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Osceola mom arrested after daughter’s death, accused of holding her head in bathtub
Read full article: Osceola mom arrested after daughter’s death, accused of holding her head in bathtubOn Wednesday evening, Sheriff Marcos Lopez said deputies responded to a home in Poinciana where a mother was reportedly wielding a hammer against others.
The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion County
Read full article: The Villages man dies after possible medical emergency, crash on US-301 in Marion CountyIn a release, troopers said that the crash happened at U.S. Highway 301 and Southeast 144th Place Road around 11:41 a.m.
Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies say
Read full article: Mom accused of murdering baby after Orange County fire, deputies sayBack in August, the mother and her two children were taken to the hospital with “serious injuries” that they suffered in the fire, deputies said.
‘Obvious signs of trauma:’ Man arrested on murder charge in woman’s death
Read full article: ‘Obvious signs of trauma:’ Man arrested on murder charge in woman’s deathOrange County deputies are investigating after the death of a 29-year-old woman with “obvious signs of trauma,” according to a news release.
‘A gut punch:’ Stephen Sterns reacts to murder charge in newly-released jailhouse call with parents
Read full article: ‘A gut punch:’ Stephen Sterns reacts to murder charge in newly-released jailhouse call with parentsAmong the records shared on Friday was a phone call conversation involving Stephan Sterns after his arrest earlier this year.
‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himself
Read full article: ‘Feel alive:’ Orlando mom says chatbot caused 14-year-old son to kill himselfAfter her son committed suicide earlier this year, Megan Garcia is now accusing Character.AI of sexual abuse and wrongful death.
‘Bring to justice:’ Orlando hospital accused of breaking newborn’s neck, trying to hide it
Read full article: ‘Bring to justice:’ Orlando hospital accused of breaking newborn’s neck, trying to hide itAs a result of the injury, Jahxy was paralyzed and became unable to breathe on her own, leading to her death, the lawsuit says.
Ex-Orange Sheriff’s Office sergeant accused of killing his wife, a sheriff’s lieutenant
Read full article: Ex-Orange Sheriff’s Office sergeant accused of killing his wife, a sheriff’s lieutenantA former Orange County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who retired amid a department investigation is now facing first-degree murder charges for the death of his estranged wife, who was a lieutenant.
Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemetery
Read full article: Florida man gets life sentence for strangling pregnant stepmom at cemeteryInvestigators said the incident over five years ago, which is when the man strangled his stepmother at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lake County.
‘Afraid for my life:’ Man in deadly road rage shooting at McDonald’s in Daytona Beach claims self-defense
Read full article: ‘Afraid for my life:’ Man in deadly road rage shooting at McDonald’s in Daytona Beach claims self-defenseThe shooter told officers that the incident stemmed from a “road rage” incident involving another man with a knife, according to police.
Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police say
Read full article: Suspect arrested in fatal shooting near Melbourne school was trying to flee to South Florida, police sayThe suspect had been trying to flee South Florida, and he was eventually captured at a bus stop, police said.
Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campus
Read full article: Police officer at Melbourne middle school hears gunshots; body found at store near campusStone Magnet Middle School in Melbourne was locked down after an officer at the school heard gunshots nearby, leading to a homicide investigation.
Family seeks closure after wrong-way Orlando DUI crash, suspect’s disappearance
Read full article: Family seeks closure after wrong-way Orlando DUI crash, suspect’s disappearanceMore than a year after Gissell Almonte tragically lost her life in a wrong-way crash, her family continues to grapple with the loss and the lack of justice.
Woman behind dead body found in Seminole County pleads guilty, gets prison time
Read full article: Woman behind dead body found in Seminole County pleads guilty, gets prison timeYears after the body of a 30-year-old man was dumped in Geneva, the woman behind his murder has finally received prison time, according to prosecutors.
Madeline Soto’s cause of death revealed months after her body was found
Read full article: Madeline Soto’s cause of death revealed months after her body was foundMonths after the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto was discovered in Osceola County, new investigative documents have now revealed her cause of death.
Disney to waive right to arbitration; allergy death to proceed in court
Read full article: Disney to waive right to arbitration; allergy death to proceed in courtDisney announced it’s waiving its arbitration in a wrongful death lawsuit filed by the husband of a doctor who died following a meal at an Irish restaurant at Disney Springs.
‘I find some peace with the verdict:’ Susan Lorincz found guilty of killing neighbor
Read full article: ‘I find some peace with the verdict:’ Susan Lorincz found guilty of killing neighborA jury has reached a verdict in the manslaughter trial of a Florida woman accused of fatally shooting her neighbor.
Read the fine print: Disney wrongful death lawsuit sparks concern
Read full article: Read the fine print: Disney wrongful death lawsuit sparks concernA wrongful death lawsuit brings to light the fine print that people sign on a regular basis, without understanding the terms of what is being agreed upon.
