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โRoutine and predatory acts:โ Woman files suit against Holly Hill over police misconduct allegations
Read full article: โRoutine and predatory acts:โ Woman files suit against Holly Hill over police misconduct allegationsA woman is suing the city of Holly Hill alleging the former police chief and others in the department of engaging in โroutine and predatory acts in the workplace towards women for years,โ according to court documents.
Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learns
Read full article: Complaints get results: Orlando police chief listens and learnsWhen the Orlando Police Department made a recent change in how it protects the Parramore community, the change ended up, unintentionally, leaving residents feeling abandoned and vulnerable.
โWouldโve been dead:' Good Samaritans, first responders honored for saving Seminole County fisherman
Read full article: โWouldโve been dead:' Good Samaritans, first responders honored for saving Seminole County fishermanIn January, Dan Watson was changing out his tackle bait when his boat flipped over near Lake Harney and Jolly Gator area. With the help of fishermen, 911 dispatchers, and Seminole County fire crews, he's alive to tell the tale.
As high school seniors hit New Smyrna Beach, people hope teens play it safe
Read full article: As high school seniors hit New Smyrna Beach, people hope teens play it safeHundreds of high school seniors are flocking to the beach Thursday for โSenior Skip Day,โ but this year, law enforcement is stepping in to keep things under control.
Clermont police chief to take over the agency in Kissimmee
Read full article: Clermont police chief to take over the agency in KissimmeeThe police chief of Clermont is trading in the rolling hills for Kowtown. Chief Charles Broadway will take over Kissimmeeโs police department, with a swearing-in ceremony on April 1.
What happened in my neighborhood? Thereโs an Orlando police app for that
Read full article: What happened in my neighborhood? Thereโs an Orlando police app for thatOrlando Police Chief Eric Smith insisted crime has decreased significantly since he took over in 2022, and lately his new app has continued to drive down the numbers.
Long-running, free police self-defense class teaches hundreds of women in Ormond Beach
Read full article: Long-running, free police self-defense class teaches hundreds of women in Ormond BeachItโs one of the longest-running self-defense classes in Central Florida taught by police, and itโs also one of the most popular programs at the Ormond Beach Police Department.
โWe want the whole picture:โ Titusville residents demand more answers at NAACP meeting about police shooting
Read full article: โWe want the whole picture:โ Titusville residents demand more answers at NAACP meeting about police shootingTri-Marea Charles' death is now the subject of a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) investigation, but very few details have been publicly released, fueling the anger in the community.
Florida allocates nearly $300M for immigration enforcement. How the money will be spent
Read full article: Florida allocates nearly $300M for immigration enforcement. How the money will be spentA bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday will appropriate $298.8 million for immigration enforcement. A newly created State Board of Immigration Enforcement will get most of the money โ approximately $250.7 million.
Former Cocoa police officer gets 7 years in prison for standoff with SWAT team
Read full article: Former Cocoa police officer gets 7 years in prison for standoff with SWAT teamThe police officer prosecutors said held his a woman against her will while shooting hundreds of rounds through their home was sentenced to seven years in prison.
Winter Park police to start new homeless advocacy officers next week
Read full article: Winter Park police to start new homeless advocacy officers next weekWinter Park will launch a new program on Monday supported by a federal grant aimed at helping its police department connect homeless people with resources to find housing and other services.
Orange County holds large-scale exercise to prep for potential attack
Read full article: Orange County holds large-scale exercise to prep for potential attackThis Wednesday, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Orange County Fire Rescue and the sheriffโs office conducted a full scale exercise with actors using fake blood and weapon to play out mass shootings and other violent attacks at the Orange County Convention Center.
Casselberry police introduces full-body harness for safer restraints. Hereโs how it works
Read full article: Casselberry police introduces full-body harness for safer restraints. Hereโs how it worksIn a significant advancement in law enforcement techniques, the Casselberry Police Department has adopted a new method for restraining individuals who resist arrest.
Man engulfed in flames at gas station sues Osceola County, deputies over use of force
Read full article: Man engulfed in flames at gas station sues Osceola County, deputies over use of forceIn February 2022, Jean Barreto-Baerga was riding his motorcycle when a traffic stop escalated into a confrontation at a gas station. Deputies, including David Crawford, followed Barreto to the Wawa due to allegations of reckless driving.
