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‘TOMB RAIDERS!’ Trio wanted in Central Florida over looted cemeteries, sheriff says
Read full article: ‘TOMB RAIDERS!’ Trio wanted in Central Florida over looted cemeteries, sheriff saysFlorida investigators are asking for the public’s help to find three suspects accused of traveling the country and stealing from the dead.
Florida woman accused of carjacking Walmart security guard in Orlando
Read full article: Florida woman accused of carjacking Walmart security guard in OrlandoWhen an Orlando police officer arrived, he wrote that he saw the woman sitting in the driver’s seat of the security vehicle “drinking a soda.”
Over 26,000 pounds of litter dumped in pile at Ocala National Forest
Read full article: Over 26,000 pounds of litter dumped in pile at Ocala National ForestLaw enforcement arrested a Spring Hill man after over 26,000 pounds of litter was found dumped in the Ocala Wildlife Management Area, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Tampa snake hunter bags 96 pythons, wins $10,000 prize in Florida Python Challenge
Read full article: Tampa snake hunter bags 96 pythons, wins $10,000 prize in Florida Python ChallengeThe 10-day event drew 907 participants from 30 states and overseas, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The longest snake pulled during the challenge measured nearly 17 feet.
Central Florida ‘stalker’ accused of stealing ashes of woman’s son, sheriff says
Read full article: Central Florida ‘stalker’ accused of stealing ashes of woman’s son, sheriff saysA Palm Coast man has been arrested after taking the ashes of a woman’s late son, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Man flees in stolen car, found hiding under vehicle by K-9, Marion County deputies say
Read full article: Man flees in stolen car, found hiding under vehicle by K-9, Marion County deputies sayThe suspect, identified as 38-year-old Chad Cordey, can be seen in chopper video ditching the car and fleeing through a nearby yard, all while holding up his sagging shorts as he ran.
Volusia church’s Virgin Mary statue found thrown in the woods, deputies say
Read full article: Volusia church’s Virgin Mary statue found thrown in the woods, deputies sayDeputies said the statue had been ripped of its slab and thrown in the woods. Newly released surveillance footage shows the incident as it happened.
Central Florida sheriff stops ‘super speeder’ clocked at 125 mph on I-95
Read full article: Central Florida sheriff stops ‘super speeder’ clocked at 125 mph on I-95The Flagler County sheriff's dinner plans turned into a high-speed traffic stop Friday evening after a Palm Coast man was clocked driving 125 mph on Interstate 95.
‘Please let it down:’ Florida man wields tomahawk at repo workers, deputies say
Read full article: ‘Please let it down:’ Florida man wields tomahawk at repo workers, deputies sayDeputies said security camera footage showed Duvall approaching the victims, pointing the weapon at them, and hitting the metal cable that was pulling the truck, all while getting within a few feet of them.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run involving Sanford garbage truck, police say
Read full article: Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run involving Sanford garbage truck, police sayAccording to police, a City of Sanford garbage truck was traveling northbound on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and struck a bicyclist who was also heading north and attempting to make a right turn onto Airport Boulevard.
‘DOWN WITH THE FLOCK:’ Florida man uses simple trick to combat Flock cameras
Read full article: ‘DOWN WITH THE FLOCK:’ Florida man uses simple trick to combat Flock camerasOver the past few weekends, a St. Petersburg man has garnered widespread attention for his protest aimed at blocking Flock cameras.
Nearly 100 people react to ‘simulated giant fireball’ exercise at Orlando International Airport
Read full article: Nearly 100 people react to ‘simulated giant fireball’ exercise at Orlando International AirportNearly 100 first responders and volunteers took part in a nighttime emergency drill at Orlando International Airport, reacting to a simulated natural gas pipeline rupture and explosion.
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.
Ocala man billed $1,200 for packages he never ordered — all shipped to his own front door
Read full article: Ocala man billed $1,200 for packages he never ordered — all shipped to his own front doorA Central Florida man who ignored what he thought were junk shipping emails said boxes began showing up at his Ocala home - and he soon discovered about $1,200 in credit card charges for items he says he never ordered.
Alligator discovered at Central Florida high school campus, deputies say
Read full article: Alligator discovered at Central Florida high school campus, deputies sayThe Osceola County Sheriff’s Office says deputies were called to Tohopekaliga High School on Thursday after the school’s resource officer reported an alligator on campus.