‘I am not going to testify:’ Susan Lorincz, accused in shooting death of Florida neighbor, won’t take stand
Read full article: ‘I am not going to testify:’ Susan Lorincz, accused in shooting death of Florida neighbor, won’t take standThe jury will determine whether Lorincz was justified when she shot through her locked front door last year and killed Owens during an ongoing dispute over neighborhood children.
‘Fatally flawed:’ Disney+ subscription threatens lawsuit after woman dies during Florida trip
Read full article: ‘Fatally flawed:’ Disney+ subscription threatens lawsuit after woman dies during Florida tripNearly a year after her death, Disney is now trying to dodge a wrongful death lawsuit by pointing to her husband's Disney+ subscription.
Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his response
Read full article: Osceola sheriff accused of sharing Madeline Soto crime scene photo. Here’s his responseAfter the state attorney threatened to place him on a database dedicated to law enforcement officers accused of misconduct, the Osceola County Sheriff is trying to clear up what he says is a “misinterpretation of a quote” surrounding a controversial crime scene photo posted on social media.
‘Foul play:’ $10K reward for info on ‘suspicious disappearance’ of Mount Dora mom
Read full article: ‘Foul play:’ $10K reward for info on ‘suspicious disappearance’ of Mount Dora momNicole Baldwin reportedly left all of her belongings behind, including her phone, purse and shoes. Months later, police now assume she's dead.
2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claim
Read full article: 2 cars visited area where 13-year-old Madeline Soto’s body was found, detectives claimDays after 13-year-old Madeline Soto failed to show up at school and was reported missing, detectives used surveillance camera footage and license plate readers to re-trace the movements of two different vehicles, including one allegedly driven by the boyfriend of Soto’s mother.
Student died of natural causes shortly after boarding Orange County school bus, officials say
Read full article: Student died of natural causes shortly after boarding Orange County school bus, officials sayOfficials reported that the College Park Middle School student who passed away shortly after getting on a school bus in April died of natural causes.
Skeletal remains found in Orlando woods have been identified after over 30 years
Read full article: Skeletal remains found in Orlando woods have been identified after over 30 yearsIn a release, deputies explained that the remains had been discovered near Heather Road and Dennis Avenue on Jan. 12, 1993.
Death of 9-year-old girl in Montverde under investigation as homicide
Read full article: Death of 9-year-old girl in Montverde under investigation as homicideLake County deputies are treating a 9-year-old girl's death as a homicide, at least until the medical examiner completes their report, according to the sheriff's office.
‘Compound’ shooting suspects take plea deals, avoid murder convictions
Read full article: ‘Compound’ shooting suspects take plea deals, avoid murder convictionsIn what was the most recent of three murder investigations in the Compound, Palm Bay Police said Robert Lanning and Rene Lemos blamed each other for killing Nick Mitchell.
Parents demand more safety measures after child’s tragic death in Port Orange
Read full article: Parents demand more safety measures after child’s tragic death in Port OrangeFourth-grader Shaolan Kamaly was fatally struck by a car while riding her bike in the crosswalk near Sugar Mill Elementary last month, sparking outrage in the community.
Friend speaks out after Winter Springs mom of 3 killed in crash
Read full article: Friend speaks out after Winter Springs mom of 3 killed in crashNearly a week after a Winter Springs mom of three was killed in a crash at State Road 434 and Vistawilla Drive, one of their family friends shared more about the wife, mother and friend she was.
Family sues Duke Energy after fisher fatally electrocuted at Orlando pond
Read full article: Family sues Duke Energy after fisher fatally electrocuted at Orlando pondWhile fishing at the pond, Keller’s fishing line became tangled in some broken power lines, which caused him to be electrocuted and killed, the lawsuit says.
‘My brother has passed out:’ Family criticizes driver after teen dies on Orange County school bus
Read full article: ‘My brother has passed out:’ Family criticizes driver after teen dies on Orange County school busAccording to the family’s attorney, the student — identified as Jasiel Sanders — died on a school bus, prompting the family to “demand answers” from the school district.
Florida teen accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old brother with stolen gun
Read full article: Florida teen accused of fatally shooting 11-year-old brother with stolen gunPolice said that the boy had been at home with his 14-year-old brother and 13-year-old sister because there was no school on Friday.
Remains found in Osceola County woods belonged to missing woman, husband
Read full article: Remains found in Osceola County woods belonged to missing woman, husbandKissimmee police announced Pena’s disappearance last week, reporting that she had last been seen by her family on April 6 near Pesca Drive and Baleno Lane.
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.
This Florida woman was reduced to ashes. How she died remains a mystery
Read full article: This Florida woman was reduced to ashes. How she died remains a mysteryAn investigative report shows that Reeser smoked a cigarette, sitting in her easy chair before heading to bed. That was the last day Reeser was seen alive.
