17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custody
Read full article: 17-year-old suspect in DeLand double homicide ordered to remain in custodyDaytron W. Etkins was taken into custody Friday morning at his Eustis residence on a charge of felony accessory after the fact. DeLand police also executed a search warrant at the home as part of the ongoing investigation.
Winter Haven man arrested again after getting presidential clemency
Read full article: Winter Haven man arrested again after getting presidential clemencyA Central Florida man has been arrested over drug-related charges, roughly one year after he originally got out of prison on a commuted sentence, deputies said.
Dad, woman arrested after toddler dies from Kratom ingestion, West Melbourne police say
Read full article: Dad, woman arrested after toddler dies from Kratom ingestion, West Melbourne police sayAfter a 2-year-old girl died earlier this year, her father is now facing charges of manslaughter and child neglect, according to the West Melbourne Police Department.
New Florida rules advise against drugs for depression, anxiety for kids
Read full article: New Florida rules advise against drugs for depression, anxiety for kidsThe Florida Department of Health issued guidance for psychotropic pharmacotherapy in children 5 to 17, recommending against the use of drugs to treat mental health conditions like depression, anxiety or attention-deficit related disorders in most cases.
Florida man caught with ‘Whizzinator’ in back seat of patrol car, video shows
Read full article: Florida man caught with ‘Whizzinator’ in back seat of patrol car, video showsPer investigators, Shepard had a “jerry-rigged Whizzinator,” a fake bladder of fake urine wired to a heating pad with a faux penis to make it look convincing.
Volusia sheriff responds to Holly Hill pastor after son’s arrest in drug, gang operation
Read full article: Volusia sheriff responds to Holly Hill pastor after son’s arrest in drug, gang operationThe Volusia County Sheriff is responding to a Holly Hill church pastor who told News 6 her son was not involved in a major drug and gang operation, saying investigators surveilled the house next to the church for almost a year and saw people selling marijuana.
‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Can’t make this stuff up:’ Florida woman caught with cocaine in her ‘lower region,’ sheriff saysA Palm Bay woman was arrested over the weekend after she was caught with cocaine in her “lower region” after a traffic stop, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Bond set at $1.14 Million for Orange County probation officer accused of leaking arrest warrants to fentanyl ring
Read full article: Bond set at $1.14 Million for Orange County probation officer accused of leaking arrest warrants to fentanyl ringA former probation officer faces over 560 years in prison after she helped warn members of a drug trafficking group that investigators were closing in, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Here’s when John Morgan’s new Florida political party will finally be revealed
Read full article: Here’s when John Morgan’s new Florida political party will finally be revealedA $100,000 contest to name John Morgan’s new third party here in Florida is officially wrapping up, though the reveal date is expected to come later this month.
Here’s how you can win $100K to name John Morgan’s new Florida political party
Read full article: Here’s how you can win $100K to name John Morgan’s new Florida political partyAfter teasing a $100,000 prize for someone who can name his political party, John Morgan has now officially launched the contest.
Here’s how you can win $100K to name John Morgan’s new Florida political party
Read full article: Here’s how you can win $100K to name John Morgan’s new Florida political partyAfter teasing the $100,000 prize for a contest to name his political party, John Morgan has now officially launched the contest.
Central Florida teacher found in hotel with meth after disappearance, police say
Read full article: Central Florida teacher found in hotel with meth after disappearance, police sayAn elementary school teacher was arrested on Friday after being caught with drugs following a well-being check, according to the Titusville Police Department.
John Morgan promises $100K for anyone who can name his new Florida political party
Read full article: John Morgan promises $100K for anyone who can name his new Florida political partyOrlando attorney John Morgan took to social media to announce a contest: a $100,000 prize for whomever can name his new third party here in Florida.
‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discovery
Read full article: ‘It’s not my truck:’ Central Florida traffic stop leads to surprising discoveryA simple traffic stop this month escalated after an officer found illicit substances inside, according to new footage released by the police department.
‘RISE AND SHINE:’ Volusia deputies storm drug house, find over 100K pills inside
Read full article: ‘RISE AND SHINE:’ Volusia deputies storm drug house, find over 100K pills insideDeputies uncovered plenty of illicit substances after they stormed a drug home early Thursday morning, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit says
Read full article: Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit saysWestgate Lakes Resort & Spa is now under fire after a baby stumbled across a spoon possibly laced with fentanyl, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.
‘King of slumlords:’ Major New Smyrna Beach drug house busted by sheriff
Read full article: ‘King of slumlords:’ Major New Smyrna Beach drug house busted by sheriffOver 20 people were taken into custody after a massive raid on a drug home in Volusia County early Thursday morning, according to the sheriff.
