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Ex-Orange Sheriff’s Office sergeant indicted on murder charge in wife’s shooting death
Read full article: Ex-Orange Sheriff’s Office sergeant indicted on murder charge in wife’s shooting deathA former Orange County Sheriff’s Office sergeant accused of shooting and killing his wife, who was a lieutenant with the sheriff’s office, was formally indicted by a grand jury on charges including first-degree murder.
17-year-old indicted on murder, other charges in downtown Orlando mass shooting
Read full article: 17-year-old indicted on murder, other charges in downtown Orlando mass shootingThe 17-year-old boy accused of opening fire in a crowd of people celebrating Halloween in downtown Orlando, killing two and wounding seven others, has been formally indicted by a grand jury, according to the Orange-Osceola State Attorney’s Office.
What defines a mass shooting? How the complex question shapes gun violence data
Read full article: What defines a mass shooting? How the complex question shapes gun violence dataDigging deeper into the divide of gun control, Americans can’t even settle on what really defines a mass shooting. With multiple definitions of the term, different criteria is required to consider a shooting mass. So let’s break it down. What defines a mass shooting?
Man with hammer charged at Polk deputy who fatally shot him, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man with hammer charged at Polk deputy who fatally shot him, sheriff’s office saysA Polk County deputy fatally shot a man accused of raising a hammer and charging at him, according to the sheriff’s office.
Car theft victim speaks as accused crook faces Orlando mass shooting charges
Read full article: Car theft victim speaks as accused crook faces Orlando mass shooting chargesA 17-year-old is facing charges for murder and attempted murder after a deadly mass shooting in downtown Orlando, but authorities say his first offense was a grand theft auto case last year.
Motive still unknown in downtown Orlando mass shooting. Here’s where things stand
Read full article: Motive still unknown in downtown Orlando mass shooting. Here’s where things standOfficials announce that a 17-year-old accused in a shooting that killed two in downtown Orlando will be prosecuted as an adult.
Curfew, alcohol ban after midnight implemented in downtown Orlando after Halloween shooting
Read full article: Curfew, alcohol ban after midnight implemented in downtown Orlando after Halloween shootingIn response to a Halloween shooting that left two people dead and eight others injured, Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer has declared a state of emergency, implementing a temporary curfew and restrictions on alcohol sales in downtown Orlando.
Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect waives court appearance
Read full article: Downtown Orlando mass shooting suspect waives court appearanceThe 17-year-old suspect in the downtown Orlando shooting which killed two people and injured several more had his first appearance waived. However, while he did not appear in court, his mother did.
Downtown Orlando mass shooting is Florida's latest. Here's how many have happened in the last decade
Read full article: Downtown Orlando mass shooting is Florida's latest. Here's how many have happened in the last decadeFriday's early morning shooting in Downtown Orlando continues the trend of gun violence in America, and Florida is not immune.
Q&A: Former Orlando police chief discusses security, response after downtown mass shooting
Read full article: Q&A: Former Orlando police chief discusses security, response after downtown mass shootingNews 6 speaks with former Orlando Police Chief Orlando Rolon about security measures in place for large events like Halloween and more.
What we know about Jaylen Edgar, suspect in deadly downtown Orlando shooting
Read full article: What we know about Jaylen Edgar, suspect in deadly downtown Orlando shootingAccused gunman Jaylen Dwayne Edgar, 17, is being held in custody on two counts of first degree murder with a firearm and six counts of attempted first degree murder with a firearm, according to police.
Where to find mental health help in Central Florida after downtown Orlando shooting
Read full article: Where to find mental health help in Central Florida after downtown Orlando shootingFollowing the downtown Orlando shooting that officials say killed two people and injured six, those in need of mental health resources to cope with the incident can take advantage of this list of Central Florida mental health resources.
2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Orlando shooting; mayor declares a state of emergency
Read full article: 2 dead, 7 injured in downtown Orlando shooting; mayor declares a state of emergencyTwo people were killed, seven others were wounded and another person was trampled and injured in a shooting in downtown Orlando, according to police.
Woman dead, 2 arrested after dispute between gang members leads to shooting in Polk County, sheriff says
Read full article: Woman dead, 2 arrested after dispute between gang members leads to shooting in Polk County, sheriff saysA woman is dead after being shot during a dispute between rival gang members in Polk County, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Driver shot, killed after driving towards neighbors in Volusia County, deputies say
Read full article: Driver shot, killed after driving towards neighbors in Volusia County, deputies sayA Port Orange man was shot and killed Saturday evening after he drove his truck towards two people during a neighborhood altercation, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.
Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputies
Read full article: Bodycam video shows man with knife fatally shot while running at Orange County deputiesThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office released body camera footage of a man who was fatally shot while running at deputies with a knife in September.
New videos show arrest of man wanted in wife’s shooting death out of Orlando
Read full article: New videos show arrest of man wanted in wife’s shooting death out of OrlandoNew videos show how a man accused of murder in his wife’s shooting death in Orlando was arrested just hours later in Indian River County
Man shot, killed wife outside of Orlando shopping center, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed wife outside of Orlando shopping center, police sayA man who police said shot and killed his wife outside of an Orlando shopping center has been apprehended in Indian River after he fled the scene, according to a news release.
