Teen shot multiple times in Orange County community, neighbors say
Read full article: Teen shot multiple times in Orange County community, neighbors sayNeighbors said a teenager was found shot overnight in Wedgefield, and residents are waiting for more information from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
‘Best day of my life:’ Family of Carlos Perez relieved after alleged killer withdraws plea deal
Read full article: ‘Best day of my life:’ Family of Carlos Perez relieved after alleged killer withdraws plea dealWith a plea deal now scrapped, the manslaughter case against Savion Lambert could proceed to trial - a trial that Carlos Perez's family would like to see be moved out of Orange County.
New renderings released for Pulse memorial as project reaches 60% design phase
Read full article: New renderings released for Pulse memorial as project reaches 60% design phaseWhile city leaders say the memorial is meant to honor the 49 victims and provide a space for reflection, some advisory board members say the design does not adequately represent communities most impacted by the tragedy.
‘No one saw anything:’ Shooting erupts at 100-person party, Marion sheriff says
Read full article: ‘No one saw anything:’ Shooting erupts at 100-person party, Marion sheriff saysA shooting broke out at a home in Reddick over the weekend, though investigators are being left with little to work with, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman in coma after shooting in Sumter County, family points to signs of domestic abuse
Read full article: Woman in coma after shooting in Sumter County, family points to signs of domestic abuseA Sumter County woman is in a medically induced coma after being shot in the neck in what her family says is a case of domestic violence involving her boyfriend.
Flagler County deputy in hot water after 11-year-old grazed by bullet
Read full article: Flagler County deputy in hot water after 11-year-old grazed by bulletA Flagler County deputy has been released from his law enforcement duties after grazing an 11-year-old boy with a stray bullet last year, according to the sheriff’s office.
Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shot
Read full article: Volusia deputy’s bodycam video shows the moment he was shotNewly-released body-worn camera video shows the moment a Volusia County deputy was shot during a call to a Deltona home in March. Luis Diaz Polanco is facing charges of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer for the March 2 shooting.
2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-old
Read full article: 2 teens arrested in Deltona Christmas Day shooting death of 17-year-oldAccording to the sheriff’s office, the teens knew the victim through online gaming and traveled from the Tampa area to Deltona to trade an AR-style rifle — one that was later determined to be stolen.
Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attack
Read full article: Volusia deputy shooting suspect’s confession shows mental state, events leading to attackTranscripts of the confession of the man accused of shooting a Volusia County deputy show what he happened leading up to the shooting.
Teen dead, 2 injured after shooting at house party at Davenport home
Read full article: Teen dead, 2 injured after shooting at house party at Davenport homeOne person is dead and two others are in stable condition after a shooting broke out at a large gathering at a Davenport home just after 1 a.m., Osceola County deputies said.
16-year-old accused of ‘gang-related’ Orlando shooting charged as an adult
Read full article: 16-year-old accused of ‘gang-related’ Orlando shooting charged as an adultCody Doggett faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm in connection with the Feb. 15 shooting outside Sister Soul Food, according to court documents.
16-year-old accused of ‘gang-related’ Orlando shooting charged as an adult
Read full article: 16-year-old accused of ‘gang-related’ Orlando shooting charged as an adultCody Doggett faces a charge of attempted second-degree murder with a firearm in connection with the Feb. 15 shooting outside Sister Soul Food, according to court documents.
Teen hospitalized after being shot multiple times at Maitland apartment complex
Read full article: Teen hospitalized after being shot multiple times at Maitland apartment complexMaitland police responded shortly after 6 p.m. Saturday to reports of gunshots at the Grand Reserve Apartments off Maitland Summit Boulevard on the city’s west side.
Some confession transcript pages to stay sealed for accused Volusia County deputy shooter
Read full article: Some confession transcript pages to stay sealed for accused Volusia County deputy shooterLuis Diaz Polanco, 31, faces two counts of attempted murder after investigators say he opened fire on Deputy Jose Rivera during a call at a Deltona home on Candler Drive in March.