โCanโt thank everybody enough:โ Melbourne officer burned in house fire prepares to return to work
Read full article: โCanโt thank everybody enough:โ Melbourne officer burned in house fire prepares to return to workA police officer who got burned saving his dog when their house caught on fire is almost ready to go back to work, with the help of the community.
โLIVE 911โ system helps cut Volusia deputies' response times to โsecondsโ
Read full article: โLIVE 911โ system helps cut Volusia deputies' response times to โsecondsโDeputies in Volusia County have now had a new 911 technology for a year in their vehicles and Sheriff Mike Chitwood said it has been a game-changer for their response times.

โWorking with our community partners:โ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention Unit
Read full article: โWorking with our community partners:โ Orlando police launch Homeless Intervention UnitAfter a new state law went into effect last month criminalizing sleeping on public streets, some law enforcement agencies found themselves in a tough spot: When they enforce the law and make the homeless move along, typically the homeless just move somewhere else.
โWhere do we go from here?:โ Oviedo voters again reject tax hike to fund aging police headquarters
Read full article: โWhere do we go from here?:โ Oviedo voters again reject tax hike to fund aging police headquartersOn election night, 59% of voters in Oviedo said "no" to a tax hike to replace an aging police headquarters.
โThis is going to help us:โ Go inside the new Melbourne Police Department facility
Read full article: โThis is going to help us:โ Go inside the new Melbourne Police Department facilityIt's big. It's modern. It's a new police station the city of Melbourne says has been needed for a very long time.
Grand jury clears ex-Holly Hill police chief amid sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Grand jury clears ex-Holly Hill police chief amid sexual assault allegationsA Volusia County grand jury decided not to charge the former police chief of the Holly Hill Police Department after multiple sexual assault allegations within the department.
โThereโs a lot for us to do:โ New Smyrna Beach police to start patrolling on the water
Read full article: โThereโs a lot for us to do:โ New Smyrna Beach police to start patrolling on the waterIf to hit the water anytime soon in New Smyrna Beach, youโll see new faces out patrolling to keep you sa
Florida Highway Patrol Orlando trooper shares Dominican culture, accomplishments in law enforcement
Read full article: Florida Highway Patrol Orlando trooper shares Dominican culture, accomplishments in law enforcementFor Migdalisis โMiggyโ Garcia, being a Florida Highway Patrol trooper is more than just a job.
Flagler Countyโs new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at once
Read full article: Flagler Countyโs new drug detection device can detect trace amounts, different substances at onceDeputies in Flagler County have a new drug detection device aimed at keeping them safe and helping them catch criminals quickly.
UCF team offers psychological first aid for Lake County deputies after ambush attack
Read full article: UCF team offers psychological first aid for Lake County deputies after ambush attackA team from UCF RESTORES is helping through their Critical Incident Response efforts which provides psychological first aid to first responders after traumatic events.
Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrest
Read full article: Port Orange officer undergoes emergency eye surgery after altercation during arrestA Port Orange police officer is recovering after undergoing emergency eye surgery for an injury they received while arresting a burglary suspect on Saturday, according to a news release.
Illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport, despite police enforcement
Read full article: Illegal shoulder parking continues at Orlando International Airport, despite police enforcementNews 6 first exposed the problem in November with footage of dozens of drivers parking illegally on the shoulders of Jeff Fuqua Boulevard.
How โBradyโ lists help prosecutors track police misconduct
Read full article: How โBradyโ lists help prosecutors track police misconductWhen a law enforcement officer who has been accused of untruthfulness or other misconduct is preparing to testify at a criminal trial, prosecutors have a constitutional duty to notify the defendant about the officer's background.
โI love this job:โ Orlando police 2023 Officer of the Year shares passion for career in law enforcement
Read full article: โI love this job:โ Orlando police 2023 Officer of the Year shares passion for career in law enforcementItโs easy to see the passion the Orlando Police Departmentโs 2023 Officer of the Year has for serving the community.
