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Fallen Florida deputy’s handcuffs used to arrest murder suspect in ambush attack
Read full article: Fallen Florida deputy’s handcuffs used to arrest murder suspect in ambush attackThe murder suspect involved in the deadly Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputy ambush Friday night was detained using the fallen deputy’s handcuffs, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office released on Tuesday.
TIMELINE: What exactly happened in Lake County ambush attack of 3 deputies
Read full article: TIMELINE: What exactly happened in Lake County ambush attack of 3 deputiesOne deputy was killed and two others were injured during an ambush attack Friday night in Lake County. Here is a timeline of the night and the days following the attack.
Here is the timeline of the deadly shootout that injured 2 Lake County deputies, killed a 3rd
Read full article: Here is the timeline of the deadly shootout that injured 2 Lake County deputies, killed a 3rdOn Friday night, two Lake County deputies were hurt and a third was killed while responding to a disturbance call, according to the Lake County Sheriff.
Gun violence reduced in Orlando neighborhoods due to intervention program. Here’s how
Read full article: Gun violence reduced in Orlando neighborhoods due to intervention program. Here’s howThe level of gun violence in several neighborhoods across Orlando has been dropping in recent months, according to city officials.
Orange County deputies kill man who held child hostage and shot, stabbed child’s mother, Mina says
Read full article: Orange County deputies kill man who held child hostage and shot, stabbed child’s mother, Mina saysSWAT deputies shot and killed a man accused of holding his own child hostage in an Orange County home after he shot and stabbed the child’s mother, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Sheriff’s office IDs man shot, killed by Orange County deputy inside 7-Eleven
Read full article: Sheriff’s office IDs man shot, killed by Orange County deputy inside 7-ElevenA man who was shot and killed by deputies during a struggle over a gun inside a 7-Eleven on Friday has been identified by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
Shooting at grocery store in Arkansas kills 2 and wounds 6 others, police say
Read full article: Shooting at grocery store in Arkansas kills 2 and wounds 6 others, police sayTwo people were killed and six wounded, including one law enforcement officer, when a shooter opened fire Friday at a grocery store in Arkansas, police said.
‘There is no justice:’ Seminole County murder victim’s family pleads for change to stop gun violence
Read full article: ‘There is no justice:’ Seminole County murder victim’s family pleads for change to stop gun violenceThe family of a man who was murdered at a Seminole County apartment complex nearly two years ago hopes telling his story will make a difference.
‘Where’s my pool pump!?:’ Osceola sheriff explains what led to deadly shooting, arrest
Read full article: ‘Where’s my pool pump!?:’ Osceola sheriff explains what led to deadly shooting, arrestA man accused of shooting and killing another man at a home outside of St. Cloud has confessed to the crime, according to the Osceola County sheriff.
3 teens, man arrested after Volusia County drive-by shooting
Read full article: 3 teens, man arrested after Volusia County drive-by shootingThree teen boys and an 18-year-old man were arrested after shooting multiple times into a Volusia County home during a drive-by, according to the sheriff's office.
VIDEO: High-powered rifle shootout creates ‘war zone’ in Florida neighborhood
Read full article: VIDEO: High-powered rifle shootout creates ‘war zone’ in Florida neighborhoodA quiet night was shattered by the rapid staccato of gunfire that police say created a “war zone” in a Miami Gardens neighborhood.
Sentencing rescheduled for former police officer charged in Titusville man’s shooting death
Read full article: Sentencing rescheduled for former police officer charged in Titusville man’s shooting deathA former Titusville police officer charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a Brevard County man was scheduled to be sentenced on Wednesday, yet the hearing was rescheduled to June due to an apparent issue with the plea.
Driver fatally shot gunman in self-defense during road rage incident in Deltona, deputies say
Read full article: Driver fatally shot gunman in self-defense during road rage incident in Deltona, deputies sayDeputies say a 37-year-old Deltona man was shot to death by another driver in a self-defense road-rage incident in Volusia County.
Officer Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway: Kirkman Road in Orlando named after fallen officer
Read full article: Officer Kevin Valencia Memorial Highway: Kirkman Road in Orlando named after fallen officerA sign designating part of Kirkman Road in Orlando will be unveiled, honoring the legacy of Officer Kevin Valencia, who was killed in the line of duty.
