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.
Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff says
Read full article: Shootout in woods leaves Polk County suspect dead, K-9 injured, sheriff saysA shootout with a suspect in the woods left a K-9 deputy injured on Thursday, and ended with the suspect’s death, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Teen’s mother questions boyfriend’s account after 17-year-old dies in Orange County shooting
Read full article: Teen’s mother questions boyfriend’s account after 17-year-old dies in Orange County shootingA Central Florida mother says she does not believe her teenage daughter’s boyfriend’s account of the events that led to the 17-year-old’s fatal shooting this week.
Florida Amber Alert leads to fatal deputy-involved shooting in Marion County
Read full article: Florida Amber Alert leads to fatal deputy-involved shooting in Marion CountyMarion County deputies trying to stop an Amber Alert suspect used a PIT maneuver to disable his vehicle Monday evening — and shots were fired as they moved in to arrest him, according to the sheriff's office.
Titusville Police Department shows potential suspects accused of shooting at home
Read full article: Titusville Police Department shows potential suspects accused of shooting at homeTitusville police are asking for help locating two people they say shot at a home that had people inside early Saturday on Thomas Street.
Family of Jayden Baez reaches $1 million settlement in 2022 deputy-involved shooting lawsuit
Read full article: Family of Jayden Baez reaches $1 million settlement in 2022 deputy-involved shooting lawsuitThe family of a 20-year-old man fatally shot by Osceola County sheriff’s deputies outside a Target in 2022 has reached a $1 million settlement in a federal civil rights lawsuit, with the family’s attorney saying he hopes the agreement will promote accountability within the sheriff’s office.
Juvenile dead after shooting reported at Orlando apartment complex
Read full article: Juvenile dead after shooting reported at Orlando apartment complexEmergency crews responded to what they’re calling a “medical emergency” at the Willow Bend Apartments on Silver Star Road in Orlando. According to the Orlando Fire Department, one patient was transported to Arnold Palmer Hospital as a trauma alert.
Police report, 911 audio reveal details in Goldsboro neighborhood shooting
Read full article: Police report, 911 audio reveal details in Goldsboro neighborhood shootingThree days after a 60-year-old man was shot in Sanford’s Goldsboro neighborhood, investigators say they are still working to determine exactly what happened — and who is the victim or the suspect.
Orange County deputy ID’ed after gun discharges and hurts 2 children
Read full article: Orange County deputy ID’ed after gun discharges and hurts 2 childrenAfter investigators said two children were injured last week when an Orange County deputy accidentally fired his personal gun, the identity of the deputy involved has now been revealed.
Toddler shot, killed by 4-year-old after unsecured gun found in car in Kissimmee, sheriff says
Read full article: Toddler shot, killed by 4-year-old after unsecured gun found in car in Kissimmee, sheriff saysUpon arrival, deputies located a 2-year-old boy with a gunshot wound. Emergency personnel provided lifesaving measures before the child was transported to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Police: 1 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Sanford shooting
Read full article: Police: 1 hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after Sanford shootingPolice in Sanford say one person is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting Saturday. Police say it happened near W. 14th Street and Bell Avenue.
VIDEO: Leesburg McDonald’s employee facing attempted murder charges after gunfire during dispute with customer
Read full article: VIDEO: Leesburg McDonald’s employee facing attempted murder charges after gunfire during dispute with customerBody-camera and surveillance video show the arrest of 17-year-old Richard Ammons after police say he shot at a customer during a confrontation at a Leesburg McDonald’s.
‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding woman
Read full article: ‘I’ll kill you!’ New video shows what happened before Florida deputies shot knife-wielding womanNew bodycam footage has been released after deputies fatally shot a knife-wielding woman last month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
17-year-old charged as adult after shooting at 14-year-old girl’s home twice, Seminole County deputies say
Read full article: 17-year-old charged as adult after shooting at 14-year-old girl’s home twice, Seminole County deputies sayZebron Trenton Biggs, of Orlando, was arrested May 27 after the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office linked him to two separate shootings at a home in Altamonte Springs. Investigators say Biggs tried to kill the victim because "he didn't want to have a baby with a 14-year-old."
Midway residents left without answers after deputy kills an armed man at a block party
Read full article: Midway residents left without answers after deputy kills an armed man at a block partyA Seminole County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot and killed an armed man early Saturday morning during a block party in the Midway community, but nearly three days later, residents are still waiting for answers about what led to the deadly confrontation.
Daytona Beach officer’s family pushes for change after shooter’s manslaughter verdict
Read full article: Daytona Beach officer’s family pushes for change after shooter’s manslaughter verdictFlorida’s Jason Raynor Act — named for a Daytona Beach police officer killed in the line of duty — is now law, requiring a life sentence without the possibility of parole for anyone convicted of manslaughter in the death of a law enforcement officer.
