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Some security officers at a jail in Atlanta that is under federal investigation walked off the job after the Fulton County sheriff’s office failed to pay money owed to the third-party contractor that employs them.

An audit has raised concerns about "significant issues" within Visit Orlando's operating budget and record-keeping practices, including omissions on how $6.3 million was spent.

A transgender woman’s use of the women’s locker room at a suburban St. Louis gym is prompting protests and calls for an investigation.

The Volusia Sheriff's Office said it's now looking for a man, and possibly two suspects, it believes stole a boat and trailer last week. They're believed to possibly be tied to a larger operation or ring.

Over a dozen families who live near DeLand are suing a bar over noise they say is going on too late. The bar, DeLand City Limits Taproom, sits right near the DeLand and Deleon Springs border off Highway 17.

The skeletal remains of a homicide victim found near Apopka in 1993 were recently identified and now, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office is one step closer to solving the 30-year-old cold case, according to detectives.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is looking to the public for help locating a suspect in an armed robbery reported Friday night near Kissimmee.

Workers have begun removing a bridge over a Connecticut highway that was damaged in a fiery crash involving a gasoline tanker truck.

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont says the major traffic artery linking New England with New York will be closed for days around the area where a tanker fire damaged a bridge over Interstate 95.

Volusia sheriff's deputies investigate a shooting at a mobile home park.

On Wednesday at 4 in the morning, the Brevard Sheriff's Office says a vehicle pursuit ended when a burglary suspect ran over stop sticks, and then a foot pursuit began.

A man was shot during an argument between neighbors in Cape Canaveral, according to the sheriff’s office.

Volusia sheriff's deputies investigate a shooting at a park.

A man pulled from the water after being caught in a rip current in New Smyrna Beach has made a full recovery.

A third Holly Hill police officer has been suspended amid an investigation into the department for allegations about “inappropriate incidents”.

A Flagler County deputy riding a marked motorcycle through St. Johns County was struck by a vehicle on Interstate 95, according to the sheriff’s office.

A man died after being shot Saturday in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood has identified a man accused of abandoning his sailboat on New Smyrna Beach.

A 20-year-old Palm Coast man is accused of leading Flagler County deputies on a high-speed pursuit through residential and transit streets.

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Authorities say the baby of a pregnant woman who was shot in the western Massachusetts city of Holyoke following a fight on a downtown street was delivered at a hospital and died.

Officials say a natural gas explosion destroyed the North Carolina home of Tennessee Titans cornerback Caleb Farley.

A man arrested Saturday in Orange County is accused of first-degree murder in the shooting death of his wife, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies said they responded to the area of West Sand Lake Road and Winegard Road around 8:45 p.m. after receiving reports about the shooting.

Volusia County deputies said that the home had been reported several times in the past regarding “narcotics activity.”

The state attorney's office will decide whether to charge or clear the police officers in the death of a man during an overnight SWAT team standoff.

Volusia County deputies seized four horses from a property over the weekend, with two of them extremely emaciated, the sheriff’s office said.

A man pumping gas in Marion County was shot during an attempted carjacking, according to the sheriff’s office.

Walking the beach in Florida, you never know what the waves will bring in.

In a Mims neighborhood west of Interstate 95 called Hog Valley, Diane Judd said she remembers the emergency response back on April 18 when the Brevard Sheriff's Office said Alice McClure accidentally shot her friend as the 36-year-old failed to handle a loaded gun safely.

Flagler County deputies are searching for a 17-year-old boy missing out of Palm Coast, according to the sheriff’s office.

A 62-year-old woman has been convicted of discrimination and harassment on for making racist comments about Colombia’s first Black vice president during an antigovernment protest last year.

The pilot of a small, home-built airplane that crashed in Oak Hill two weeks ago has died.

A 3-year-old child was shot while in a vehicle in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Orange County deputies are searching for a man accused of shooting and killing a 22-year-old in September, according to the sheriff’s office.