Armed Vietnam veteran shot to death in faceoff with deputies, Polk County sheriff says
Read full article: Armed Vietnam veteran shot to death in faceoff with deputies, Polk County sheriff saysAccording to Sheriff Grady Judd, deputies responded to the Lakeland home after being told that the man had called a crisis hotline.
Man accused of attempted murder after shooting into ex-girlfriend’s car, Osceola County deputies say
Read full article: Man accused of attempted murder after shooting into ex-girlfriend’s car, Osceola County deputies sayDeputies said a man shot into his ex-girlfriend’s car on Fortune Road, assaulted her and fled with a child before surrendering hours later and being arrested on multiple charges.
Elderly man with dementia shoots his son at Kissimmee home, deputies say
Read full article: Elderly man with dementia shoots his son at Kissimmee home, deputies sayDeputies responded to a home in Kissimmee on Friday afternoon after an elderly man with dementia shot his son, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Shot while working: Two window installers recovering after being shot in Winter Park
Read full article: Shot while working: Two window installers recovering after being shot in Winter ParkTwo window installers were shot while on the job in a Winter Park neighborhood, prompting a multi-agency search that ended with two suspects in custody, according to police.
TIMELINE: Police reveal what happened during deadly standoff in Palm Bay neighborhood
Read full article: TIMELINE: Police reveal what happened during deadly standoff in Palm Bay neighborhoodWe have a new look at the gunfire that came from a house as police took cover in the middle of a deadly standoff. Three hours later Monday, after officers returned fire, police said the barricaded woman inside the house alone was dead.
Pulse Nightclub building demolished, clearing way for permanent memorial
Read full article: Pulse Nightclub building demolished, clearing way for permanent memorialNearly a decade after the Pulse nightclub mass shooting, the building where 49 people were killed was demolished Wednesday, marking a significant step toward the creation of a permanent memorial.
Two hurt in shooting outside Sanford barbershop captured on video
Read full article: Two hurt in shooting outside Sanford barbershop captured on videoTwo people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting outside a Sanford barbershop near a Walmart on Orlando Drive, police said. Witness Natonia Smith said she heard two gunshots, then saw two young men struggle over a gun as she called 911 and recorded video. Police said the incident appears isolated and involved people who know each other.
Woman arrested in shooting at Rihanna’s home had legal issues in Orlando
Read full article: Woman arrested in shooting at Rihanna’s home had legal issues in OrlandoThe woman who was arrested for shooting at Rihanna’s Beverly Hills home Sunday has had encounters with police in Orlando, News 6 has learned.
Video of fatal shooting outside Orlando nightclub shown in court
Read full article: Video of fatal shooting outside Orlando nightclub shown in courtSurveillance video played for the first time in an Orange County courtroom Monday showed the moments leading up to the fatal shooting outside an Orlando nightclub late last month, as well as the incident itself.
Bodycam takes direct hit as Volusia deputy is shot twice during battery investigation, sheriff says
Read full article: Bodycam takes direct hit as Volusia deputy is shot twice during battery investigation, sheriff saysA deputy is conscious and alert after being shot twice on Monday evening, and his department-issued body camera may have helped save his life, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Shooting ‘prank’ at Orange County high school sparks lockdown, deputies say
Read full article: Shooting ‘prank’ at Orange County high school sparks lockdown, deputies sayUniversity High School was placed on lockdown on Monday afternoon after a reported shooting turned out to be a "prank," according to the sheriff's office.
Arrest made after shooting at busy Orange County basketball court, deputies say
Read full article: Arrest made after shooting at busy Orange County basketball court, deputies sayA 38-year-old man was arrested after he shot another man in the stomach Sunday afternoon during an argument at a busy basketball court in Shadow Bay Park, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Surveillance video of fatal shooting outside Orlando nightclub slated to be shown in court
Read full article: Surveillance video of fatal shooting outside Orlando nightclub slated to be shown in courtSurveillance video capturing a fatal shooting outside an Orlando nightclub last weekend will be shown in court, defense attorney Mark O’Mara told News 6.
