sheriff Lopez with new menu item
Read full article: ‘We sold a lot:’ St. Cloud restaurant mocks former Sheriff Lopez with new menu itemCharged with two felony counts of racketeering and facing a prolonged suspension from his position as Osceola County Sheriff, Marcos Lopez has more pressing challenges than having become the source of mockery on social media.
‘Hamburglar:’ Car stolen from Melbourne dealership found at McDonald’s, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Hamburglar:’ Car stolen from Melbourne dealership found at McDonald’s, sheriff saysA man arrested in Brevard County is accused of stealing a car that he test drove at a dealership some days prior, only to be caught ordering food in a drive-thru with it, according to the sheriff’s office.
This may be the only bridge in Florida that you can legally graffiti. Here’s why
Read full article: This may be the only bridge in Florida that you can legally graffiti. Here’s whyAt first glance, the site looks like a victim of vandalism, though what first-time visitors might not know is that it’s all perfectly legal.
Reward offered after statue stolen during break-in at downtown Orlando law firm
Read full article: Reward offered after statue stolen during break-in at downtown Orlando law firmThe Orlando Police Department is asking the public for help after a bronze eagle statue disappeared from downtown Orlando last month.
Florida man caught with mask, knife stalked his ex-girlfriend, watched her sleep over last 6-8 months, deputies say
Read full article: Florida man caught with mask, knife stalked his ex-girlfriend, watched her sleep over last 6-8 months, deputies sayDeputies say A 20-year-old man was caught prowling a Deltona neighborhood on his way to watch his ex-girlfriend sleep.
Buc-ee’s sues ‘serial killer speakeasy’ in Winter Park over knockoff shirts
Read full article: Buc-ee’s sues ‘serial killer speakeasy’ in Winter Park over knockoff shirtsBuc-ee’s aims to bring a strange Orlando-area business to court over knockoff beaver merchandise, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday.
Man with garden shears shot, killed by Florida deputies after being bitten by gator, sheriff says
Read full article: Man with garden shears shot, killed by Florida deputies after being bitten by gator, sheriff saysA man armed with a weapon was shot by a Polk County deputy in Lakeland, according to the sheriff's office.
Victim robbed at Florida hotel by woman using different name, man in a ski mask, deputies say
Read full article: Victim robbed at Florida hotel by woman using different name, man in a ski mask, deputies sayA woman and a man arrested by Osceola County deputies are accused of working together to rob someone at a hotel near Kissimmee, according to the sheriff’s office.
Later, alligator! Video shows man stealing baby gator from Florida business, deputies say
Read full article: Later, alligator! Video shows man stealing baby gator from Florida business, deputies sayIn the video shared on social media, the suspect is seen approaching and reaching into the alligator exhibit before riding off on a bicycle.
Judge sentences Florida parents to jail for not sending kids to school
Read full article: Judge sentences Florida parents to jail for not sending kids to schoolAccording to a news release, one case involved a student who had missed 120 days of school this year, while the other involved a student with 63 absences since the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies say
Read full article: Checkers employee shoots, kills customer during dispute over food order, Florida deputies sayAn employee at a Checkers in Osceola County fatally shot a customer during an argument over his food order, according to the sheriff’s office.