Protests against Peruvian President Dina Boluarte’s government that have left 48 people dead since they began a month ago are spreading through the south of the Andean country with new clashes reported in the tourist city of Cusco.

Officials say that about 1,700 seals have been found dead on the Caspian Sea coast in southern Russia.

A house teeters on the edge of a beach in Volusia County as Nicole batters the Central Florida coast.

Officials with the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office released surveillance video Wednesday showing last month’s violent attack on a canvasser for Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio in Hialeah.

Oregon authorities are investigating four additional deaths potentially linked to last week's heat wave, bringing the total number of suspected hyperthermia deaths to 14.

The mayor of Portland, Oregon, warned the Pacific Northwest could see the most dangerous part of a multiday heat wave this weekend.

A man was killed in a shooting near The Florida Mall just before midnight Monday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Expert says more and more people are looking to work at pet-friendly companies in the wake of the pandemic.

The shooting happened at the IHOP location at 320 Dirksen Drive just before 6:30 p.m.

A federal judge in Texas has dismissed the bankruptcy protection case of Infowars and two other companies controlled by Alex Jones.

The 10-year-old, who we are not identifying at this time, was arrested Tuesday and charged with second-degree murder.

Mexican state prosecutors say two journalists have been shot to death in the Gulf coast state of Veracruz.

The counselor will help route certain 911 calls to mental health care providers instead of law enforcement.

A man and woman from New York will be sentenced this week for their role in a scam that defrauded a Virginia man out of more than $500,000.

The council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve $5.4 million in federal funding from the American Rescue Plan to build a new juvenile assessment center in Daytona Beach.

KPRC-TV is reporting a mother has been charged after her 13-year-old son was found in the trunk of her car at a Cy-Fair ISD drive-thru COVID testing site, the Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office warned the community on Wednesday to stay vigilant after a woman lost $3,500 in a phone scam over the weekend.

A Florida grand jury indicts a man on first-degree murder charges.

Southeast Asia’s largest ride-hailing company Grab tumbled in its market debut Thursday, following a $40 billion merger in a special purpose acquisition company deal.

A Flushing, New York man was arrested after was he was accused of breaking into a deputy's vehicles just hours after getting released from the Brevard County Jail, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing teenager.

Seventeen cats were killed in the fire at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando on Conroy Road on Sept. 15, according to the latest news release from the shelter.

The Orange-Osceola State Attorney's Office has filed criminal charges against a former Orlando Police Officer "Officer of the Year," sources tell News 6.

The man accused of shooting a Daytona Beach police officer in June will appear before a judge Wednesday on an upgraded murder charge following the officer’s death weeks after being shot in the line of duty.

A barricaded suspect in an Orlando neighborhood is prompting law enforcement presence, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

While tourism tax dollar collections have not fully rebounded in Orange County, officials say there are signs of hope.

Investigators are waiting on the final results from an autopsy to determine the cause of the infant’s death.

An argument led to a shooting in 2019, killing a 25-year-old outside Club Fenix in Orange County -- and now, the accused shooter is being offered a plea deal, according to the victim’s family.

Investigators said several people on social media are using the case to gain fame and followers.

St. Johns County Sheriff Robert Hardwick announces that the body found in the woods near Durbin Crossing is that of Tristyn Baily.

Police activity has shut down part of South Orange Avenue early Sunday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

A homicide investigation is underway after a woman was found shot after midnight Saturday, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

The Florida Highway Patrol was notified about the body on April 17 after the victim was found lying on the northbound I-95 exit ramp near Atlantic Boulevard.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 35-year-old suspect considered “armed and dangerous.”

A 17-year-old boy was airlifted to a hospital after being shot late Saturday night, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

A staffer who has accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of groping her tells a newspaper he slammed a door and told her “I don’t care” when she warned someone might see what he was doing.

With remote working likely being a concept that sticks around, creating a productive work space at home is more important than ever.