Oviedo gunman caught after bullets fly into family’s living room, police say
Read full article: Oviedo gunman caught after bullets fly into family’s living room, police sayA gunman in Oviedo was taken into custody after he was spotted firing off several rounds in a local neighborhood, according to the police department.
Defense attorney raises self-defense claim in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclub
Read full article: Defense attorney raises self-defense claim in deadly shooting outside Orlando nightclubNew details are emerging in a deadly shooting that happened outside a popular Orlando nightclub early Sunday morning, as the suspect’s attorney suggests the case could involve self-defense.
Cuban authorities report 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops boat registered in Florida
Read full article: Cuban authorities report 4 dead, 6 injured after Cuban border patrol stops boat registered in FloridaCuban diplomats announced that four were killed and six were injured after a speedboat registered in Florida was caught on Wednesday in Cuban waters, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.
Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff says
Read full article: Shoplifting suspect shot outside Orange County Walmart revealed to be sex offender, sheriff saysThe masked shoplifting suspect shot by an Orange County deputy outside a local Walmart had a violent criminal history, Sheriff John Mina announced on Tuesday.
16-year-old arrested for his part in ‘gang-related’ shooting that injured 4 juveniles in Parramore
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested for his part in ‘gang-related’ shooting that injured 4 juveniles in ParramorePolice said on Monday that a 16-year-old was arrested for his part in a “gang-related” shooting that injured four juveniles in the Parramore neighborhood near downtown Orlando on Feb. 15.
Walmart’s past shoplifting policy stressed restraint, safety over confrontation
Read full article: Walmart’s past shoplifting policy stressed restraint, safety over confrontationThe shooting of two suspected shoplifters by law enforcement at Walmart stores in Orange and Osceola counties this week is raising new questions about how the retail giant handles theft.
Walmart shoplifting suspect shot by Orange County deputy declared ‘martial law,’ sheriff says
Read full article: Walmart shoplifting suspect shot by Orange County deputy declared ‘martial law,’ sheriff saysA masked shoplifting suspect shot by an Orange County deputy near a Walmart had recently been arrested, according to the sheriff.
WATCH LIVE: Orange County sheriff gives update on shooting of masked shoplifting suspect outside Walmart
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Orange County sheriff gives update on shooting of masked shoplifting suspect outside WalmartDeputies shot a masked suspect along East Colonial Drive after the man ignored repeated commands during a confrontation linked to a reported shoplifting attempt at a nearby Walmart, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Man killed in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village shooting after altercation; suspect arrested, police say
Read full article: Man killed in Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village shooting after altercation; suspect arrested, police sayAn 33-year-old man was shot and killed early Sunday after a dispute along North Orange Avenue, according to police.
‘Took him out:’ Deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old armed shoplifting suspect inside Poinciana Walmart
Read full article: ‘Took him out:’ Deputy shoots, kills 16-year-old armed shoplifting suspect inside Poinciana WalmartDeputies rushed to the scene of a Walmart in Poinciana after a shooting broke out on Thursday evening, according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
Both persons of interest in custody after 18-year-old shot, killed in Leesburg, police say
Read full article: Both persons of interest in custody after 18-year-old shot, killed in Leesburg, police sayU.S. Marshals have taken into custody a second person of interest in the shooting death of an 18-year-old at a Leesburg park, according to police.
‘Weak:’ Attempted murder charge follows spat at Crunch Fitness gym in Altamonte Springs
Read full article: ‘Weak:’ Attempted murder charge follows spat at Crunch Fitness gym in Altamonte SpringsGym-goers fled from a Crunch Fitness on Tuesday after a man pulled a firearm on another member, according to the Altamonte Springs Police Department.
