Florida AG says ‘non-dangerous felons’ must be allowed to own guns
Read full article: Florida AG says ‘non-dangerous felons’ must be allowed to own gunsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took to social media to declare a new push: defending Second Amendment rights for “non-dangerous felons.”
Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nails
Read full article: Brevard woman wins $14M lawsuit after eating ice cream contaminated with nailsA Brevard County jury awarded over $14 million to a woman who ate ice cream contaminated with metal, according to law firm Alpizar Law.
Longwood clinic in hot water after ‘genetic anomaly’ baby dies
Read full article: Longwood clinic in hot water after ‘genetic anomaly’ baby diesA fertility clinic in Longwood is again facing legal action after a surrogate mother reported that her baby suffered “genetic anomalies,” leading to his death, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Central Florida mom wins nearly $4M after slipping at Publix store
Read full article: Central Florida mom wins nearly $4M after slipping at Publix storeAfter slipping nearly three years ago in a Publix store, a Central Florida woman has now won just under $4 million in a lawsuit against the company, according to court records obtained by News 6.
‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida will no longer enforce, AG says
Read full article: ‘The answer is no:’ Here are all 80 laws that Florida will no longer enforce, AG saysOn Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year, Florida's attorney general announced that his office will no longer enforce over 80 state laws.
12-year-old twins born in Orlando mistakenly deported, judge finds
Read full article: 12-year-old twins born in Orlando mistakenly deported, judge findsCourt records show that ICE officials are preparing to facilitate the return of two girls who were mistakenly deported with their mother from Orlando under a "family unity" policy.
Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit says
Read full article: Drug-laced spoon at Orlando resort lands baby in hospital, lawsuit saysWestgate Lakes Resort & Spa is now under fire after a baby stumbled across a spoon possibly laced with fentanyl, according to a lawsuit filed on Friday.
Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park bar
Read full article: Man wins $644M lawsuit after falling down stairs at Winter Park barOfficials with Morgan & Morgan explained that the man had fallen down a flight of around 20 stairs back in 2017, which left him partially quadriplegic.
Orange County schools under fire as lawsuit says aide bit autistic student
Read full article: Orange County schools under fire as lawsuit says aide bit autistic studentThe Orange County School Board is now under fire after an autistic student was bitten by a staff member last year, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday.
Two arrested in Pulse crosswalk chalking protest still await charging decision
Read full article: Two arrested in Pulse crosswalk chalking protest still await charging decisionTwo people arrested for chalking a crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub say they are still waiting for a charging decision months after their arrests, raising concerns about delays in the prosecution process.
Legendary ‘Versailles’ mansion near Orlando comes under fire in new lawsuit
Read full article: Legendary ‘Versailles’ mansion near Orlando comes under fire in new lawsuitThe legendary “Versailles” home is the subject of a new lawsuit that popped up in Orange County on Tuesday morning, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fight
Read full article: Titusville teen’s cruise ship death prompts new child custody fightThe death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner on a Carnival Cruise ship last fall has sparked a new child custody fight involving the Titusville teen’s stepsiblings, newly filed court records show.
Florida man sues lawmaker after getting blocked on social media over Epstein Files law
Read full article: Florida man sues lawmaker after getting blocked on social media over Epstein Files lawU.S. Congressman Randy Fine (R-Florida) is now being sued after he blocked a Republican candidate on social media, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Judge denies Stand Your Ground defense after road-rage confrontation in St. Cloud
Read full article: Judge denies Stand Your Ground defense after road-rage confrontation in St. CloudA judge has denied a man’s claim of self-defense under Florida’s Stand Your Ground law after prosecutors say he slashed an off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy during a road rage confrontation in St. Cloud.
Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancy
Read full article: Lawsuit thrown out after Florida mom says raw milk led to dead baby during pregnancyAfter a woman took a Central Florida dairy farm to court last year due to losing her baby, the case has now been dismissed, according to new court records obtained by News 6.
Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE hold
Read full article: Central Florida husband, wife realtors reunited after monthlong ICE holdA husband and wife who practice real estate in Central Florida were reunited Thursday for the first time since they were detained by federal immigration agents in early January.
‘Pissed off:’ Stepbrother goes to court after mysterious death of Titusville student Anna Kepner
Read full article: ‘Pissed off:’ Stepbrother goes to court after mysterious death of Titusville student Anna KepnerOver two months after the body of 18-year-old Anna Kepner was found stuffed under a bed on a Carnival cruise ship, her stepbrother has reportedly found himself in court.
Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship still under investigation, records indicate
Read full article: Titusville teen’s death on cruise ship still under investigation, records indicateNearly three months after a Titusville teen was found dead on a cruise ship, records obtained by News 6 indicate the case remains under investigation.
Trial delayed in DeLand dog attack death case, family demands justice and new charges
Read full article: Trial delayed in DeLand dog attack death case, family demands justice and new chargesTwo women who owned dogs that Volusia deputies say killed an 8-year-old boy in DeLand had a hearing today as they prepare for trial.
Orlando Commissioner accuses Regina Hill of harassment in police report
Read full article: Orlando Commissioner accuses Regina Hill of harassment in police reportThree days after Shaniqua “Shan” Rose defeated Regina Hill for the District 5 Orlando city commission seat in November, Rose visited Orlando Police Department headquarters and filed a report accusing her challenger of harassment, records obtained by News 6 show.
Orlando officer runs red light, ends with death of 92-year-old woman, attorney says
Read full article: Orlando officer runs red light, ends with death of 92-year-old woman, attorney saysA 92-year-old woman was killed after a crash with an Orlando police cruiser earlier this month, according to local attorney Ben Crump.
Judge throws out Regina Hill’s court challenge over District 5 election results
Read full article: Judge throws out Regina Hill’s court challenge over District 5 election resultsOn Friday, a judge threw out a lawsuit by former Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill, seeking to throw out last November’s election results.
Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based laws
Read full article: Black Democratic lawmaker calls to remove Florida AG after he says no to race-based lawsAfter Florida's attorney general said he would no longer enforce race-based laws, several Black Democratic legislators have announced a news conference in response.
Mom sues Central Florida clinic after giving birth to the wrong baby
Read full article: Mom sues Central Florida clinic after giving birth to the wrong babyAfter giving birth last month, a Florida mother is now suing a Longwood clinic after it turned out the baby wasn’t hers, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the state
Read full article: Florida man faces over 500 years in New York prison without setting foot in the stateAn Orlando man faces over 500 years in prison after he was accused of "flooding" the state of New York with firearms.
Florida pushes back in pot petitions lawsuit
Read full article: Florida pushes back in pot petitions lawsuitAttorneys for Byrd pointed to issues such as trying to prevent petition fraud as they defended the directives, which invalidated about 42,000 petitions signed by what are known as “inactive” voters and nearly 29,000 petitions collected by out-of-state petition gatherers.
The Boathouse at Disney Springs under fire after deadly choking incident
Read full article: The Boathouse at Disney Springs under fire after deadly choking incidentA Disney Springs restaurant is being sued after a choking customer died earlier this year, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath him
Read full article: Central Florida man sues Outback Steakhouse, says toilet shattered beneath himAn Ocala man is suing Outback Steakhouse after a trip to a restaurant’s bathroom took an unfortunate turn, according to court documents obtained by News 6.
‘Hush hush:’ New messages released after Anna Kepner mysteriously dies on cruise ship
Read full article: ‘Hush hush:’ New messages released after Anna Kepner mysteriously dies on cruise shipOver 100 pages of texts and emails were released last week as part of an ongoing child custody dispute linked to the mysterious death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard a Carnival Cruise ship.
CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designation
Read full article: CAIR sues Florida Gov. DeSantis over new ‘terrorist’ designationAfter being labeled a “foreign terrorist organization,” the Council on American-Islamic Relations on Monday filed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on children
Read full article: ‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on childrenOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”
Florida groups seek to speed up social media case
Read full article: Florida groups seek to speed up social media caseAfter a ruling last week allowed Florida to begin enforcing a 2024 law designed to prevent children from having access to certain social-media sites, tech industry groups Wednesday asked a federal appeals court to quickly hear arguments about whether the law violates First Amendment rights.
Can Florida redraw Congressional districts now? Lawmakers to inch toward decision with hearing
Read full article: Can Florida redraw Congressional districts now? Lawmakers to inch toward decision with hearingA Florida House committee is meeting on Thursday as state lawmakers inch their way toward a possible mid-decade congressional redistricting.
2 Pulse crosswalk protestors released from jail after chalking arrests
Read full article: 2 Pulse crosswalk protestors released from jail after chalking arrestsA judge in Orange County ordered that two men be released from jail on their own recognizance, about 24 hours after they were arrested for using chalk to cover the crosswalk outside the site of the former Pulse Nightclub.
Florida fires back in smoke shop product fight
Read full article: Florida fires back in smoke shop product fightAttorney General James Uthmeier is asking an administrative law judge to toss out a challenge to an emergency rule banning the sale and manufacture of a concentrated byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH.
Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise ship
Read full article: Step-sibling may be charged after Titusville teen mysteriously dies on Carnival cruise shipOver a week after an 18-year-old Titusville student was found dead aboard a Carnival cruise ship, new court documents show that one of her step-siblings may be investigated.
Teen girl was repeatedly strip-searched Brevard County high school, lawsuit claims
Read full article: Teen girl was repeatedly strip-searched Brevard County high school, lawsuit claimsThe lawsuit says that the teen had been strip-searched several times last year, as well as a myriad of other accusations levied against school officials.
‘Safer than Tylenol:’ Florida sues Planned Parenthood over abortion drugs
Read full article: ‘Safer than Tylenol:’ Florida sues Planned Parenthood over abortion drugsFlorida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, accusing the group of deceptively marketing abortion drugs for profit.
Rider maimed by duck on roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, lawsuit says
Read full article: Rider maimed by duck on roller coaster at SeaWorld Orlando, lawsuit saysA guest at SeaWorld Orlando is now suing the theme park after she was struck by a duck on a roller coaster earlier this year, according to a lawsuit filed on Monday morning.
Florida class action OK’d in trans inmate case
Read full article: Florida class action OK’d in trans inmate caseA federal judge has cleared the way for transgender Florida prison inmates to pursue a class-action lawsuit alleging they were improperly denied accommodations as part of treating gender dysphoria.
Florida judge rejects concealed carry age law
Read full article: Florida judge rejects concealed carry age lawSiding with a 19-year-old man who was spotted with a gun in his waistband, a Broward County circuit judge Friday ruled that a state law barring people under age 21 from carrying concealed weapons violates Second Amendment rights.
Flyers Wings & Grill in Pine Hills cited before roof collapsed on woman and her 2-year-old
Read full article: Flyers Wings & Grill in Pine Hills cited before roof collapsed on woman and her 2-year-oldWe’re now hearing the emergency call to Orange County Fire Rescue after part of Flyer’s Wings and Grill in Pine Hills collapsed on Dajah Stover and her 2-year-old daughter earlier this month.
Judge doubts new witness in case of Osceola County inmate who escaped through toilet
Read full article: Judge doubts new witness in case of Osceola County inmate who escaped through toiletA judge on Tuesday dismissed testimony from a new witness who said he falsely identified inmate Michael Rigby in a 2008 attempted robbery, leaving Rigby’s conviction in place despite the witness’s recantation.
Florida judge issues restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills in cyberstalking case
Read full article: Florida judge issues restraining order against Rep. Cory Mills in cyberstalking caseOn Tuesday, a restraining order was approved against Central Florida Congressman Cory Mills, who was accused earlier this year of threatening his former girlfriend.
Child rape case blunder leads to lawsuit against Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
Read full article: Child rape case blunder leads to lawsuit against Polk County Sheriff Grady JuddPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd and two deputies are now under fire as part of a lawsuit filed over a child rape case that happened nearly a decade ago, according to court records filed on Friday.
Family of man shot by Orange County deputy reaches $1M settlement
Read full article: Family of man shot by Orange County deputy reaches $1M settlementFive years after 21-year-old Salaythis Melvin was shot and killed by an Orange County deputy outside the Florida Mall, his family has reached a $1 million settlement with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Orange County strangler gets life sentence after brutally killing prostitutes
Read full article: Orange County strangler gets life sentence after brutally killing prostitutesThe man arrested for murdering two women in Orange County last year has now been sentenced to life in prison without parole, according to the sheriff’s office.
Former FWC employee sues agency after being fired over post about Charlie Kirk assassination
Read full article: Former FWC employee sues agency after being fired over post about Charlie Kirk assassinationA former FWC employee fired over a social media post involving the Charlie Kirk assassination earlier this month is now suing the agency, according to court records filed on Tuesday.
Orange County high school promoted ‘witchcraft rituals,’ legal group claims
Read full article: Orange County high school promoted ‘witchcraft rituals,’ legal group claimsThis week, a legal group announced that it sent a demand letter to Orange County Public Schools over a “Witchy Wednesday” video series at a local high school.
Apopka commissioner accused of living outside city limits while running for office
Read full article: Apopka commissioner accused of living outside city limits while running for officeA lawsuit is challenging whether Apopka City Council member Nadia Anderson lived within city limits when she ran for office.
Florida Blue accuses The Villages Health of adding false codes to patient files in new bankruptcy filing
Read full article: Florida Blue accuses The Villages Health of adding false codes to patient files in new bankruptcy filingAnother health insurer is accusing a large health care company in The Villages of falsely adding thousands of diagnostic codes to patient files, in a new objection to the company’s bankruptcy plan.