Leesburg man accused of ramming roadside workers with tractor over safety lights
Read full article: Leesburg man accused of ramming roadside workers with tractor over safety lightsAuthorities say a Leesburg man was arrested after cellphone and body camera video captured an incident in which he allegedly threatened roadside workers and drove a tractor toward them during a dispute over flashing safety lights.
‘Tired of humans playing God!’ Thousands react to plan to release 32M modified mosquitoes in Florida
Read full article: ‘Tired of humans playing God!’ Thousands react to plan to release 32M modified mosquitoes in FloridaTech giant Google is seeking government approval to release 32 million mosquitoes into Florida — and the proposal has sparked reactions from thousands online.
‘We’re making progress:’ No more tampons in men’s bathrooms during Florida Bar exam, AG says
Read full article: ‘We’re making progress:’ No more tampons in men’s bathrooms during Florida Bar exam, AG saysFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media on Tuesday afternoon to report that tampons were no longer being distributed in men’s bathrooms during the Florida Bar exam.
Man says he was bitten by shark while helping pregnant fiancée in Volusia County
Read full article: Man says he was bitten by shark while helping pregnant fiancée in Volusia CountyA 21-year-old man said he was bitten by a shark off Daytona Beach Shores over the weekend after he moved his pregnant fiancée toward shore and then fought to get the animal off him.
Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies say
Read full article: Senior arrested after Tinder meetup with 21-year-old turns violent in The Villages, deputies sayA 67-year-old man was arrested in Sumter County after deputies say a late-night encounter that began with an online connection escalated into a vehicle chase, a crash and a reported threat at gunpoint.
‘Rite of passage:’ Florida deputy wrangles alligator for first time ever, video shows
Read full article: ‘Rite of passage:’ Florida deputy wrangles alligator for first time ever, video showsOne Florida deputy underwent a “rite of passage” after he handled his first alligator call, according to the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.
Armadillos likely behind Florida’s surge in leprosy cases. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Armadillos likely behind Florida’s surge in leprosy cases. Here’s what you need to knowFlorida saw an uptick in reported leprosy cases in 2025 and has continued to record new infections in 2026, according to the National Hansen’s Disease Program, including cases in Brevard, Lake, Orange, Seminole, Sumter and Volusia counties.
Bizarre body wash heist reported at Lakeland Walgreens store, sheriff says
Read full article: Bizarre body wash heist reported at Lakeland Walgreens store, sheriff saysUpon a review of the surveillance footage, investigators said they recognized one of the “female” suspects due to his extensive history of previous arrests.
Florida’s $10K python challenge: One night with the hunters chasing the Everglades’ biggest threat
Read full article: Florida’s $10K python challenge: One night with the hunters chasing the Everglades’ biggest threatHunters from all over the world are in the Everglades right now, competing to bring in the most Burmese pythons before the Florida Python Challenge wraps up on July 19.
‘You can die today’: McDonald’s employee pulls knife on customer during French fry fracas, police say
Read full article: ‘You can die today’: McDonald’s employee pulls knife on customer during French fry fracas, police sayPolice arrested a McDonald’s restaurant employee for allegedly pulling a knife on a customer and telling him, “You can die today,” during a dispute over missing French fries.
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.
Orlando man accused of snatching child near hotel pool, doing push-ups while fleeing
Read full article: Orlando man accused of snatching child near hotel pool, doing push-ups while fleeingAn Orlando man was arrested after officers said he picked up an 8-year-old girl near a hotel pool and ran when her family confronted him.
Hazmat situation at home leads to arrest, discovery of hidden chemical lab, Port Orange police say
Read full article: Hazmat situation at home leads to arrest, discovery of hidden chemical lab, Port Orange police sayA man was arrested following a disturbance call that led Port Orange police to discover a concealed laboratory containing hazardous chemicals inside his home.
Edgewater residents battle feral hog invasion; city traps 50 in 3 months
Read full article: Edgewater residents battle feral hog invasion; city traps 50 in 3 monthsResidents in Edgewater say feral hogs have been tearing up their yards — often overnight — causing thousands of dollars in damage. The city says it has trapped 50 hogs over the past three months as part of an ongoing effort to get the problem under control.