Sister Soul Food reopens after Parramore shooting leaves 4 teens hurt
Read full article: Sister Soul Food reopens after Parramore shooting leaves 4 teens hurtFour teens were injured in a shooting at a Parramore restaurant Sunday afternoon, with one bullet narrowly missing an employee after passing through her hair bun.
Competency evaluation ordered for man charged with killing 3 tourists in Osceola County
Read full article: Competency evaluation ordered for man charged with killing 3 tourists in Osceola CountyThe arraignment for Amhad Bojeh, accused of killing three tourists in Kissimmee, has been put on hold as his lawyers claim he is not competent to continue.
Handcuffed woman who shot Marion deputy with hidden gun gets prison sentence
Read full article: Handcuffed woman who shot Marion deputy with hidden gun gets prison sentenceA woman who shot a Marion County deputy while handcuffed in a patrol car last year will now spend several decades behind bars, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Gunfire riddles home and cars in Apopka neighborhood, leaving mom of 3 ‘stunned’
Read full article: Gunfire riddles home and cars in Apopka neighborhood, leaving mom of 3 ‘stunned’Residents in Apopka are still shaken after a shooting sent bullets through homes and vehicles in what they say is a fairly quiet neighborhood, leading to the arrest of a young person.
Bullet passes through woman’s hair bun in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood shooting that wounded 4 juveniles
Read full article: Bullet passes through woman’s hair bun in Orlando’s Parramore neighborhood shooting that wounded 4 juvenilesA woman narrowly escaped injury when a bullet tore through her hair bun during a shooting that left four juveniles injured in a shooting Sunday afternoon near downtown Orlando, police said.
Juvenile arrested after homes, vehicles shot up in Summerwell Avian Pointe subdivision in Apopka, police say
Read full article: Juvenile arrested after homes, vehicles shot up in Summerwell Avian Pointe subdivision in Apopka, police sayPolice say a juvenile was arrested after shots were fired in an Apopka subdivision.
55-year-old man arrested after shooting, critically injuring two men, deputies say
Read full article: 55-year-old man arrested after shooting, critically injuring two men, deputies sayA 55-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after two brothers were critically injured in a shooting late Saturday in Kissimmee,according to the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office.
2 siblings found dead in Apopka store was ‘domestic murder–suicide,’ police say
Read full article: 2 siblings found dead in Apopka store was ‘domestic murder–suicide,’ police sayAn incident that left two people dead at Griffin’s General Store in Apopka last week has been ruled a “domestic murder–suicide" between siblings, according to a final update released Monday by the Apopka Police Department
3 arrested after Daytona Beach domestic dispute spills into road, ends in shooting that injures man
Read full article: 3 arrested after Daytona Beach domestic dispute spills into road, ends in shooting that injures manDaytona Beach police arrested three people after a domestic disturbance escalated into a roadside shooting that left a man injured Tuesday, according to a news release.
Suspect arrested after shooting at Ocala bar leaves 1 injured, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested after shooting at Ocala bar leaves 1 injured, police sayA 34‑year‑old man was arrested early Friday after a shooting outside an Ocala bar left another man injured, according to the Ocala Police Department.
Woman shot in face after offering man ride at Orange County Wawa, deputies say
Read full article: Woman shot in face after offering man ride at Orange County Wawa, deputies sayA 20-year-old man is accused of shooting a woman in the face who offered him a ride outside a Wawa in Orange County early Sunday morning, according to an arrest affidavit.
Suspect shoots man, himself; 1 other seriously injured in Orange County incident, deputies say
Read full article: Suspect shoots man, himself; 1 other seriously injured in Orange County incident, deputies sayA suspect is in custody after an incident in Orange County that left him and two others hurt, according to the sheriff’s office.
Man shot, killed neighbor in Orange County over loud music, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot, killed neighbor in Orange County over loud music, deputies sayA 32-year-old man is accused of shooting and killing his neighbor at an Orange County apartment complex over loud music/noise, according to the sheriff’s office.