Arrest made after woman killed during gunfight at Merritt Island apartment complex
Read full article: Arrest made after woman killed during gunfight at Merritt Island apartment complexA 26-year-old man was arrested after a woman was killed by crossfire during a gunfight last month at a Merritt Island apartment complex, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
Man arrested in fatal Orlando shooting indicted on murder charge
Read full article: Man arrested in fatal Orlando shooting indicted on murder chargeAn 18-year-old man who had been arrested at 17, accused in a fatal shooting over the summer in Orlando, has been indicted on charges including first-degree murder, according to the Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney's Office.
2 teens indicted, will be prosecuted as adults in man’s ‘senseless’ shooting death over headphones in Sanford
Read full article: 2 teens indicted, will be prosecuted as adults in man’s ‘senseless’ shooting death over headphones in SanfordTwo boys, ages 15 and 17, have been indicted on attempted robbery and first-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting of a man who Sanford police say was killed while trying to sell a pair of headphones.
‘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.
Man shot, killed in road rage incident at McDonald’s drive-thru in Daytona Beach, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed in road rage incident at McDonald’s drive-thru in Daytona Beach, police sayA man was shot and killed after what police described as a road rage incident at a Daytona Beach McDonald’s drive-thru on Sunday evening, according to a news release.
2 arrested in connection to Orange County shooting that killed man, injured woman
Read full article: 2 arrested in connection to Orange County shooting that killed man, injured womanTwo people face charges related to a June shooting that left a man dead and a woman injured, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.
Man accused of shooting, killing wife surrenders to St. Cloud police
Read full article: Man accused of shooting, killing wife surrenders to St. Cloud policeA domestic dispute at a home in St. Cloud led to a woman’s death and the surrender of a man who fired shots upon officers’ arrival, according to police.
Former Florida deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of airman
Read full article: Former Florida deputy charged with manslaughter in shooting of airmanA Florida Panhandle sheriff’s deputy is facing a charge of manslaughter with a firearm in the fatal shooting of an airman who opened his apartment door while holding a gun pointed toward the ground.
15-year-old arrested in fatal shooting over headphones in Sanford
Read full article: 15-year-old arrested in fatal shooting over headphones in SanfordA 15-year-old was arrested in the July fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man, who was killed while trying to sell a pair of headphones, according to the Sanford Police Department.
‘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.
‘She needs a father:’ Videos show moments leading up to fatal shooting of man holding child hostage in Orange County
Read full article: ‘She needs a father:’ Videos show moments leading up to fatal shooting of man holding child hostage in Orange CountyNew body-worn camera videos released by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office show deputies attempt to negotiate with — and ultimately kill — a man accused of holding his daughter hostage after shooting and stabbing the child’s mother.
‘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.
State rests case in trial of Susan Lorincz, woman accused of killing Marion County mother
Read full article: State rests case in trial of Susan Lorincz, woman accused of killing Marion County motherThe manslaughter trial for a woman who shot and killed her neighbor through a locked door in Ocala will continue Wednesday.
Bodycam video shows Orange County deputy shoot, kill man in convenience store
Read full article: Bodycam video shows Orange County deputy shoot, kill man in convenience storeOrange County Sheriff’s Office released bodycam video on Tuesday that shows a deputy fatally shoot a man who carried a gun into a 7-Eleven near Orlando in July.
Opening statements begin in trial of woman accused in Ocala neighbor’s shooting death
Read full article: Opening statements begin in trial of woman accused in Ocala neighbor’s shooting deathOpening statements began in the trial of a woman accused of shooting and killing her neighbor during a dispute in Marion County last year.
Second alleged shooter, 15 years old, faces murder charges after teen’s killing in Pierson
Read full article: Second alleged shooter, 15 years old, faces murder charges after teen’s killing in PiersonThe Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 15-year-old boy as the accused second shooter in an attempted robbery that turned fatal in Pierson.
16-year-old girl accused of manslaughter in shooting death of boyfriend, Orange County deputies say
Read full article: 16-year-old girl accused of manslaughter in shooting death of boyfriend, Orange County deputies sayA 16-year-old girl was arrested in the shooting death of her boyfriend in an Orange County home.
17-year-old arrested after teen killed, another injured in Volusia County shooting
Read full article: 17-year-old arrested after teen killed, another injured in Volusia County shootingA 17-year-old girl faces murder charges after turning herself in and allegedly confessing to a role in a shooting that left a 17-year-old boy dead and another person injured in Pierson, what the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office says stemmed from an attempted robbery.
New documents shed light on woman’s arrest in deadly ambush of Lake County deputies
Read full article: New documents shed light on woman’s arrest in deadly ambush of Lake County deputiesNew court documents have been released that detail the evidence detectives compiled to arrest a woman for her alleged involvement in a deadly ambush in rural Eustis Friday.
Fallen Florida deputy’s handcuffs used to arrest murder suspect in ambush attack
Read full article: Fallen Florida deputy’s handcuffs used to arrest murder suspect in ambush attackThe murder suspect involved in the deadly Lake County Sheriff’s Office deputy ambush Friday night was detained using the fallen deputy’s handcuffs, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office released on Tuesday.
