During the vehicle inventory, deputies discovered an unexpected passenger— Dinovi’s pet, a juvenile rainbow boa constrictor, lounging on the passenger seat.

A man died after being found unresponsive in the courtyard of an apartment complex in Orange County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lake 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.

Heinrich Gonzalez faces over 120 counts of either animal cruelty or animal fighting after a large cock-fighting ring was discovered at a Lake County home.

Flagler County Schools said beginning Monday, May 20, if parents kept their children out of school in light of the events last week, it will be marked as an administrative excused absence.

Three of the dogs rescued during an animal cruelty investigation in Volusia County this week have been adopted by deputies, according to a news release.

A suspect accused of battery died after being shot Saturday morning in an exchange of gunfire with Marion County deputies, wounding a K-9 in the process, according to a news release.

Deputies in Flagler County on Saturday evening said they are looking for a 24-year-old man wanted in reference to domestic violence and violation of probation charges.

A man died after being shot by Marion County deputies after he pointed a gun at them, according to a news release.

Upon arrival, deputies found feces in every room of the home, and many cats appeared underweight and in need of treatment, the release shows.

Deputies in Marion County are looking for the boyfriend of a 17-year old girl who died from a gunshot wound, according to a news release.

Deputies said the truck has been seen in several Florida counties and asked witnesses to call in if they were pulled over by it.

Deputies in Volusia County are investigating after a DeLand man was shot and killed on Saturday evening, according to a news release.

Volusia County deputies are changing how they respond to 911 calls, and the sheriff said it will have a big impact on response times going forward.

A 75-year-old man that was a suspect in a gruesome Thanksgiving-day homicide is dead after shooting himself, according to the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office.

A male and a female were found shot to death when deputies responded to a Marion County home Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.

A man barricaded himself in a home in Silver Springs overnight and threatened to shoot if any law enforcement responded, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Sumter County deputies announced they are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 65-year-old man.

An Orlando pilot was rescued after the small plane he was piloting crashed into the lower Florida Keys waters on Sunday, according to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

A woman was reported missing and endangered Tuesday out of Osceola County, according to the sheriff’s office.

Deputies said that on June 13 around 11:29 p.m., they responded to North Hastings Street and Balboa Drive after a woman had been shot.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced that the missing, endangered 52-year-old man they were looking for was found and is safe.

A motorcyclist faces charges after fleeing from deputies, crashing into truck, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Osceola County deputies have identified the man and woman found dead Tuesday outside a St. Cloud home in what they are now calling a murder-suicide, according to the sheriff’s office.

Lee County deputies arrested five Osceola County men Wednesday, accused of looting in Fort Myers

Volusia County deputies announced Monday they are looking for a man suspected of robbing a Circle K gas station in DeBary over the weekend.

Deputies said they are still looking for the person who shot and killed a 19-year-old woman in Orange County on June 1.

An Orange County deputy on Saturday shot an armed man who was confronted by law enforcement at an active crime scene and refused to drop his gun, officials said.

Marion County deputies said they arrested a man Tuesday who attempted to burglarize an Ocala home and tried to enter multiple vehicles at a nearby intersection.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday said its deputies responded to a shooting early that morning near State Road 528 that left three men injured.

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said a shooting happened after two deputies who worked in Tampa were off-duty and on vacation in St Augustine Saturday night.

Brevard County deputies have launched an investigation after a man was found dead near Cocoa on Tuesday morning, according to investigators.

Deputies arrested two men on Wednesday accused of attempting an armed robbery in Lake County, according to an arrest affadvit.

Orange County deputies are asking for help in identifying a man who allegedly shot an innocent bystander on Nov. 28, according to a tweet from the sheriff’s office.

Deputies are offering a $10,000 reward to anyone with information leading to the person responsible for killing a Winter Garden business owner in 2019, according to the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office.

One person is in custody while deputies conduct a homicide investigation in Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say a Florida man shot at several people before a six-hour, rooftop standoff with sheriff’s deputies.

A non-profit aiming to memorialize fallen law enforcement officers stopped at the Lake County Sheriff’s Office to honor two fallen detention deputies Thursday in a motorcade.

The Osceola County Sheriff's Office released an internal affairs report on Friday which details the conduct of eight deputies that ultimately led to one of them being fired while the seven others were suspended.

The Lake County Sheriff's Office honored the heroes who once served and protected at its annual Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Ceremony on Tuesday.

Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing woman. FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Deputies said Friday morning that Tonya Yvette Mcrae was found safe. Original story below:Deputies with the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office are searching for a missing woman. The sheriff’s office said anyone with information about Tonya Yvette Mcrae should call 386-313-4911. We will update this story as more information becomes available.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Investigators have identified two people who died in a house fire earlier this month, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. On Friday, deputies identified the victims of the blaze in the 6900 block of Pompeii Road as Minerva Rivera Gonzalez, 79, and Felix Morales, 73. While fire crews were working to contain the fire, they discovered the victims dead inside the home. Orange County deputies later released an update, saying the deaths were being investigated as suspicious. On Friday, deputies still had not said whether they had any persons of interests or suspects in the case.