Judge considers unsealing documents related to Matt Gaetz, others
Read full article: Judge considers unsealing documents related to Matt Gaetz, othersA federal judge who presided over former Seminole County Tax Collector Joel Greenberg’s criminal case is considering whether to unseal documents related to Greenberg’s cooperation with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Florida murderer executed for killing wife, children in 1994
Read full article: Florida murderer executed for killing wife, children in 1994Edward Zakrzewski was executed Thursday evening for the 1994 murders of his wife and two children in their Okaloosa County home, as Florida set a modern-era record for executions in a year.
Mother lawyers up after son allegedly assaulted by Orlando camp counselor
Read full article: Mother lawyers up after son allegedly assaulted by Orlando camp counselorA woman has retained the services of Morgan & Morgan after she claimed a camp counselor at an Orlando summer program physically assaulted her son.
‘Not my words:’ Social media controversy ignites legal backlash in Groveland
Read full article: ‘Not my words:’ Social media controversy ignites legal backlash in GrovelandAfter a Groveland city councilwoman was suspended over unearthed social media posts, she and the city are set to take the fight to court, according to records obtained by News 6.
Melbourne Beach could censure mayor for 2nd time for ‘unbecoming’ conduct
Read full article: Melbourne Beach could censure mayor for 2nd time for ‘unbecoming’ conductMayor Alison Dennington has fallen out of favor in recent months with some residents who say she has cost the town more than $150,000 for defending lawsuits involving her.
Panera Bread owners face $600K fine over ‘oppressive child labor’ in Orlando-area cafes
Read full article: Panera Bread owners face $600K fine over ‘oppressive child labor’ in Orlando-area cafesThe owners of Panera Bread cafes in Central Florida face hefty fines after state officials accused them of violating child labor rules, according to court documents obtained by News 6 on Thursday.
ICE unjustly sent a woman to Texas despite her papers being in order, Orlando law firm says
Read full article: ICE unjustly sent a woman to Texas despite her papers being in order, Orlando law firm saysDefense attorneys Phillip and Josephine Arroyo say their law firm is now handling more cases involving legal immigrants facing deportation.
Walt Disney World faces lawsuit over Florida water slide’s ‘exhilarating speeds’
Read full article: Walt Disney World faces lawsuit over Florida water slide’s ‘exhilarating speeds’Walt Disney World has been targeted in a lawsuit after a man was hurt going down a high-speed water slide at the Blizzard Beach theme park, according to court records filed on Thursday.
Buc-ee’s sues ‘serial killer speakeasy’ in Winter Park over knockoff shirts
Read full article: Buc-ee’s sues ‘serial killer speakeasy’ in Winter Park over knockoff shirtsBuc-ee’s aims to bring a strange Orlando-area business to court over knockoff beaver merchandise, according to a lawsuit filed on Thursday.
‘Teach them a lesson:’ Man threatens ‘Satanology’ stunt after seeing church banner at Brevard school
Read full article: ‘Teach them a lesson:’ Man threatens ‘Satanology’ stunt after seeing church banner at Brevard schoolThe Florida man whom critics said mocked Christmas with his own holiday decoration, which was inspired by Seinfeld, now has a beef over the separation of church and state with Brevard Public Schools.
Prosecution shifts to ex-principal after Cocoa Beach teacher convicted following teen house party
Read full article: Prosecution shifts to ex-principal after Cocoa Beach teacher convicted following teen house partyA day after a former teacher was found guilty of being drunk and disorderly at an underage house party, the attention now shifts to prosecuting the former principal of Roosevelt Elementary.
Mom sues Disney for $2M over ‘mammoth wave’ at Typhoon Lagoon in Florida
Read full article: Mom sues Disney for $2M over ‘mammoth wave’ at Typhoon Lagoon in FloridaA New York woman is suing Disney after she was injured at the Typhoon Lagoon water park’s kiddie area, according to court records filed earlier this month.
‘Easy prey for pedophiles:’ Florida woman takes Roblox to court over child sex abuse
Read full article: ‘Easy prey for pedophiles:’ Florida woman takes Roblox to court over child sex abuseA Volusia County woman is suing Roblox and Discord after she fell victim to a predator on the platforms as a child, according to court records obtained by News 6.
Parents accuse Marion County teacher of ‘relentlessly’ bullying 5th grader into suicide
Read full article: Parents accuse Marion County teacher of ‘relentlessly’ bullying 5th grader into suicideParents of a 5th-grade student who killed himself over two years ago are now suing the Marion County school district, according to court records obtained by News 6.