‘Didn’t get too far:’ SWAT bust leads to major finds in DeBary, Sanford, video shows
Read full article: ‘Didn’t get too far:’ SWAT bust leads to major finds in DeBary, Sanford, video showsA drug bust at a home in DeBary early Thursday morning yielded some major finds, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vaping
Read full article: Restrooms will be shut down at this Central Florida high school over vapingIn an email to parents, the school principal wrote that the ongoing vaping problems on campus have sparked "environmental concerns in student restrooms."
Palm Bay police await identification after remains found near missing person investigation
Read full article: Palm Bay police await identification after remains found near missing person investigationPolice in Palm Bay are awaiting confirmation from the medical examiner after human remains were discovered in a wooded area, a development investigators say could be connected to a missing person who has not been seen alive for about a year.
‘Dirtbag:’ Missing Florida girl found with man who strapped vapes to his genitals, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Dirtbag:’ Missing Florida girl found with man who strapped vapes to his genitals, deputies sayAn 18-year-old man in Palm Coast was arrested after he was found with a missing Central Florida girl earlier this month, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida pushes back in pot petitions lawsuit
Read full article: Florida pushes back in pot petitions lawsuitAttorneys for Byrd pointed to issues such as trying to prevent petition fraud as they defended the directives, which invalidated about 42,000 petitions signed by what are known as “inactive” voters and nearly 29,000 petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers.
‘The naughty list:’ Wrong tag leads to arrest of wanted Central Florida man
Read full article: ‘The naughty list:’ Wrong tag leads to arrest of wanted Central Florida manA wanted Central Florida man was caught after deputies noticed that his car had a wrong tag, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Breaking Bad on steroids:’ Florida sheriff details seizure of 92,000 pounds of drugs, arsenal of weapons
Read full article: ‘Breaking Bad on steroids:’ Florida sheriff details seizure of 92,000 pounds of drugs, arsenal of weaponsBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey details the seizure of 92,000 pounds of 7-OH and an arsenal of weapons and explosives.
Florida fires back in smoke shop product fight
Read full article: Florida fires back in smoke shop product fightAttorney General James Uthmeier is asking an administrative law judge to toss out a challenge to an emergency rule banning the sale and manufacture of a concentrated byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH.
California men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stop
Read full article: California men found with 46 pounds of marijuana during Orlando traffic stopDuring a traffic stop on Monday afternoon, a trooper in Orange County uncovered a major trove of illicit marijuana, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
New video, documents show moment Orlando SWAT opened fire at tattoo parlor, killing 1
Read full article: New video, documents show moment Orlando SWAT opened fire at tattoo parlor, killing 1Three days after the execution of a search warrant at a tattoo shop resulted in an officer-involved shooting, video obtained by News 6 shows the moment Orlando police officers started shooting when a man opened the back door of the shop.
8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose case
Read full article: 8-year-old’s 911 call leads to father’s arrest in Volusia County overdose caseA terrified 8-year-old boy called 911 Tuesday afternoon to report that his father would not wake up, leading to the arrest of a Volusia County man now facing child endangerment charges.
‘Such trauma:’ Child calls 911 after dad smokes heroin, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Such trauma:’ Child calls 911 after dad smokes heroin, Volusia sheriff saysAn 8-year-old boy has been credited with saving his father’s life after finding him unconscious on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
‘Operation Roadrunner:’ Drug trafficking ring dismantled in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘Operation Roadrunner:’ Drug trafficking ring dismantled in Central FloridaA drug trafficking ring was dismantled in Central Florida after a series of raids and arrests, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins join law enforcement officials to announce crackdown on nitrous oxide sales
Read full article: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins join law enforcement officials to announce crackdown on nitrous oxide salesFlorida First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins joined law enforcement officials on Tuesday to announce a statewide operation cracking down on the sale of nitrous oxide.
Officers caught in major drug scheme at Orange County jail, investigators say
Read full article: Officers caught in major drug scheme at Orange County jail, investigators sayTwo Orange County corrections officers were taken into custody after they were caught in a major drug scheme going on at the county jail, according to the MBI.
Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to pass
Read full article: Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to passA Winter Springs man has been arrested after an amendment on Florida’s ballots last year failed to pass, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
‘Wild ‘N Out:’ Drug ringleader gets major prison time, $1M fine, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Wild ‘N Out:’ Drug ringleader gets major prison time, $1M fine, Volusia sheriff saysOne of the leaders behind a major drug trafficking ring in Volusia County was finally sentenced this week, according to the sheriff’s office.