(Office of the NY Governor via AP)ALBANY, N.Y. – New York’s attorney general has promised a thorough investigation of allegations that Gov. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said Wednesday that if the investigation shows something inappropriate did happen, Cuomo should resign. If Cuomo refused to go, one option could be impeachment. No lawmakers have expressed public support for censuring Cuomo amid the investigation, and there’s no indication it’s being floated as an option down the road. It's also possible that a prosecutor could bring criminal penalties based on the attorney general's report, according to Rifkin.

In this image taken from video from the Office of the NY Governor, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference, Wednesday, March 3, 2021, in Albany, N.Y. (Office of the NY Governor via AP)ALBANY, N.Y. – New York Gov. “I now understand that I acted in a way that made people feel uncomfortable,” Cuomo said. “The facts will come out” in the attorney general's investigation, he said, reiterating his position that he “never knew at the time” that he was making anyone feel uncomfortable. The harassment allegations follow accusations that Cuomo covered up the true COVID-19 death toll on nursing home residents.

By day's end, Cuomo acquiesced to demands that Attorney General Letitia James control the inquiry. Calls for an investigation mounted after a second former employee of Cuomo's administration went public Saturday with harassment claims. AdHer accusation came days after another former aide, Lindsey Boylan, a former economic development adviser, elaborated on harassment allegations she first made in December. New York’s two U.S. senators, Charles Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand, both said an independent investigation was essential. AdJames fueled some of that criticism by issuing a report saying the Cuomo administration had undercounted deaths.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A pregnant woman was shot at AdventHealth Celebration on Thursday, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office. Officials with the sheriff’s office said the situation is under control. It is an isolated incident,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. Investigators said her condition is stable and the sheriff’s office has someone is in custody. Deputies are investigating a shooting at AdventHealth Celebration, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.

MERRITT ISLAND, Fla. – A 32-year-old man was shot and killed after the residents of a Merritt Island home returned to find him inside their house, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Brevard County deputies began conducting a death investigation into a shooting that occurred at a Merritt Island home overnight Tuesday. When deputies arrived, the homeowner walked outside to tell deputies his son was holding Dodge at gunpoint until authorities arrived. Deputies said when they were preparing to enter the home, another altercation occurred inside and Dodge was shot, according to the news release. The sheriff’s office did not identify the residents involved or the person who shot Dodge.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – A criminal investigation has been opened after an Osceola County deputy was caught on video slamming a high school student to the ground. Moments later, the deputy can be seen placing the student in handcuffs while a second deputy stands over them. Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez addressed the video in a news conference Wednesday, saying the agency has decided to turn over the investigation as a criminal investigation to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The female student went after another student and the situation escalated, according to the sheriff’s office. In the video, it shows the deputy taking the student to the ground and placing handcuffs on her.

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. – The Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office won’t seek the death penalty against the man accused of murdering a married couple in Kissimmee more than two years ago, according to court records. Ayala was initially seeking the death penalty in all three cases. Ayala previously announced she would not seek the death penalty in any case. When she first announced plans to not seek the death penalty in 2019, then-Gov. This was Aramis’ first week, beginning her term with a discussion about death penalty.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – The Florida Classic events this year will look a lot different for alumni and families who usually pack Camping World Stadium for the big game and come to Central Florida for a good time. “Not being able to be in that environment and hear the sound it’s going to be a lot different,” Solomon said. Event organizers with Florida Citrus Sports are working to keep the spirit alive, but also encourage people to donate virtually to help keep Bethune Cookman University and Florida University growing strong. There are virtual events happening this Tuesday-Saturday as part of the Florida Classic week. Anyone interested in donating or taking part in the Florida Classic can click this link at FloridaClassic.org.

“This is a case when they are trying to steal an election, they are trying to rig an election,” Trump said from the podium of the White House briefing room. Judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits there on Thursday. Trump held a small edge in Georgia, though Biden was gaining on him as votes continued to be counted. One reason is because elections officials were not allowed to process mail-in ballots until Election Day under state law. Some of the Trump team's lawsuits only demand better access for campaign observers to locations where ballots are being processed and counted.