Two Brevard County deputies were involved in a shooting Sunday morning, according to officials. Deputies said they received several calls about a suspicious person in the area. Deputies responded to the woman’s home and did not locate anyone and cleared the scene. Deputy-involved shooting in Cape Canaveral“The suspicious person was then challenged by the second deputy who responded to the lethal threat with deadly force,” deputies said. Anyone who may have information about this incident is asked to call Agent Don Reynolds of the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at 321-633-8413.

Volusia County deputies responded to a fatal shooting in Ormond Beach on Friday. ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Volusia County deputies responded to a fatal shooting in Ormond Beach on Friday. VCSO the fatal shooting happened at the 1100 block of Avenue I around 8:30 p.m. on Friday. Deputies said a man shot his roommate. [TRENDING: Police officer dies in Capitol clash | Fla. man arrested, firefighter investigated in Capitol riot | COVID-19 variant spreading in Fla.]There is no word on what led to the gunfire.

PALM COAST, Fla. – A man and two teens, ages 15 and 16, were arrested Sunday in connection with a violent home invasion in Flagler County, sheriff’s officials said. The home invasion was reported late Friday on Prospect Lane in Palm Coast. | Pilot killed in Fla. gyroscope crash]According to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 call was made from the home, but the dispatcher could only hear an argument in the background. A search is ongoing for a fourth assailant, according to sheriff’s deputies. “At this time, we do not believe this was a random attack and likely involves other criminal activity, like most home invasions do,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputies are on scene Thursday along South Orange Blossom Trail after two men were shooting at each other in a shopping plaza, according to witnesses. Deputies responded to a shopping center along South Orange Blossom Trail Thursday morning to multiple businesses in the area. According to the Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded for reports of a shooting in the 8000-block of South Orange Blossom Trail. There are several people in custody but it is unclear what their involvement is, deputies said. There are a lot of deputies near a shooting center not far from Florida Mall.

Deputies looking for suspect involved in Orange County shootingPublished: September 28, 2020, 3:01 pmA man was seriously injured during an incident at a shopping center early Monday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. A southwest Florida couple landed in jail after being accused of chaining their 17-year-old daughter to a bed, sheriff's officials said. Lee County Sheriffs deputies arrested Jose Samuel Gonzalez, 35, and Yessica Sabala Funes, 37, of Bonita Springs, on child abuse charges Wednesday night, arrest records show. A bucket was left by the bed in case she needed to use the bathroom, investigators said. The parents remained in the Lee County Jail on Friday afternoon, with no bond set. Jail records did not list attorneys for either parent.

A man from Hillsborough County was arrested by deputies in Orange County after making alleged online threats to shoot protestors on his Facebook account, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office. Deputies took into custody 30-year-old Alex Bancroft after he allegedly threatened to shoot Black Lives Matter protestors on his Facebook account on July 24, deputies said. Bancroft later left for the Orlando area and was arrested in Orange County, deputies said.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office said Lauren Outlaw has been found safe. Original StoryDeputies with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the publics’ help as they search for a missing teen. According to officials, Lauren Outlaw, 15, was last seen on Saturday between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m.Officials said Lauren left a home located at 4781 Northwest 48th Avenue in Ocala. “It is unknown as to what she was wearing,” deputies said. “Lauren left a note that has caused concern for her wellbeing.”Anyone with information on Lauren’s whereabouts is asked to call 911.

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – A man accused of stabbing his mother was shot and killed by Polk County deputies after he opened fire on them, according to the Sheriff’s Office. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called after 36-year-old Phillip Dibenedetto stabbed his mother. “When (deputies) arrived we saw the lady that was stabbed in the chest,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said. Dibenedetto later told deputies he was “aiming for her throat” but missed and stabbed her in the chest. When the taser cycle ended, Judd said the suspect reached for his gun and shot at deputies who returned fire, and shot Dibenedetto multiple times.

Deputies responded to a home in the North Pointe Subdivision on May 29 after receiving reports of a shooting. Brown then fled the residence and the victim was taken to the hospital without serious injuries, deputies said. The vehicle Brown arrived in was identified, as well as the driver who deputies said cooperated with the investigation. Brown was arrested June 2 during a traffic stop, records showed. He is being held without bond at the Osceola County Jail on charges of attempted felony murder and armed burglary, jail records show.

Published: May 28, 2020, 8:05 am Updated: May 28, 2020, 9:28 amMARION COUNTY, Fla. – 9:26 a.m.Marion County deputies have located a missing man who they believed was endangered. David Roger Stewart was located safely, according to deputies. Original StoryMarion County deputies are searching for a man they believe is endangered. According to deputies, David Roger Stewart was last seen leaving a residence on foot. According to a news release, Stewart’s family and law enforcement are concerned about his well-being.

