STRANGE FLORIDA
‘Get in the lake!’ Video shows Marion County teen setting his friend on fire, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Get in the lake!’ Video shows Marion County teen setting his friend on fire, deputies sayNew footage released by the Marion County Sheriff's Office shows a 17-year-old setting his friend on fire with gasoline, according to investigators.
Olympic runner Sha’Carri Richardson pleads not guilty in super speeder case in Orange County
Read full article: Olympic runner Sha’Carri Richardson pleads not guilty in super speeder case in Orange CountyA world-renowned runner and Olympian pleaded not guilty Wednesday to excessive speeding in Orange County. Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested last week after a deputy said she was going 104 mph in a 65 mph zone on State Road 429.
Florida cold blast helps remove over 5,000 invasive iguanas from ecosystems
Read full article: Florida cold blast helps remove over 5,000 invasive iguanas from ecosystemsThe most recent cold blast that sent Florida into freezing temperatures was good for at least one thing: helping get rid of thousands of invasive iguanas from our ecosystems.
US Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue mariners taking on water 450 miles from Daytona Beach
Read full article: US Coast Guard, good Samaritans rescue mariners taking on water 450 miles from Daytona BeachThe U.S. Coast Guard said it coordinated with the crew of an oil tanker to save three people on a sailing vessel that was taking on water hundreds of miles from the Florida coast.
Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’
Read full article: Florida governor candidate joins Tinder to ‘meet young female voters’After grabbing headlines for his proposals last month, one Florida gubernatorial candidate has now unveiled a new strategy: the dating app Tinder.
Florida teen arrested after 130 mph motorcycle ride ends in fire on I-4, deputies say
Read full article: Florida teen arrested after 130 mph motorcycle ride ends in fire on I-4, deputies sayAfter fleeing a deputy, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said the 19-year-old's motorcycle later caught fire due to a malfunction, leading to charges including fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and speeding.
‘Get them out of our environment:’ Iguana expert collects reptiles during Florida cold snap
Read full article: ‘Get them out of our environment:’ Iguana expert collects reptiles during Florida cold snapA South Florida iguana expert gathered dozens of motionless reptiles Sunday morning as a cold snap swept through the region, causing temperatures to dip into the mid-30s. The cold-blooded iguanas fall from trees when chilled.
‘Good little deer:’ Deputies guide slippery‑footed animal out of Orange County home after surprise entry
Read full article: ‘Good little deer:’ Deputies guide slippery‑footed animal out of Orange County home after surprise entryDeputies were called to an Orange County home after a deer crashed through a living room window before ending up in the kitchen, struggling to gain footing on the home’s tile floor.
‘High-steaks operation:’ Man steals $4,000 worth of meat from Publix stores, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: ‘High-steaks operation:’ Man steals $4,000 worth of meat from Publix stores, Florida sheriff saysAlvarez Reyna later told detectives that after his stealing spree, he drove to his girlfriend’s residence only to discover she was cooking with another man, which prompted him to toss most of the stolen meat, deputies said.
‘You’re going to jail:’ Florida body-camera video shows Sha’Carri Richardson’s ‘super speeder’ traffic stop
Read full article: ‘You’re going to jail:’ Florida body-camera video shows Sha’Carri Richardson’s ‘super speeder’ traffic stopA deputy observed Richardson driving an Aston Martin at speeds exceeding 100 mph in a 65-mph zone, flashing lights to get other drivers out of her way, and making unsafe lane changes, according to an arrest affidavit.
911 caller receives award for help rescuing Flagler kidnapping victim from registered sex offender
Read full article: 911 caller receives award for help rescuing Flagler kidnapping victim from registered sex offenderFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly presented an award to Cody Clark, who called deputies about suspicious activity along U.S. Highway 1 that led to arrest of a registered sex offender accused of kidnapping an 11-year-old boy.
Florida couple in IVF biological baby mix-up hopes to find girl’s parents, their own child
Read full article: Florida couple in IVF biological baby mix-up hopes to find girl’s parents, their own childA Florida family suing a Central Florida IVF clinic after giving birth to a baby that does not share their genetics issues a statement about the situation.
Central Florida man caught in ‘sexual performance’ with vacuum, deputies say
Read full article: Central Florida man caught in ‘sexual performance’ with vacuum, deputies sayAn Oviedo man was taken into custody this week after deputies said he was spotted in a "sexual performance" with a vacuum cleaner.
Florida deputy removes ‘huge’ frogs from home after 911 caller says she’s ‘deathly afraid’
Read full article: Florida deputy removes ‘huge’ frogs from home after 911 caller says she’s ‘deathly afraid’A 911 caller asks for help getting a frog out of her house because she was "deathly afraid." A Florida deputy helped out!
‘Dirtbag:’ Missing Florida girl found out of state with Palm Coast man, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Dirtbag:’ Missing Florida girl found out of state with Palm Coast man, 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.
‘Shortcut to jail:’ Florida motorcyclist clocked at 106 mph with child on back of bike, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Shortcut to jail:’ Florida motorcyclist clocked at 106 mph with child on back of bike, deputies sayDeputies say a motorcyclist was arrested in Marion County on allegations of traveling over 105 mph with a child as his passenger.
Man accused of driving box truck hauling 194 pounds of marijuana in Orlando
Read full article: Man accused of driving box truck hauling 194 pounds of marijuana in OrlandoA 35-year-old Apopka man was arrested after Florida troopers said he fled a traffic stop in downtown Orlando and was later found with nearly 200 pounds of marijuana inside a rented box truck.
DUI arrest after man drives burning car on US-192, Brevard sheriff says
Read full article: DUI arrest after man drives burning car on US-192, Brevard sheriff saysThe Brevard County Sheriff’s Office shared pictures to social media from the arrest of a man accused of DUI after a smoky scene on U.S. 192.
‘Delete it!’ Florida House candidate shouts slur at woman in viral video
Read full article: ‘Delete it!’ Florida House candidate shouts slur at woman in viral videoA state House candidate and disability advocate in Central Florida is now under fire after a viral video caught him shouting a racial slur at 7-Eleven employees.
Florida woman arrested after stealing her own car from towing company, pepper-spraying employee, police say
Read full article: Florida woman arrested after stealing her own car from towing company, pepper-spraying employee, police sayQuabreshe Long told police she was trying to retrieve personal belongings and $49,000 in cash she claimed was inside the Malibu. Officers found oxycodone pills, a 9mm handgun, and the cash in her possession, the affidavit states.
‘A game-changer:’ Seized drug money helps Flagler County obtain sheriff’s helicopter
Read full article: ‘A game-changer:’ Seized drug money helps Flagler County obtain sheriff’s helicopterThe acquisition was made possible through a combination of seized drug money, year-end budget savings, and a generous donation from Dan Newlin, according to a news release.
Police use Taser on man accused of trying to take cars at Daytona Beach dealership
Read full article: Police use Taser on man accused of trying to take cars at Daytona Beach dealershipNew video from the Daytona Beach Police Department shows the arrest of a man accused of trying to steal cars at a dealership earlier this month.