St. Cloud child porn suspect kills himself as law enforcement closes in, officials say
Read full article: St. Cloud child porn suspect kills himself as law enforcement closes in, officials sayHenry Cox, one of two men being investigated in St. Cloud amid accusations involving their alleged production and handling of child pornography, shot and killed himself before a federal arrest warrant could be served Tuesday morning, according to the St. Cloud Police Department.
Florida investigates sheriff’s office that might have posted crime scene photo of Madeline Soto’s body
Read full article: Florida investigates sheriff’s office that might have posted crime scene photo of Madeline Soto’s bodyFormer Osceola County Sheriff Russ Gibson, who is running against Lopez in the 2024 election, said that the photograph depicted the body of 13-year-old Madeline Soto, who was found dead Friday afternoon in a wooded area near St. Cloud.
2 dead after pickup truck rear-ends motorcycle on I-4 in Orange County, FHP says
Read full article: 2 dead after pickup truck rear-ends motorcycle on I-4 in Orange County, FHP saysTwo people riding a motorcycle along Interstate 4 in Orange County were killed Friday night upon being rear-ended by a pickup truck, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Remains found believed to belong to Volusia County teen who vanished nearly 20 years ago
Read full article: Remains found believed to belong to Volusia County teen who vanished nearly 20 years agoDeputies said that the teen had last been seen in May 2004 after her boyfriend dropped her off at the Volusia Mall. On Wednesday, her remains were believed to have been unearthed.
Woman dies after ‘erratic behavior,’ fighting with Orange County deputy
Read full article: Woman dies after ‘erratic behavior,’ fighting with Orange County deputyDeputies said they responded to the 11100 block of Crystal Glen Blvd. around 3 a.m. after receiving a call about the woman knocking on doors and “displaying erratic behavior in the area.”
I-75 shuts down in Florida after fiery plane crash kills 2
Read full article: I-75 shuts down in Florida after fiery plane crash kills 2Interstate 75 was shut down Friday afternoon in Collier County after an airplane collided with two vehicles, sparking a fire and killing two people, according to officials in Southwest Florida.
Nation’s deadliest serial killer once struck Florida. Can you solve his murders?
Read full article: Nation’s deadliest serial killer once struck Florida. Can you solve his murders?That killer — Samuel Little — was ultimately taken into custody in 2012, and he has since confessed to 93 murders, according to the FBI.
86-year-old woman among 3 killed when plane crashes into Florida home, erupts in flames
Read full article: 86-year-old woman among 3 killed when plane crashes into Florida home, erupts in flamesA small plane crash in Clearwater left four mobile homes ablaze and killed 3 people, according to local officials.
3 dead in crash after woman sparks high-speed chase in stolen Marion patrol car
Read full article: 3 dead in crash after woman sparks high-speed chase in stolen Marion patrol carShortly after the deputy got out of the car, Boone got into the passenger-side door and climbed into the driver’s seat, investigators explained.
‘Too hot to handle:’ Suspect in missing woman’s death caught after going on the run
Read full article: ‘Too hot to handle:’ Suspect in missing woman’s death caught after going on the runWhile they were searching, detectives spotted Martinez “casually walking” on a sidewalk north of Eagle Lake, Judd explained.
Orange County high schooler was at fault for crash that killed him, report says
Read full article: Orange County high schooler was at fault for crash that killed him, report saysThe high schooler — 18-year-old Nick Miner — was driving a truck to tow a vehicle stuck on the shoulder along Dallas Boulevard on the night of Oct. 23, 2022.
Man accused of murder nearly months after fatal overdose at Seminole home
Read full article: Man accused of murder nearly months after fatal overdose at Seminole homeIn an arrest warrant, deputies said they arrived at a home along Anna Drive back on Jan. 2 after getting a report about a medical emergency.
‘Motive unknown’: 1 arrested after Florida pastor’s son murdered in church parking lot
Read full article: ‘Motive unknown’: 1 arrested after Florida pastor’s son murdered in church parking lotTaquion Cotton put a woman into a chokehold while fleeing from investigators, prompting Cotton's mother to come to the woman's aid, according to the sheriff's office.
Traffic blocked on Interstate 4 in Osceola County following fatal crash
Read full article: Traffic blocked on Interstate 4 in Osceola County following fatal crashThe crash happened around mile marker 65 on Interstate 4 around 10 p.m., causing roadblocks for both the eastbound and westbound lanes, troopers said.
Nearly 14-foot-long gator found at Florida waterway where body was discovered, victim identified
Read full article: Nearly 14-foot-long gator found at Florida waterway where body was discovered, victim identifiedThe Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office identified the person whose body found in a waterway near a large alligator on Friday.