3rd time a charm? Oviedo city council debate latest tax hike to replace aging police headquarters
Read full article: 3rd time a charm? Oviedo city council debate latest tax hike to replace aging police headquartersMonday evening, Oviedo city leaders will begin a contentious debate for a third time over asking voters for millions of dollars to build a new police station
Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconduct
Read full article: Report accuses former Holly Hill police chief of sexual harassment, misconductAn investigation by the Volusia Sheriffโs Office revealed allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct involving several high-ranking Holly Hill police officials, including the police chief.
Kissimmee police officer relieved of duty, accused of soliciting minor for nude photos
Read full article: Kissimmee police officer relieved of duty, accused of soliciting minor for nude photosA Kissimmee police officer has been relieved of duty and was arrested, accused of โsoliciting a minor for nude photographs in exchange for payment,โ according to the Osceola County Sheriffโs Office and Kissimmee Police Department.
Holly Hill hires new police chief amid misconduct investigation
Read full article: Holly Hill hires new police chief amid misconduct investigationHolly Hill city officials announced they have hired a new police chief after a monthslong investigation conducted by the Volusia County Sheriffโs Office into the department has concluded.
Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeks
Read full article: Opposite of what Florida police chief expected: Speed cameras issue 1,300 tickets in 5 weeksThe Chief of Police in Lake County's Eustis, the first-ever city in Florida to install speed cameras in a school zone and send out tickets, got a surprise after activating the cameras on April 3.
911 video calling catches car thief, protects Flagler County deputies
Read full article: 911 video calling catches car thief, protects Flagler County deputiesFlagler County Sheriff Rick Staly revealed "Prepared Live," a software that 911 dispatchers use to access callers' cell phone cameras, has been utilized by Flagler County dispatchers 149 times since the Sheriff's Office purchased it in February 2023.
Ocala police officer seriously injured in crash working to fully return to police force
Read full article: Ocala police officer seriously injured in crash working to fully return to police forceAfter being seriously injured in a crash involving a hit-and-run suspect, an Ocala police sergeant is making it his mission to fully return to the police force.
Ocoee appoints Ogburn to permanent police chief role
Read full article: Ocoee appoints Ogburn to permanent police chief roleVincent Ogburn Sr., who has been serving as acting police chief ever since his predecessor was fired last year, will now take over the role permanently, the city announced Thursday.
Grand jury clears Orlando police officer who shot, killed man in downtown
Read full article: Grand jury clears Orlando police officer who shot, killed man in downtownA grand jury cleared an Orlando police officer who shot and killed a man in downtown Orlando last summer, according to the state attorneyโs office.
Facial recognition technology used to solve crimes in Central Florida
Read full article: Facial recognition technology used to solve crimes in Central FloridaWhen an Orange County woman returned home from a shopping trip shortly before Christmas in 2021, she was unaware someone standing outside her house may have been watching her through the windows.
Private jet was short on approach to Virginia runway when it crashed, killing 5, police say
Read full article: Private jet was short on approach to Virginia runway when it crashed, killing 5, police sayVirginia State Police say a small private jet was short on its approach to a rural airportโs runway when it struck trees and crashed into a hillside and burned, killing all five people aboard.
First woman to join Seminole County Sheriffโs Office dive team inspiring others to follow suit
Read full article: First woman to join Seminole County Sheriffโs Office dive team inspiring others to follow suitJennifer Mead knew early on she wanted to join the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Underwater Search and Recovery Unit.
โWe need to do better:โ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with trauma
Read full article: โWe need to do better:โ New FDLE program helps first responders deal with traumaOn Tuesday, FDLE and other law enforcement officials presented their solution, the first-ever Post Critical Incident Seminar. This week they will host 35 officers and their families for three days of counseling and peer support, free of charge.
Alzheimerโs training for law enforcement officers OKโd by Florida House
Read full article: Alzheimerโs training for law enforcement officers OKโd by Florida HouseThe state would have to provide training to law enforcement officers on how to interact with people who have Alzheimerโs disease and other forms of dementia under a bill the Florida House approved.
Volusia sheriff worries new Ring Doorbell policy could slow investigations
Read full article: Volusia sheriff worries new Ring Doorbell policy could slow investigationsIf you have a Ring Doorbell, who can access your footage will be changing. Amazon, the company that owns the video doorbell system, is going to stop allowing police departments to request video from users.