Felon fires rifle rounds through Orlando apartment wall, nearly misses couple, police say
Read full article: Felon fires rifle rounds through Orlando apartment wall, nearly misses couple, police sayA 44-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he fired dozens of rifle rounds from inside his apartment, sending bullets into a neighboring unit where a couple was preparing dinner, according to an arrest affidavit.
Bodycam video released of Orange County deputy shooting man who opened fire, striking unmarked vehicle
Read full article: Bodycam video released of Orange County deputy shooting man who opened fire, striking unmarked vehicleThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office has released bodycam video from a deputy‑involved shooting that occurred during a surveillance operation on a homicide suspect late last month.
11-year-old boy shot in Brevard County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 11-year-old boy shot in Brevard County, sheriff’s office saysAn 11-year-old boy in Mims was “more than likely hit by a round that was intended for persons he was with,” a sheriff's-office spokesperson said in a statement.
Triple shooting suspect stopped mandatory treatment despite 2022 acquittal order, Worrell says
Read full article: Triple shooting suspect stopped mandatory treatment despite 2022 acquittal order, Worrell saysThe state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit revealed Thursday that the man charged in a triple fatal shooting in Osceola County over the weekend had stopped going to mandatory outpatient treatment following his 2022 acquittal on an attempted murder charge.
Man accused in Osceola fatal shooting of 3 tourists was not supposed to have gun, records show
Read full article: Man accused in Osceola fatal shooting of 3 tourists was not supposed to have gun, records showThe man accused of randomly shooting and killing three tourists in Osceola County over the weekend had not been permitted to have a gun since 2022, according to court documents reviewed by News 6.
‘Left with unimaginable pain:’ 3 tourists shot dead in random Osceola County attack
Read full article: ‘Left with unimaginable pain:’ 3 tourists shot dead in random Osceola County attackThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man over the weekend accused of randomly shooting and killing three out-of-state tourists outside a rental home, a crime some in the community say has left them shaken and raised serious questions about public safety.
4 injured in Florida shooting possibly tied to online marketplace deal, deputies say
Read full article: 4 injured in Florida shooting possibly tied to online marketplace deal, deputies sayFour people were hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon that investigators believe stemmed from an attempted online marketplace transaction, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
Suspect arrested, sheriff identifies victims after 3 tourists killed in Osceola County
Read full article: Suspect arrested, sheriff identifies victims after 3 tourists killed in Osceola CountyA 29-year-old man has been arrested after three men were found shot to death outside a home in the Indian Hill subdivision near Kissimmee.
More details after Longwood officer fatally shoots man at Circle K gas station
Read full article: More details after Longwood officer fatally shoots man at Circle K gas stationMore details have been released after a Longwood officer fatally shot a man outside a Circle K gas station earlier this week.
‘Executed while gardening:’ Ocala police chief shares new details in man’s fatal shooting
Read full article: ‘Executed while gardening:’ Ocala police chief shares new details in man’s fatal shootingOcala police Chief Mike Balken shared a video statement to social media updating his agency’s investigation of a man’s fatal shooting last week.
‘Expect to be shot:’ Central Florida sheriff weighs in on Minneapolis ICE shooting
Read full article: ‘Expect to be shot:’ Central Florida sheriff weighs in on Minneapolis ICE shootingAfter a driver was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd came out to express his thoughts on the matter.
Judge denies Orlando Halloween shooting suspect’s effort to ditch attorney
Read full article: Judge denies Orlando Halloween shooting suspect’s effort to ditch attorneyAn Orange County judge Wednesday denied a double-murder defendant’s request to remove his court-appointed attorney as representation, clearing the way for jury selection to begin Thursday.
Coach remembers life of 16-year-old football player shot, killed days after Christmas
Read full article: Coach remembers life of 16-year-old football player shot, killed days after ChristmasAround Christmas time, three teenagers in Orange County lost their lives to gun violence in separate incidents. Last week, loved ones spoke out about the death of a 13-year-old victim.