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Arson blamed for fire that damaged 7 vehicles at student housing near UCF
Read full article: Arson blamed for fire that damaged 7 vehicles at student housing near UCFUCF police said on Monday that they are investigating a fire that damaged seven vehicles at a University-affiliated apartment complex as arson.
State to seek death penalty for man accused of killing mother of 3, baby in Daytona Beach
Read full article: State to seek death penalty for man accused of killing mother of 3, baby in Daytona BeachR.J. Larizza, state attorney for the Seventh Judicial Circuit, has given notice that the state intends to seek the death penalty against Charles Leon Ivy.
Man accused of killing mother of 3, baby in Daytona Beach apartment fire asks to limit case publicity
Read full article: Man accused of killing mother of 3, baby in Daytona Beach apartment fire asks to limit case publicityThe man accused of stabbing his ex over 100 times and lighting her Daytona Beach apartment on fire, killing her and her baby, was back in court.
Mother found dead in Daytona Beach apartment fire was stabbed 100 times, affidavit shows
Read full article: Mother found dead in Daytona Beach apartment fire was stabbed 100 times, affidavit showsA woman found dead inside a Daytona Beach apartment fire last week was stabbed 100 times, according to an arrest affidavit.
Man dumps gasoline, sets fire to Leesburg Masonic Lodge, detectives say
Read full article: Man dumps gasoline, sets fire to Leesburg Masonic Lodge, detectives sayA man was arrested Thursday after dumping gasoline and setting fire to the Leesburg Masonic Lodge last week because he was mad at what it stood for, an affidavit shows.
Fires break out at abandoned hotel, restaurant, dumpster in Orlando’s tourist district
Read full article: Fires break out at abandoned hotel, restaurant, dumpster in Orlando’s tourist districtThree fires broke out overnight in Orlando’s tourist district, including a blaze at an abandoned hotel where firefighters rescued four people, officials said.
Arson suspect shot by deputies, captured after chase on I-4 in Polk and Hillsborough counties, sheriff says
Read full article: Arson suspect shot by deputies, captured after chase on I-4 in Polk and Hillsborough counties, sheriff saysA 30-year old Lakeland man faces multiple charges after he attempted to start a house fire in Lakeland and then led deputies on a chase that made its way onto Interstate 4, closing parts of the highway on Sunday, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Man arrested, accused of arson causing $50K in damage to Sanchez Park
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of arson causing $50K in damage to Sanchez ParkA 51-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after being accused of starting a fire that caused around $50,000 in damage, Ormond Beach police said.
Woman already on probation tried setting ex-boyfriend, home on fire, Flagler deputies say
Read full article: Woman already on probation tried setting ex-boyfriend, home on fire, Flagler deputies sayA woman who was already on probation was arrested, accused of trying to set her ex-boyfriend and his home on fire.
Arrest made after arson fire at Sanford library
Read full article: Arrest made after arson fire at Sanford librarySANFORD, Fla. – A man who admitted to starting a fire in the bathroom of a Sanford library was arrested on an arson charge Friday, according to the state fire marshal. Authorities said the fire was started on Wednesday inside a bathroom at the Seminole County Public Library. The library was temporarily closed and officials immediately suspected arson was involved. “During the conversation with the detective, Brinson admitted to setting the fire in the men’s bathroom at the library and was placed under arrest,” the state fire marshall told News 6. Brinson is charged with first-degree arson and is currently being held on no bond.
Victim burned in apparent arson in Orlando, police say
Read full article: Victim burned in apparent arson in Orlando, police sayORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police say one victim is recovering from burn injuries Tuesday following an arson fire. Officers got a call about the fire near 1300 W. Washington St., not far from Orange Blossom Trail. | News 6 anchors share drama stories]Evidence shows someone ignited the fire in an area where two people were sleeping. One of those people suffered minor burns, according to the Orlando Police Department. Officers say the person who lit the fire is known in the area.
Port Orange arson suspect wanted on attempted murder charges, police say
Read full article: Port Orange arson suspect wanted on attempted murder charges, police sayVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. Port Orange police have obtained an arrest warrant for a man accused of intentionally setting a woman on fire and burning down a mobile home. Police and Port Orange Fire Rescue responded to the home at 5348 Landis Ave. on Thursday at 3:31 a.m. for a structure fire. As a result of the investigation, Port Orange Police Department detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Raymond J. Garneau, 51, of Port Orange. Police did not say what the relationship between the suspect and the victim was or if Garneau owned the mobile home. Garneau is wanted for attempted murder, arson of an occupied dwelling, felony domestic battery and deprivation of access to 911.
Palm Bay playground rebuilt after arson fire
Read full article: Palm Bay playground rebuilt after arson firePALM BAY, Fla. – The Twin Lakes neighborhood park that left parents and children heartbroken after it was burned to the ground last year has finally been rebuilt. The playground was rebuilt half a mile north at Goode Park on 1300 Bianca Drive and was opened to the public on Monday. A news release by the City of Palm Bay Parks and Recreation said that the move was due to the existing facilities at Goode Park. “We felt that moving the playground to Goode Park was a better choice because of the increased amenities at that location,” Fred Poppe, Palm Bay parks and recreation department director, said in the release. "The new location is close to restroom facilities, parking, a pavilion, more seating and more shade.”According to the release, the playground was paid for from insurance settlement funds received from the old playground being destroyed by arson.