Man arrested on murder charges after woman slain, baby girl found dead in hot car
Read full article: Man arrested on murder charges after woman slain, baby girl found dead in hot carA man wanted since 2021 in the deaths of a 20-year-old woman and her 1-year-old daughter has been arrested, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
2 men wanted in shooting deaths of 3-year-old boy, 22-year-old man in Lakeland
Read full article: 2 men wanted in shooting deaths of 3-year-old boy, 22-year-old man in LakelandLakeland police identified two men who are wanted after a shootout at an apartment complex that ended in the deaths of a 3-year-old boy and a 22-year-old man.
Florida families using AI to re-create voices of school gun violence victims to call lawmakers
Read full article: Florida families using AI to re-create voices of school gun violence victims to call lawmakersThe family of a teen murdered at Parkland's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School is launching a campaign where re-created voices of gun violence victims will call federal lawmakers.
'Meet them where they are at:' Orlando man takes violence intervention lessons to community
Read full article: 'Meet them where they are at:' Orlando man takes violence intervention lessons to communityThe White House this past week held a graduation ceremony for leaders across the United States in hopes of teaching tactics to prevent violent crimes.
Judge orders no bond for man accused in shooting at Paddock Mall in Ocala
Read full article: Judge orders no bond for man accused in shooting at Paddock Mall in OcalaThe man accused of shooting and killing a 40-year-old man and injuring a woman at Paddock Mall in Ocala during the holidays last month received no bond.
Father of suspect in shooting death of Flagler County 18-month-old arrested
Read full article: Father of suspect in shooting death of Flagler County 18-month-old arrestedSheriff’s deputies in Flagler County arrested the father of the suspect accused of shooting an 18-month-old last year, accusing him of staging the crime scene and disposing of evidence to cover up the crime for his son.
Person of interest sought in deadly Christmas day shooting at Osceola County café
Read full article: Person of interest sought in deadly Christmas day shooting at Osceola County caféThe Osceola County Sheriff's Office released surveillance pictures of a man they are looking to question after a deadly Christmas Day shooting at Café Lungo.
Ocala police make contact with man accused of taking evidence from deadly mall shooting
Read full article: Ocala police make contact with man accused of taking evidence from deadly mall shootingOcala police released more photos of the man they say took a potentially valuable piece of evidence from the scene of a deadly shooting at Paddock Mall on Saturday.
$10K reward offered to help find suspect in deadly Ocala mall shooting
Read full article: $10K reward offered to help find suspect in deadly Ocala mall shootingOcala police are now offering $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the man they believe opened fire in Paddock Mall Saturday, killing a man and injuring a woman.
Man shot, killed after opening fire on Sumter County deputies, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man shot, killed after opening fire on Sumter County deputies, sheriff’s office saysA man is dead after he opened fire on deputies who were attempting to arrest him on child sex abuse charges, according to the Sumter County Sheriff's Office.
Body-camera video released of Orlando police shooting that led to manhunt
Read full article: Body-camera video released of Orlando police shooting that led to manhuntOrlando police released body-camera video on Thursday of two officers opening fire on a man who pointed a gun at them, according to investigators.
17-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of woman in Orlando’s Curry Ford neighborhood
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested in deadly shooting of woman in Orlando’s Curry Ford neighborhoodPolice in Orlando arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting of a woman who was killed while walking on a sidewalk in the Curry Ford area over the weekend.
See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve cases
Read full article: See how technology is linking guns used in crimes, helping investigators solve casesNIBIN, short for National Integrated Ballistic Information Network, is being used across the country. There are some limitations, but the evidence shows it's working.
Osceola County high school student arrested after gun found in backpack
Read full article: Osceola County high school student arrested after gun found in backpackA student at Tohopekaliga High School was arrested Wednesday after a gun was found in their backpack, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
Orlando leaders discuss new federal office aimed at reducing gun violence
Read full article: Orlando leaders discuss new federal office aimed at reducing gun violenceLawmakers and local leaders hold a news conference in Orlando to discuss the establishment of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
4 arrested after 15-year-old boy found dead in Polk County driveway
Read full article: 4 arrested after 15-year-old boy found dead in Polk County drivewayFour people were arrested after a 15-year-old boy was found dead in a Polk County driveway last week, according to sheriff’s officials, in a case involving drugs and an illegal gun sale.