Kissimmee triple murder suspect’s competency hearing pushed back
Read full article: Kissimmee triple murder suspect’s competency hearing pushed backA competency hearing for the man accused of killing three tourists outside a Kissimmee Airbnb was delayed Thursday. Ahmad Bojeh, 29, faces three counts of first-degree murder in connection with the Jan. 17 shooting deaths of three visitors from Ohio who were staying at an Airbnb near his home.
Central Florida mom shoots home invader who threatened her kids, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida mom shoots home invader who threatened her kids, sheriff saysA Palm Coast man was arrested after he entered a local home uninvited and was shot by the homeowner, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Gunman kicks down front door of Volusia home, fires and flees, sheriff says
Read full article: Gunman kicks down front door of Volusia home, fires and flees, sheriff saysA Central Florida man was arrested on Monday after he reportedly fired into a local home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Gunman kicks down front door of Holly Hill home, fires and flees, sheriff says
Read full article: Gunman kicks down front door of Holly Hill home, fires and flees, sheriff saysA Central Florida man was arrested on Monday after he reportedly fired into a local home, according to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies investigate shooting at Palm Coast home; 1 treated for injuries
Read full article: Deputies investigate shooting at Palm Coast home; 1 treated for injuriesThe Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an isolated shooting at a Palm Coast home that left one person with non-life-threatening injuries.
Back-to-back drive-by shootings break out in Eustis, police announce
Read full article: Back-to-back drive-by shootings break out in Eustis, police announceIn a release, police said that the incidents happened within 90 minutes of one another on Thursday night. So far, three arrests have been reported.
Orlando community hopeful for memorial as city marks 10 years since Pulse massacre
Read full article: Orlando community hopeful for memorial as city marks 10 years since Pulse massacreAs Orlando marks 10 years since the Pulse nightclub massacre, a permanent memorial at the site will soon take shape. On Friday, crowds gathered at a fence now surrounding the property, where land has been cleared to make way for construction.
Pulse victims honored through traditional Afro-Puerto Rican ceremony ahead of 10-year remembrance
Read full article: Pulse victims honored through traditional Afro-Puerto Rican ceremony ahead of 10-year remembranceCommunity members and families of the 49 Pulse victims came together Thursday night for a Baquiné ceremony honoring the Hispanic heritage of many of those lost. Former Arizona congresswoman Gabby Giffords also addressed attendees, sharing a message of resilience and advocating for an end to gun violence.
Witness 911 calls shed light on deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood
Read full article: Witness 911 calls shed light on deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhoodNew details are emerging about a deadly double shooting in Sanford’s historic Goldsboro neighborhood early Sunday morning from the witnesses who called 911 for help.
The onePulse Foundation generated $20 million — where did it go?
Read full article: The onePulse Foundation generated $20 million — where did it go?Friday marks 10 years since the massacre at the Pulse Nightclub, and as Central Florida reflects on the shooting, there are still questions about the defunct onePulse Foundation and the millions of dollars it raised.
Father accused of killing toddlers in murder-suicide was slated to go on trial this month
Read full article: Father accused of killing toddlers in murder-suicide was slated to go on trial this monthThe Orange County man accused of shooting and killing his toddlers before killing himself was scheduled to go on trial later this month on a misdemeanor battery charge.
Sanford police investigate two shootings near Historic Goldsboro; 1 dead, 1 hurt
Read full article: Sanford police investigate two shootings near Historic Goldsboro; 1 dead, 1 hurtSanford police are investigating two early-morning shootings Sunday near Historic Goldsboro Boulevard that left one man dead and another seriously injured, and they are asking witnesses to come forward.
Man arrested in Orange City shopping plaza parking lot shooting, police say
Read full article: Man arrested in Orange City shopping plaza parking lot shooting, police sayIn an update issued Sunday, police said they obtained a warrant and took the suspect, 21-year-old Joseph Aviles, into custody without incident.
Deputies fatally shoot knife-wielding woman, Orange County sheriff announces
Read full article: Deputies fatally shoot knife-wielding woman, Orange County sheriff announcesDeputies fired on a woman who came toward them with a knife on Wednesday afternoon, according to Orange County Sheriff John Mina.
Gunman sought after ambush-style shooting in Lady Lake, police say
Read full article: Gunman sought after ambush-style shooting in Lady Lake, police sayPolice in Lady Lake are looking for a gunman after an ambush-style shooting in broad daylight Tuesday that investigators say could have put nearby bystanders at risk.
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.
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.