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – Flagler County deputies say a road-rage incident on Interstate 95 led them to discover an “arsenal of weapons” and a “trafficking amount of drugs” in the suspect vehicle. Deputies said they pulled over the Hyundai shortly after the road-rage incident was reported and found 26-year-old Kelvisha Renarda Johnson in the driver’s seat and 24-year-old Ruvon Anthony Washington in the passenger’s seat. “Not only did they have an arsenal of weapons and a trafficking amount of drugs in the car, but they carelessly and dangerously exposed a gun to an innocent driver on the highway,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said. “When you mix guns and trafficking amounts of drugs, nothing good comes out of that combination. Johnson is facing charges of possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana under 20 grams and carrying a concealed weapon.

LAKE COUNTY, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a 15-year-old girl last seen in Lake County, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Lake County deputies said Lizdianelly Santiago was last seen around 5:30 p.m. Saturday near U.S. Highway 27 and Markham Drive in Clermont. According to the release, Santiago has brown hair, brown eyes and braces. It’s unclear what clothing she was last seen wearing, according to deputies. Anyone with information on Santiago’s whereabouts is asked to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 352-343-2101.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A death investigation is underway after Orange County deputies found a body Wednesday morning. The body was found around 11:38 a.m. in a wooded area near the intersection of Lake Underhill Road and Pinar Drive. Deputies were flagged down to investigate, according to a sheriff’s office release. The sheriff’s office did not release any other information.

Multiple law enforement agencies surround the perimeter of the Orange County Jail in Orlando. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Sheriff’s Deputies are conducting an investigation after human remains were found in Orange County. Deputies responded to Clapp Simms Duda Road Saturday around 1:06 p.m. in reference to possible human remains, a news release said. According to deputies, remains were found near a sleeping bag in the woods and were later identified as Suzanne McDuffie, 42. “Due to the state of decomposition of the body, there has been no determination about whether foul play is suspected at this time,” deputies said. Stay with News 6 for updates.

Deputies Shoot And Kill Man At Business On Colonial DriveIf you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Deputies identify the 30 year-old man found shot and killed inside a car. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Deputies shoot, kill knife-wielding man near The VillagesPublished: January 15, 2020, 1:24 pmTwo Marion County sheriff’s deputies shot and killed a knife-wielding man near The Villages after he attacked them simply because they were law enforcement officers, according to authorities.

WINTER PARK, Fla. – Orange County deputies are searching for a stabbing suspect after a person was rushed to the hospital with a stab wound. Deputies responded to a car wash located on the 7000 block of Aloma Avenue around 2:37 a.m. in Winter Park where they found the victim, according to an OSCO release. The victim told deputies they got into a verbal argument with the suspect that escalated to the violent attack. The victim was rushed to the hospital as a trauma alert, according to deputies. RELATED: Orange County deputies search for stabbing suspectThe manager of the car wash tells News 6 the business has nothing to do with the stabbing.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County sheriff’s deputies discovered a large amount of drugs and cash inside a home after receiving calls about an apparent injured animal. According to the report, deputies arrived at Victoria Place Apartments and spoke with Jose Luis Diaz, 25, about the possibly injured animal. On 12/17/2019, OCSO responded to an animal cruelty call after someone heard sounds of a dog being hurt. While doing a safety sweep of the apartment to make sure an injured dog wasn’t inside (suspect said dog was with family) deputies found drugs and $125,000 in cash! According to officials, as deputies did a safety sweep throughout the apartment, to make sure an injured animal wasn’t inside, deputies found drugs and $125,000 in cash.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies were investigating a shooting Saturday after they found a 28-year-old man with a gunshot wound, according to a Sheriff’s Office release. Deputies were responding to a man down call at Hiawassee Road by Vernon Street in the Pine Hills neighborhood just before midnight. That’s where they found the man with a non-life-threatening wound. Orange County Fire Rescue took the man to Orlando Regional Medical Center. Authorities have not released any suspect information.

ORLANDO, Fla. – A man was found dead early Friday inside an Orange County home after a stabbing victim showed up at a hospital, deputies said. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to Orlando Regional Medical Center around 1:45 a.m. in connection with a 27-year-old woman who was being treated for serious stab wounds. Deputies went to a home connected to the woman near West Kaley Avenue and Westmoreland Drive and found 32-year-old Christopher Campa dead, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Campa had signs of trauma to his body, deputies said. The house Orange County Deputies are investigating where a 32-year-old man was found dead @news6wkmg pic.twitter.com/rLpw8RNKER — Justin Campbell (@JCampbellNews6) December 6, 2019No other details have been released.

Deputies said they're searching in Winter Garden in connection with a missing person case. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.

Osceola deputies are searching for a missing 33-year-old woman. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000.