‘This problem is tearing lives apart:’ Maxwell Frost hosts vigil for gun violence victims
Read full article: ‘This problem is tearing lives apart:’ Maxwell Frost hosts vigil for gun violence victimsCongressman Maxwell Frost held a vigil Sunday asking the community to stand in solidarity with those affected by gun violence.
2 arrested out-of-state after man found shot to death in ‘Compound,’ Palm Bay police say
Read full article: 2 arrested out-of-state after man found shot to death in ‘Compound,’ Palm Bay police sayA man and a woman have been arrested — in Alabama and Georgia, respectively — after a 30-year-old was found shot to death inside an undeveloped subdivision in Palm By known locally as "The Compound," according to police.
5th suspect wanted in drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, man, Orlando police say
Read full article: 5th suspect wanted in drive-by shooting that killed 6-year-old girl, man, Orlando police sayA fifth suspect is on the run after a drive-by shooting that killed a 19-year-old man and a 6-year-old girl and badly hurt the girls mother, according to Orlando police.
State attorney promises ‘full consequences’ for 4 arrested in Orlando drive-by shooting
Read full article: State attorney promises ‘full consequences’ for 4 arrested in Orlando drive-by shootingThe state attorney’s office released a statement Wednesday promising four suspects in an Orlando drive-by shooting that killed a 6-year-old girl and a 19-year-old man will face “full consequences.”
Worker’s compensation rejected for man shot on the job at Orlando car rental business
Read full article: Worker’s compensation rejected for man shot on the job at Orlando car rental businessA sharply divided appeals court Wednesday rejected workers’ compensation insurance benefits for a general manager of an Orlando rental-car agency who was shot seven times while on the job.
Orlando police officer shot in line of duty released from hospital
Read full article: Orlando police officer shot in line of duty released from hospitalOne of the two Orlando police officers shot during a traffic stop Friday night was released from the hospital on Tuesday afternoon, according to the department.
SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stop
Read full article: SWAT team kills suspect after 2 Orlando police officers shot during traffic stopTwo Orlando police officers were shot and critically wounded late Friday during a traffic stop connected to a Florida homicide investigation, prompting a massive search for a suspect who was later located and shot to death, according to authorities.
WATCH: Bodycam video shows chaotic scene following shooting of Ocala mother Ajike Owens
Read full article: WATCH: Bodycam video shows chaotic scene following shooting of Ocala mother Ajike OwensThe Marion County Sheriff’s Office released body-camera video Friday to News 6 from the night Ajike Owens, a mother of four, was shot and killed in the culmination of a longtime feud between neighbors.
Police in Florida fatally shoot man suspected of stabbing the mother of his 3 children
Read full article: Police in Florida fatally shoot man suspected of stabbing the mother of his 3 childrenPolice in Florida fatally shot a 33-year-old man who they say stabbed the mother of his three young children and then opened fire on law enforcement officers after a brief pursuit.
Your Florida Daily: Orlando police release video of deadly shooting, massive python captured in Florida
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Orlando police release video of deadly shooting, massive python captured in FloridaA week after 26-year-old Derek Diaz was shot and killed by an Orlando police officer the department has released body camera video of the shooting.
Daytona Beach police makes arrests in string of shootings, finds many are connected
Read full article: Daytona Beach police makes arrests in string of shootings, finds many are connectedThe city of Daytona Beach is experiencing an increase in “gun-related incidents,” and the police department is beefing up resources to try to address the problem, but they also need the community to report any suspicious activity.
Your Florida Daily: Memorial Day shooting arrest, more than 100 swimmers rescued
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Memorial Day shooting arrest, more than 100 swimmers rescuedFederal investigators say there are no signs of survivors after a plane registered in Melbourne, Florida entered restricted airspace over Washington DC and crashed in Virginia.
FBI seeking photos, videos to ID suspects in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beach
Read full article: FBI seeking photos, videos to ID suspects in Memorial Day shooting at Florida beachThe FBI is looking for any photos and videos that could help identify suspects in a Memorial Day shooting at a popular Florida beach promenade in which nine people were wounded, including a 1-year-old child.
Jury selection to begin in trial of former Florida deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooter
Read full article: Jury selection to begin in trial of former Florida deputy accused of failing to confront Parkland shooterJury selection in the trial of an ex-sheriff's deputy charged with failing to confront the Parkland, Florida, school shooter has gotten off to a speedy start.