Woman makes 1st appearance in Lake County following ambush of deputies
Read full article: Woman makes 1st appearance in Lake County following ambush of deputiesThe Eustis woman who faces multiple charges, including first-degree murder on a law enforcement officer, made her first appearance in Lake County.
‘Who is your God?’ Disturbing details revealed in fatal ambush of Lake County deputies
Read full article: ‘Who is your God?’ Disturbing details revealed in fatal ambush of Lake County deputiesA Eustis woman who was taken into custody under the Baker Act following the deadly ambush of Lake County deputies was arrested on Monday afternoon, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
3 dead at scene of deadly Lake County ambush attack on deputies ID’d
Read full article: 3 dead at scene of deadly Lake County ambush attack on deputies ID’dThe identities of the three people who were found dead in the ambush attack shooting that killed a Lake County deputy and injured two other deputies were released by sheriff’s office officials on Sunday.
‘Florida heroes:’ What we know about the 3 Lake County deputies shot in ambush attack
Read full article: ‘Florida heroes:’ What we know about the 3 Lake County deputies shot in ambush attackAs more details are revealed about the shooting that happened Friday night in the Eustis area that killed a Lake County sheriff’s deputy and left another two deputies injured, we are starting to learn more about the three men.
Reactions pour in after ambush attack leaves deputy dead, 2 deputies hurt in Lake County
Read full article: Reactions pour in after ambush attack leaves deputy dead, 2 deputies hurt in Lake CountyReactions are pouring in after a shooting in the Eustis area that killed a Lake County sheriff’s deputy and left another two deputies shot.
Man arrested on murder charge after ‘indiscriminate‘ shooting at Orange County gas station
Read full article: Man arrested on murder charge after ‘indiscriminate‘ shooting at Orange County gas stationAn arrest has been made following a shooting at a gas station in Orange County which led to a man’s death and left two others hurt, according to the sheriff’s office.
Reward offered for information on fatal shooting in Orange County; sheriff’s office shares footage of suspect vehicle
Read full article: Reward offered for information on fatal shooting in Orange County; sheriff’s office shares footage of suspect vehicleThe Orange County Sheriff’s Office says a cash reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest in a deadly shooting.
Orlando pastor found guilty of wife’s murder at credit union, sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Orlando pastor found guilty of wife’s murder at credit union, sentenced to life in prisonSylvester Ofori, 39, was found guilty as charged for first-degree murder with a firearm in the September 2020 shooting death of 27-year-old Barbara Tommey.
‘Soul of a lion:’ Family of Daytona Beach jewelry store owner shot, killed describes him as loving, generous
Read full article: ‘Soul of a lion:’ Family of Daytona Beach jewelry store owner shot, killed describes him as loving, generousThe family of a Daytona Beach jewelry store owner who was shot and killed said he was “always striving to help those around him,” according to a GoFundMe set up to help with funeral expenses.
Daytona Beach jewelry store owner slain, 83-year-old attacker wounded in shooting, police say
Read full article: Daytona Beach jewelry store owner slain, 83-year-old attacker wounded in shooting, police sayPolice say a Daytona Beach jewelry store employee was killed in a shooting that left the 83-year-old suspect wounded.
Man shot, killed in front of family by Polk deputy he rammed with car, tried to attack, sheriff says
Read full article: Man shot, killed in front of family by Polk deputy he rammed with car, tried to attack, sheriff saysA confrontation between a suspect and a Polk County deputy ended in the suspect’s death and left the deputy in the hospital, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Man with gun shot, killed in convenience store by Orange County deputy, sheriff says
Read full article: Man with gun shot, killed in convenience store by Orange County deputy, sheriff saysAn Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy fatally shot a man who carried a gun into a 7-Eleven near Orlando, according to Sheriff John Mina.
Video leads to arrest of Palm Bay man who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting father
Read full article: Video leads to arrest of Palm Bay man who claimed self-defense after fatally shooting fatherA man who claimed self-defense after shooting and killing his father in Palm Bay now faces a first-degree murder charge after video footage revealed him to be the aggressor, according to police.
16-year-old Florida girl shot, killed her mom, mom’s boyfriend, police say
Read full article: 16-year-old Florida girl shot, killed her mom, mom’s boyfriend, police sayPolice arrested a Palm Bay teen accused of fatally shooting her mother and her mother’s boyfriend on Saturday before she placed a phony 911 call for help, according to records obtained by News 6.
Orange County murder suspect arrested in South Florida years after fleeing to Haiti, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Orange County murder suspect arrested in South Florida years after fleeing to Haiti, sheriff’s office saysA suspect in a man’s shooting death out of Orange County in late 2021 has been arrested after returning to Florida from Haiti, where investigators say he had fled shortly after the killing.
Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush,’ attorney confirms
Read full article: Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio shot, killed in Tampa ‘ambush,’ attorney confirmsJacksonville rapper Julio Foolio was shot and killed in Tampa, his attorney Lewis Fusco confirmed with News 6 partner News4JAX.