Election officials arrive for work at the Maricopa County Recorder's Office, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, in Phoenix. The Associated Press has called the race in Arizona for Democrat Joe Biden. “The Associated Press continues to watch and analyze vote count results from Arizona as they come in,” said Sally Buzbee, AP’s executive editor. Many of the gains have been driven by the shifting politics of Maricopa County, which is home to Phoenix and its suburbs. Maricopa County accounts for 60% of the state’s vote.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said the county is finalizing a task force designed to address gang-related violence. Pastor Stovall said he is committed to calling for an end to gang-related violence among teens that has shaken the community to a level he said he has never seen before. “Once these families have to make funeral arrangements for their kids, it’s too late,” Pastor Stovall said. Mayor Demings said the citizen’s task force should be finalized this week. He said they want to make sure members of the task force are representative of the entire community.

PARIS – The Paris prosecutor’s office has opened a police investigation into suspicions of match-fixing at the French Open. The Paris prosecutor’s office said the investigation is centered on suspicions concerning one match at Roland Garros and also casting a broader look for any other evidence. German newspaper Die Welt and French sports daily L’Equipe said there were suspicious betting patterns in the first round of a women’s doubles match on Sept. 30. The prosecutor’s office said probe was opened on Oct. 1, the day after. The French tennis federation, which runs the French Open, referred all questions to the Tennis Integrity Unit, which oversees corruption investigations in the sport.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl. The Sheriff’s Office said Trouss M Byrd was last seen leaving her home in the area of Cabo San Lucas Drive in a long-sleeved shirt with butterflies and blue pajama pants. Deputies said they are concerned for her well being due to her age. Anyone who sees her is asked to call 911.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is out sick for the first time in his 33-year law enforcement career thanks to the novel coronavirus. The sheriff himself confirmed his positive COVID-19 test Friday on social media in an update on the county’s virus total. “COVID-19 update for Volusia County - and a positive COVID test for me,” Chitwood wrote. Early on in the pandemic, the sheriff was critical of the Volusia County- Florida Department of Health for not releasing that, putting first responders in danger, according to the sheriff. As of Friday morning, Volusia County has reported 6,834 cases since March, an increase by 127 in the past 24 hours.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – Update 1:52 p.m.Marjorie Lawson Byron was found safe in DeBary, officials said. Original StoryThe Volusia Sheriff’s Office is asking for the publics’ help as they try to locate a missing 82-year-old DeBary woman. According to officials, Marjorie Lawson Byron was last seen at her home on Seminole Drive late Saturday night. Deputies said Byron is about 5′2″ with grey/white hair and a thin build. Byron experiences memory loss and may not be able to answer questions,” deputies said.

Ron Tims said he checked his mail Wednesday and found a voter registration application addressed to Cody Tims — his cat, who died 12 years ago. “There’s a huge push but if they’re trying to register cats, I’m not sure who else they’re trying to register. I’m not sure if they’re trying to register dogs, mice, snakes,” Carol Tims said. The Secretary of State’s Office said the application did not come from its office and that third-party groups often use mailing lists to get names and addresses. “Third-party groups all over the country are targeting Georgia to help register qualified individuals," the Secretary of State's Office said in a statement.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Tuesday afternoon, Orange County commissioners voted to approve a $39,000 U.S. Department of Justice grant to purchase 5 "Starlight cameras" and video analytic software for the A.I.M. Unit at the Orange County Sheriff's Office, according to an interoffice memorandum from the Sheriff's Office. surveillance room at Sheriff’s Office headquarters. The feeds include traffic cameras, intersection cameras, city and county cameras and school cameras. Deputies can use the live feeds from schools to respond to an active shooter faster and more safely, if ever there was one.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – An Ohio woman who had been missing since Jan. 5 was found safe in Marion County on Monday, the Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said Julia Euphoria May had last been seen Jan. 5 in Cincinnati. Her vehicle was found one week later near Highway 316 and Northwest 145th Avenue in Marion County. Deputies on Monday did not provide details explaining the circumstances of May’s disappearance or where she was found. No further information was immediately available.