Your Florida Daily: Teacher accused of taping sex with former student, Orlando Magic to retire Shaquille OโNealโs No. 32
Read full article: Your Florida Daily: Teacher accused of taping sex with former student, Orlando Magic to retire Shaquille OโNealโs No. 32Marie-Jo Gordo was just indicted by a federal grand jury.
Florida police union vows to push for new laws after Marsyโs law ruling
Read full article: Florida police union vows to push for new laws after Marsyโs law rulingThe largest union representing Floridaโs law enforcement officers is vowing to get the stateโs laws changed after the Florida Supreme Court ruled this week that a 2018 constitutional amendment expanding crime victimsโ rights does not guarantee protection of the victimโs name.
Marsyโs Law doesnโt protect anyoneโs name, including law enforcement, Florida Supreme Court rules
Read full article: Marsyโs Law doesnโt protect anyoneโs name, including law enforcement, Florida Supreme Court rulesA Florida constitutional amendment may protect a victim of crimeโs information, but that does not include their name and that goes for law enforcement too, the Florida Supreme Court ruled unanimously Thursday.
Marion deputy resigns after investigation into โinappropriate contactโ with females
Read full article: Marion deputy resigns after investigation into โinappropriate contactโ with femalesA Marion County sheriffโs deputy has resigned amid an investigation into two instances where heโs accused of inappropriately contacting a female, including a teenage girl.
Orlando Magic focus on law enforcement, mental health. Hereโs how to help
Read full article: Orlando Magic focus on law enforcement, mental health. Hereโs how to helpFor the past seven years, Orlando Police Officer Rick Fink has relived his experiences being one of the first on scene at the Pulse Nightclub massacre.
Career Criminal Unit makes sure Volusia sex predators, offenders follow the rules
Read full article: Career Criminal Unit makes sure Volusia sex predators, offenders follow the rulesAt any given moment, Volusia County is home to upwards of 1,000 registered sex offenders and 150 sexual predators. Some of them are branded with the offender/predator designation for life; some are on probation.
โEverything is my job:โ Flagler deputy cares for child after guardianโs arrest
Read full article: โEverything is my job:โ Flagler deputy cares for child after guardianโs arrestAnytime anyone is arrested, the consequences cause a ripple effect โ often family members are affected, especially children.
Sanfordโs online crime reporting makes police aware of unreported crime
Read full article: Sanfordโs online crime reporting makes police aware of unreported crimeThe Sanford Police Departmentโs new online crime reporting tool is getting results, making the police aware of crimes they might never have found out about and enabling investigators to get started on a case immediately.
Florida police investigating brutality accusations after arrest video of man with bloody face goes viral
Read full article: Florida police investigating brutality accusations after arrest video of man with bloody face goes viralThe Jacksonville Sheriff Office is now investigating the officers involved in viral incident that shows a handcuffed man with swollen eyes and a bloody face sitting on the ground after what appears to be a violent encounter with police.
Man shot in confrontation with Marion County deputies, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: Man shot in confrontation with Marion County deputies, sheriffโs office saysA man was injured Wednesday morning in a deputy-involved shooting near Dunnellon, according to the Marion County Sheriffโs Office.
Belleview police officer accused of using meth, unlawfully accessing work database, chief says
Read full article: Belleview police officer accused of using meth, unlawfully accessing work database, chief saysBelleview police said one of their officers faces charges after methamphetamine was found at his home.
โAll I do is raids:โ Man accused of impersonating US Marshal in Marion County
Read full article: โAll I do is raids:โ Man accused of impersonating US Marshal in Marion CountyA 52-year-old man faces multiple charges after he impersonated a U.S. Marshal, according to the Marion County Sheriffโs Office.
โPeople feel like police arenโt humans:โ Orlando Police Officer of the Year says relating to community is key
Read full article: โPeople feel like police arenโt humans:โ Orlando Police Officer of the Year says relating to community is keyOrlando Police Officer Kelvin Wilson-Bey discusses his approach to policing.
WATCH: Bodycam shows on-duty Orlando officer drive off after deputy pulls him over
Read full article: WATCH: Bodycam shows on-duty Orlando officer drive off after deputy pulls him overAn Orlando police officer has been relieved of duty after video showed him being pulled over for speeding in Seminole County and leaving a traffic stop.