SWAT Team nabs trafficker in major Leesburg drug bust, deputies say
Read full article: SWAT Team nabs trafficker in major Leesburg drug bust, deputies sayA six-month-long operation out of Lake County finally yielded an arrest on Tuesday as a drug trafficker was taken into custody, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
This drug is now banned from Florida in new emergency order
Read full article: This drug is now banned from Florida in new emergency orderFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an emergency rule on Wednesday to designate a certain drug as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state, according to his office.
Colombian ‘drug lord’ arrested in Central Florida over 29 known murders
Read full article: Colombian ‘drug lord’ arrested in Central Florida over 29 known murdersA Colombian “drug lord” was taken into custody this month over his alleged connection to 29 murders and other related crimes, according to ICE.
Traffic stop in Cocoa leads to arrest of 13-time convicted felon, deputies say
Read full article: Traffic stop in Cocoa leads to arrest of 13-time convicted felon, deputies sayA 29-year-old man from Cocoa was arrested after deputies allegedly found more than 20 grams of Fentanyl and cocaine hidden underneath a child’s car seat during a traffic stop, the police department said.
Drug trafficker dies in ICE custody following convictions in Volusia County
Read full article: Drug trafficker dies in ICE custody following convictions in Volusia CountyA Canadian citizen in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement died earlier this week, prompting an investigation, according to ICE officials.
Polk County bust seizes 35 pounds of fentanyl, arrests cartel members
Read full article: Polk County bust seizes 35 pounds of fentanyl, arrests cartel membersPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd is set to speak on Tuesday morning about a groundbreaking fentanyl trafficking investigation, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Cold to the touch:’ Orlando mom gets prison time after 5-year-old dies from fentanyl
Read full article: ‘Cold to the touch:’ Orlando mom gets prison time after 5-year-old dies from fentanylAn Orlando woman has been sentenced to six years in prison after her 5-year-old son died with hard drugs in his system.
Central Florida drug conspiracy leaves 5 people facing major prison time
Read full article: Central Florida drug conspiracy leaves 5 people facing major prison timeFive people have pleaded guilty to a cocaine conspiracy stemming from an apartment in Kissimmee, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Local organization reacts to bodycam footage that shows SWAT raid shoot, kill man
Read full article: Local organization reacts to bodycam footage that shows SWAT raid shoot, kill manThis week, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a video with multiple angles, which deputies believe shows 32-year-old Tyrone Bartley reaching behind a bedroom door for a rifle during a May 16 SWAT raid before they took his life.
Deltona considers ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries, sparking resident concern
Read full article: Deltona considers ban on new medical marijuana dispensaries, sparking resident concernDeltona leaders are considering a proposal to ban any new medical marijuana dispensaries from opening within city limits, a move that has some residents speaking out.
5-car Sanford crash ends with arrest after driver ‘suspiciously’ hides bag in bushes
Read full article: 5-car Sanford crash ends with arrest after driver ‘suspiciously’ hides bag in bushesA driver now faces charges of child neglect and drug possession after he was seen stashing a bag in the bushes following a five-car crash, Sanford police announced.
‘RIP OFF:’ TJ Maxx shoplifting leads to startling discoveries, Flagler deputies say
Read full article: ‘RIP OFF:’ TJ Maxx shoplifting leads to startling discoveries, Flagler deputies sayTwo Palatka women were arrested on Wednesday after they were caught shoplifting from a TJ Maxx store in Palm Coast, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Medical emergency’ at Cocoa Beach High School sparks investigation
Read full article: ‘Medical emergency’ at Cocoa Beach High School sparks investigationA student suffered a "medical emergency" on Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation into exactly what happened, the Cocoa Beach Police Department announced.
Are Narcan-dispensing vending machines necessary? Here are 404 reasons why
Read full article: Are Narcan-dispensing vending machines necessary? Here are 404 reasons whyWhen Deland-based Foundations to Freedom founder Katherine Russell placed two Narcan-dispensing vending machines in Volusia County, she knew people would pick up the free packets.
These states have the biggest drug problems, study finds. Here’s how Florida ranks
Read full article: These states have the biggest drug problems, study finds. Here’s how Florida ranksThe study examines factors like drug addiction, law enforcement and health issues to rank each of the country’s 50 states.
Husband of woman killed in Winter Springs carjacking pleads guilty in drug ring case
Read full article: Husband of woman killed in Winter Springs carjacking pleads guilty in drug ring caseThe man whose wife was killed last year after a brazen carjacking, caught on camera in Winter Springs last year, pleaded guilty Friday as part of the larger investigation into a massive drug ring and money laundering scheme.
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.
Florida mother arrested after 5-year-old son ingests meth, later dies, police say
Read full article: Florida mother arrested after 5-year-old son ingests meth, later dies, police sayA Florida mother faces manslaughter charges after her 5-year-old son died after swallowing methamphetamine, according to an arrest report.