‘Act of revenge:’ HOA-hating arsonist lands in prison after setting his Longwood condo ablaze
Read full article: ‘Act of revenge:’ HOA-hating arsonist lands in prison after setting his Longwood condo ablazeA years-long legal fight between a man and his HOA ended with him torching his own condo unit, according to the State Attorney's Office.
Artificial intelligence company seeks dismissal of lawsuit over 14-year-old’s suicide
Read full article: Artificial intelligence company seeks dismissal of lawsuit over 14-year-old’s suicideAn artificial intelligence company is asking a federal judge to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a Central Florida mother who claims her 14-year-old son committed suicide after becoming “addicted” to an AI chatbot app.
Melbourne firefighters’ widows continue fighting for denied benefits
Read full article: Melbourne firefighters’ widows continue fighting for denied benefitsThe widows of two Melbourne firefighters who died from cancer contracted in the line of duty are still being denied benefits they are supposed to receive under Florida law.
Higher lawsuit limits for local Florida governments advances in House
Read full article: Higher lawsuit limits for local Florida governments advances in HouseAmid opposition from local governments, the House Budget Committee on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a proposal that could lead to cities, counties and other government agencies paying more in lawsuits over people getting injured.
Florida Dunkin Donuts refused drive-thru service to deaf woman on Christmas, complaint claims
Read full article: Florida Dunkin Donuts refused drive-thru service to deaf woman on Christmas, complaint claimsA woman is claiming discrimination by Dunkin Donuts after she was refused drive-thru service on Christmas Day, according to law firm Morgan & Morgan.
Victim who fatally shot teen robber not immune under ‘Stand Your Ground’ judge rules
Read full article: Victim who fatally shot teen robber not immune under ‘Stand Your Ground’ judge rulesA Sanford man potentially facing decades in prison for allegedly shooting and killing a teenage robbery suspect in 2019 is not immune from prosecution under Florida’s so-called “Stand Your Ground” self-defense law, a judge recently ruled.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in Monroe murder
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in Monroe murderGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for the April 8 execution of inmate Michael Tanzi, who was convicted in the 2000 murder of a woman in Monroe County, according to the Florida Supreme Court.
‘Futile efforts:’ Ocala man found guilty after diver was mangled to death by boat propeller
Read full article: ‘Futile efforts:’ Ocala man found guilty after diver was mangled to death by boat propellerAn Ocala man accused of being responsible for the death of a diver back in 2020 has now been found guilty, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Judge weighs Florida social media law
Read full article: Judge weighs Florida social media lawA 2024 Florida law aimed at keeping children off of social-media platforms came under scrutiny Friday, as lawyers for the state told a federal judge the measure is addressing a “mental-health crisis” and attorneys for industry groups argued the restrictions violate First Amendment rights.
‘Start being a *****:’ Orange County judge under fire after explicit comments
Read full article: ‘Start being a *****:’ Orange County judge under fire after explicit commentsAn Orange County judge is being investigated following reports of “misconduct” while presiding over criminal cases, according to court documents filed on Friday.
Florida judge refuses to block execution
Read full article: Florida judge refuses to block executionA Seminole County circuit judge has refused to block the scheduled March 20 execution of convicted murderer Edward James, rejecting arguments that he should be spared, in part, because of “cognitive decline.”
Orange County Sheriff’s Office faces lawsuit after killing spree that left 3 dead
Read full article: Orange County Sheriff’s Office faces lawsuit after killing spree that left 3 deadThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office is facing a lawsuit nearly two years after a brutal killing spree left a 9-year-old girl, an Orlando TV reporter and another woman dead.
Volusia state attorney hands over fatal dog attack case to avoid conflict of interest
Read full article: Volusia state attorney hands over fatal dog attack case to avoid conflict of interestR.J. Larizza, state attorney for the 7th Judicial District of Florida, has voluntarily disqualified himself from the investigation and prosecution of a dog attack that killed a DeLand boy.
Accusations fly after DeLand 8-year-old killed in brutal dog attack
Read full article: Accusations fly after DeLand 8-year-old killed in brutal dog attackAccording to the attorneys, the boy was waiting with a friend in a local gated community when the pair was approached by a couple of dogs "that did not belong."
Hungerford lawsuit dismissed as Eatonville activists plan next move
Read full article: Hungerford lawsuit dismissed as Eatonville activists plan next moveA judge has dismissed a lawsuit over the site of a historic school for Black students in Eatonville, but the future of the property remains uncertain.
Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claims
Read full article: Orange County elections supervisor defends budget spending amid legal claimsThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections issued a press release on Friday defending Supervisor Glen Gilzean against allegations of illegal budget withdrawals.