Monique Worrell beat incumbent Andrew Bain to retake her position as Ninth Circuit state attorney in the November election.

A News 6 investigation found since 2015 at least 32 pedestrians have been killed in Pine Hills and another 88 people have incapacitating injuries. What the county is doing about it.

Three days after Monique Worrell won back her job at the ballot box, a federal judge rejected a lawsuit over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ controversial 2023 decision to suspend her as state attorney in Orange and Osceola counties.

Orlando is gearing up for a busy weekend after a mass shooting prompted city leaders to make changes to curb violence.

Lithium-ion battery fires can be especially dangerous because they give off toxic gases and burn extremely fast. It's important for people to be aware of the dangers of these batteries since many have them in their homes without realizing it.

Downtown Orlando businesses will be able to serve alcohol after midnight again starting tonight, according to a release from city officials Thursday.

Orlando first responders got hands-on special training at Orlando Health's Jewett Orthopedic Institute.

Have you ever noticed those blue reflectors in the roadway? Well, they play an important role in safety. They’re placed by fire hydrants so firefighters can find them easily at night. But over time many become cracked, broken or even come off the pavement altogether. That was the case in the Town of Melbourne Beach.

It's big. It's modern. It's a new police station the city of Melbourne says has been needed for a very long time.

Deputies in Flagler County have a new drug detection device aimed at keeping them safe and helping them catch criminals quickly.

When 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.

A woman and a teenager were injured in separate shark incidents and now a Florida Panhandle County has closed its beaches to the public

The city of Orlando has quietly implemented new parking garage rules for the downtown area in the latest step to crack down on nighttime safety issues, a spokesperson told News 6.

The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office is investigating fake emergency calls that prompted a law enforcement response to two schools.

Six months after voters resoundingly rejected Oviedo’s request to tear down the city’s 3-decade-old police department headquarters and rebuild it almost quadruple the size for $47 million, the city is revealing Plan B – and five other smaller, less-expensive options.

Vincent 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.

New data from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives shows that 68,000 illegally trafficked firearms in the U.S. came through unlicensed dealers who aren’t required to perform background checks over a five year report.

In a five to two vote, the Volusia County Council Tuesday approved to adjust its current sex offender and predator ordinance so that those individuals will now have to live further from places like schools, churches, and playgrounds.

When convicted felons are released from state prison, they must provide the Florida Department of Corrections with an address where they intend to live and then must register with the sheriff's office in that county. But that's it. In Flagler County however, Sheriff Rick Staly goes beyond that requirement.

The new Sunshine Skyway Bridge, which opened in 1987, was built with safety in mind, with features meant to make navigating in and out of Tampa Bay easier for large ships and to lower the risk that the bridge will get hit or suffer catastrophic damage.

In the City of Winter Springs, more than a thousand fire hydrants have not been inspected in almost three years and the city can’t guarantee they’ll work when needed.

A new gunshot detection system is helping Volusia deputies respond to shootings faster. Sheriff Mike Chitwood said his office started using the Raven gunshot detection system in November and already has the stats to show it's working.

Burglars have hit more homes in Winter Park, less than a month after police issued a crime alert for eight burglaries.

The Flagler County administrator this week told the school district that the county wants to pull out of its 50-50 agreement to pay for deputies on campus.

The White House this past week held a graduation ceremony for leaders across the United States in hopes of teaching tactics to prevent violent crimes.

A fake 911 call led Volusia deputies to surround a Deltona home over the weekend. The sheriff called it a scary moment for homeowners and deputies in a trend called "swatting" that is becoming more and more common.

Orange County Fire Rescue dispatchers have a new tool when it comes to 911 calls.

If 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.

State law enforcement officials are investigating after a Sumter County sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a woman during a service call where they were trying to determine if she was in mental distress, and she then allegedly pulled a knife.

Officials with the city of Sanford say they have no choice but to close the restrooms at Coastline Park because of repeated vandalism.

A year ago, Raysean Brown was hired by the City of Orlando's Children and Families Division to start up a program that has been tried and tested in major cities around the country: Community Violence Initiative (CVI).

A man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter after a 16-year-old girl was shot and killed was sentenced to probation, instead of prison, Monday.

Students at Bethune-Cookman University, like many other schools across the country, are taking part in homecoming this week. While it’s usually a time of celebration and seeing old friends, safety is a priority this year.

A month into the job, the governor-appointed Ninth Circuit state attorney announced a policy change regarding use of force cases.

A popular Daytona Beach nightclub that’s been the grounds of several recent crimes will be allowed to keep its extended hours permit.

Orlando city commissioners voted Monday to extend the city’s ban on new bars and nightclubs downtown.

Much needed updates are coming to the streets surround the University of Central Florida to make them safer for pedestrians.

The Orange County Citizens Safety Task Force met for the fourth and final time on Wednesday.

The sheriff in Osceola County is launching a new program to get more women to consider becoming deputies.

Three 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.

The city of Tavares is getting a new police chief, officials said Thursday.

During the fifth annual Children’s Safety Village Community Heroes event, first responders from Seminole and Orange counties came together to honor the efforts of their colleagues and people in the community who are impacting the lives of children through safety.

The Orlando Police Dept. trains for nearly the exact scenario with their virtual training simulator: an armed suicidal person headed for a crowded building.

A seashell shop in Fruitland Park went up in flames early Tuesday.

The Marion County Sheriff's Office believes there may be more victims.

Orlando police and the Volusia County Sheriff's Office are looking for Leslie Lagrotta for seven rape cases over a 10-year period.

Anthony Woods is accused of approaching a driver with a gun, saying "you almost hit me and I'm a police officer/firefighter."

John Hagins, 19, is currently being held without bond on charges of written threats to injure or kill, terrorism and attempted first-degree homicide.

Cocoa police said Suzanna Norris, 49, was driving drunk when she allegedly killed a woman who was walking -- Passion Lucas, a mother of six.

A Rockledge man is accused of violently attacking and trying to kill his girlfriend, telling her that she was going to dig her own grave.

Police shared a timeline of events on campus the night of the armed disturbance.

Windows have been smashed and statues toppled at churches in DeLand during a rash of vandalism, according to police.

A DeBary man is now facing three stalking charges as of Friday, with possibly more to come, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

A man who is already facing one stalking charge has now been hit with a second and investigators said a third possible victim has come forward, which could result in even more charges.

The teen says he was walking when someone came up and shot him.

LaTisha Washington said she found her husband dead outside the garage.