‘Poison peddlers:’ Drug house busted in Flagler County after fatal overdose
Read full article: ‘Poison peddlers:’ Drug house busted in Flagler County after fatal overdoseOn Thursday morning, Flagler County deputies shut down a drug house after an overdose death happened there earlier this month, according to the sheriff’s office.
Counterfeit Xanax, found in home of dead overdose victim, tests positive for fentanyl, Volusia sheriff says
Read full article: Counterfeit Xanax, found in home of dead overdose victim, tests positive for fentanyl, Volusia sheriff saysDozens of counterfeit Xanax pills have been recovered from the Deltona home of an overdose victim who was found dead, according to Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood.
Judge weighs Florida social media law
Read full article: Judge weighs Florida social media lawA 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.
Cocaine found in couch, over $50K in dryer hose at Volusia County apartment
Read full article: Cocaine found in couch, over $50K in dryer hose at Volusia County apartmentDeputies said they searched the home at 700 Integra Dunes Circle, uncovering around 60 grams of cocaine hidden in a “couch compartment.”
Deaths caused by fentanyl, other opioids down in latest Florida report
Read full article: Deaths caused by fentanyl, other opioids down in latest Florida reportThe annual Medical Examiners Commission Drug Report found drug-related deaths across the board in Florida were down 5% in 2023, with drug-related deaths down most categories.
‘Queen Bee’ drug dealer tied to White supremacist gang gets presidential clemency
Read full article: ‘Queen Bee’ drug dealer tied to White supremacist gang gets presidential clemencyInvestigative documents show the woman — known as “Queen Bee” — had taken part in a 2014 drug ring with the Aryan Circle, a white supremacist gang based primarily in Texas.
‘Attempting to return lost items:’ Brevard County Sheriff seeks owner of 25 kilos of cocaine found along coast
Read full article: ‘Attempting to return lost items:’ Brevard County Sheriff seeks owner of 25 kilos of cocaine found along coastThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office is working to identify the owner of approximately 25 kilograms of cocaine discovered along the coastline.
‘Operation Night Cap:’ Over 30 suspected amid drug stings at these downtown Orlando bars
Read full article: ‘Operation Night Cap:’ Over 30 suspected amid drug stings at these downtown Orlando barsDuring the operation, police said they were able to enter these bars and nightclubs with firearms “due to inadequate or non-existent wand searches.”
Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuana
Read full article: Florida’s ‘Pot Daddy’ speaks: John Morgan talks to News 6 on legalizing marijuanaThis week, the spotlight is on attorney John Morgan, a driving force behind the movement to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida.
Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Here’s what both sides say about it
Read full article: Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Here’s what both sides say about it"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?
Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Here’s what both sides say about it
Read full article: Is Donald Trump behind Project 2025? Here’s what both sides say about it"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?
Man and woman arrested after more than 18 kilos of cocaine, other drugs, found at Volusia County home
Read full article: Man and woman arrested after more than 18 kilos of cocaine, other drugs, found at Volusia County homeA man and a woman face a host of drug charges after a search of their Daytona Beach home uncovered cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
‘CLOSED FOR BUSINESS:’ Flagler drug house run by ‘Poison Peddler’ shut down, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: ‘CLOSED FOR BUSINESS:’ Flagler drug house run by ‘Poison Peddler’ shut down, sheriff’s office saysDeputies said they served a narcotics-related search warrant at 4657 Canal Ave. in Bunnell on Thursday.
Are ‘cocaine sharks’ swimming along Florida’s coast? Here’s what we know
Read full article: Are ‘cocaine sharks’ swimming along Florida’s coast? Here’s what we knowLarge amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?
News 6 rides with Daytona Beach police amid search for drug traffickers
Read full article: News 6 rides with Daytona Beach police amid search for drug traffickersNews 6 rode along side Daytona Beach police on Thursday as they searched properties to find 32 suspects in their investigation dubbed “Operation Ice Breaker.”
Task force in Osceola County shares how they plan to tackle opioid epidemic
Read full article: Task force in Osceola County shares how they plan to tackle opioid epidemicThe Osceola Opioid Task Force has recently unveiled their final recommendations on how the county should allocate over $12 million they will receive over the next 18 years to combat the opioid epidemic.
3 arrested as Coast Guard unloads over 7K pounds of intercepted cocaine in Florida
Read full article: 3 arrested as Coast Guard unloads over 7K pounds of intercepted cocaine in FloridaU.S. Coast Guard crews worked to unload some $96 million in interdicted drugs at a South Florida port as a trio of suspected smugglers await trial in federal court.