โAll hands on deck:โ Volusia deputies start new role patrolling beaches
Read full article: โAll hands on deck:โ Volusia deputies start new role patrolling beachesThere was a big shift Friday in who patrols the beach in Volusia County. Just the day before, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law that took immediate effect that says all unincorporated areas in a county now fall under the sheriffโs office.
More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriffโs office says
Read full article: More body cameras coming for Osceola County deputies, sheriffโs office sayshe Osceola County Sheriffโs Office says they plan to issue more body-worn cameras to their deputies this year. A spokesperson for Sheriff Marcos Lopez says that since taking office, he has ensured all members on patrol have body cameras, but there are other scenarios where sworn personnel are on the job without this equipment.
Insider extra: Casselberry police exceed national average in number of female officers
Read full article: Insider extra: Casselberry police exceed national average in number of female officersThe Casselberry Police Department represents the changing face of law enforcement โ the department now has a staff comprised of 32%, nearly 1 in 3.
Sheriffโs deputy and suspect killed in Minnesota shootout
Read full article: Sheriffโs deputy and suspect killed in Minnesota shootoutOne sheriff's deputy died on his 44th birthday and two other law enforcement officers were injured after a shootout in west-central Minnesota on Saturday night that also killed the suspect in a domestic assault call.
WATCH: โSolutionaries: What should I do if Iโm pulled over by police?โ | How citizens and law enforcement are reducing violent encounters
Read full article: WATCH: โSolutionaries: What should I do if Iโm pulled over by police?โ | How citizens and law enforcement are reducing violent encountersJoin us for Solutionaries every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. on News 6.
Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunch
Read full article: Amid public feud, Worrell, Mina debate youth violence solutions at Orlando lunchA discussion about violence among teenagers took place Monday amid a recent spate of gun violence, a string of deadly shootings in Pine Hills and an onoing public feud between two of Orange Countyโs top criminal justice officials.
โGave the ultimate gift today:โ Orange County sheriffโs deputy dies, donates organs
Read full article: โGave the ultimate gift today:โ Orange County sheriffโs deputy dies, donates organsAn Orange County deputy hospitalized after suffering a serious brain injury has died, but not before donating his organs, according to the Orange County Sheriffโs Office.
Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticisms
Read full article: Florida State Attorney Worrell defends prosecutions amid public criticismsFollowing a shooting rampage that left three people dead in Pine Hills in February, Gov. Ron DeSantis, Orange County Sheriff John Mina and Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez have spoken out against Worrell.
Federal judge rules jail staff didnโt violate Gregory Edwardsโ rights in 2018 jail death
Read full article: Federal judge rules jail staff didnโt violate Gregory Edwardsโ rights in 2018 jail deathA federal judge has dismissed portions of a lawsuit against Sheriff Wayne Ivey and others in the 2018 death of U.S. Army combat veteran Gregory Edwards in the Brevard County jail, tossing out claims that the force used to subdue Edwards violated his constitutional rights, according to our News 6 partners at Florida Today.
Spring breakers, law enforcement flock to New Smyrna Beach
Read full article: Spring breakers, law enforcement flock to New Smyrna BeachBy Friday afternoon, the spring breakers had already made their way to Flagler Avenue but this year, they were met by dozens more law enforcement officers than they may have seen in years past.
โStart by believing:โ UCF police sex assault detective learned from mistakes, teaches others
Read full article: โStart by believing:โ UCF police sex assault detective learned from mistakes, teaches othersWhen it comes to sex crimes, the University of Central Florida Police Department doesnโt mince words: victims come first.
Orlando officer who responded to Pulse shooting creates support program for fellow officers
Read full article: Orlando officer who responded to Pulse shooting creates support program for fellow officersRick Fink decided to take matters into his own hands and create the Officer Support Initiative to provide mental health resources to fellow officers.
Masked gunman robs, sexually attacks 2 women at Orange County bus stop, deputies say
Read full article: Masked gunman robs, sexually attacks 2 women at Orange County bus stop, deputies sayDeputies in Orange County are looking for a man who allegedly robbed and sexually attacked women in separate incidents at the same bus stop.