Man shot girl playing hide-and-seek outside his home, sheriff says
Read full article: Man shot girl playing hide-and-seek outside his home, sheriff saysBond has been set at $300,000 for a Louisiana man who authorities say fired a gun at children playing hide and seek outside his home, striking a 14-year-old girl.
‘Take back our streets:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office holds gun violence prevention summit
Read full article: ‘Take back our streets:’ Orange-Osceola state attorney’s office holds gun violence prevention summitLaw enforcement and public officials came together Monday for an all-day summit aimed at addressing gun violence across Central Florida.
‘Finger pointing is getting us nowhere:’ Worrell hosts gun violence prevention summit
Read full article: ‘Finger pointing is getting us nowhere:’ Worrell hosts gun violence prevention summitOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced that she will be hosting a full-day gun violence prevention summit on Monday.
Mims manslaughter suspect accidentally shot friend, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Mims manslaughter suspect accidentally shot friend, sheriff’s office saysIn a Mims neighborhood west of Interstate 95 called Hog Valley, Diane Judd said she remembers the emergency response back on April 18 when the Brevard Sheriff's Office said Alice McClure accidentally shot her friend as the 36-year-old failed to handle a loaded gun safely.
3 arrested in fatal shooting of 18-year-old found in crashed car in Orange County, deputies say
Read full article: 3 arrested in fatal shooting of 18-year-old found in crashed car in Orange County, deputies sayThree people, including a 16-year-old, were arrested in the fatal shooting of an 18-year-old found in a crashed car last October in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Officials: Man killed 3, then self in rural Georgia town
Read full article: Officials: Man killed 3, then self in rural Georgia townA man recorded by a security camera fatally shooting his manager at a fast food restaurant in south Georgia is also suspected of killing his mother and grandmother at their nearby homes before taking his own life.
Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells story
Read full article: Man who lost wife, son in Texas mass shooting tells storyA man whose wife and 9-year-old son were killed with three other people north of Houston says the attack began after he asked a neighbor to shoot his gun further away from his home.
Man flown to hospital after fight at Lake County home ends in shooting, deputies say
Read full article: Man flown to hospital after fight at Lake County home ends in shooting, deputies sayA man was taken to the hospital after a fight inside a home near Mount Dora ended in gunfire, according to the Lake County Sheriff's Office.
Police make 6th arrest in Alabama Sweet 16 party shooting
Read full article: Police make 6th arrest in Alabama Sweet 16 party shootingInvestigators on Thursday charged a sixth person with reckless murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party, saying in court documents they believe gunmen shot into the crowd during the celebration.
3 charged with murder in Sweet 16 party shooting in Alabama
Read full article: 3 charged with murder in Sweet 16 party shooting in AlabamaInvestigators say two teenagers and a 20—year-old man have been arrested and charged with reckless murder after a shooting that killed four young people at a Sweet Sixteen birthday party in Alabama.
WATCH LIVE: Alabama officials to provide update on birthday party shooting
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Alabama officials to provide update on birthday party shootingThree days after gunfire erupted at a Sweet 16 birthday party in Alabama, victims’ relatives and officials are expressing hope that investigators may be nearing an arrest.
Apopka firearms instructor urges training despite new permitless carry law
Read full article: Apopka firearms instructor urges training despite new permitless carry lawShay Davis teaches the class and owns and operates a gun shop on the property. He’s been teaching people how to safely handle firearms professionally for six years and has been around guns for most of his life.
Man arrested after making mass shooting threat at West Melbourne workplace, police say
Read full article: Man arrested after making mass shooting threat at West Melbourne workplace, police sayA man faces charges for possessing an illegal gun after he made threats to shoot his co-workers at a business in West Melbourne Thursday, according to police.
Nashville police: School shooter planned attack for months
Read full article: Nashville police: School shooter planned attack for monthsAs students across Nashville were walking out of class to protest gun violence following a school shooting last week, police released new information from the investigation.
Kissimmee police release video of person of interest in 18-year-old’s shooting death
Read full article: Kissimmee police release video of person of interest in 18-year-old’s shooting deathKissimmee police released surveillance video Friday of a man they are calling a person of interest in a shooting that killed an 18-year-old and hurt a 17-year-old.