1 hurt in ‘accidental’ shooting in Longwood, police say
Officers arrived on scene Sunday evening and found a man had been shot in the abdomen.
Rollins Tuition Rises Again in 2025-26, Increasing Financial Concerns for Students
As costs in higher learning continue to rise, many families are struggling to keep up. Rollins College’s newest update to tuition fees underscores the financial challenges students face — even as the college encourages eligible families to apply for aid. For the 2025–26 year, Rollins College tuition will...
Leesburg woman arrested on DUI charge after crashing into construction barricades
A Leesburg woman was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence after hitting several barricades on the way home from drinking rum in Mount Dora. A deputy spotted 25-year-old Kennedy Rae Hall driving a white Hyundai passenger car at high speeds in Leesburg at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, according to an arrest...
BODYCAM: Florida officers rescue husky from burning house, revive after 30 minutes
SANFORD, Fla. (CBS12) — Florida officers sprang into action Tuesday morning, rescuing an unconscious dog from a blazing home. In bodycam footage released by the Sanford Police Department (SPD), several officers are seen working alongside firefighters during a house fire near the 300 block of Appaloosa Court. Police...
As backlog grows, Orlando mulls adding more officers to handle vehicle-for-hire permits
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department is looking to hire more officers to help deal with a backlog of vehicle-for-hire permit renewals and requests. At a meeting on Monday, the Orlando City Council will consider adding two vehicle-for-hire officers at an annual cost of $153,268. According to the...
1 shot, another injured while trying to sell vape pens in Casselberry, police say
CASSELBERRY, Fla. – A 19-year-old man was shot and 17-year-old was injured Sunday while they tried to sell vape pens, according to the Casselberry Police Department. The shooting happened around 8:20 p.m. near Howell Branch Road and Lake Ann Lane. Police said the victims met with the individuals to...
One person arrested in connection to deadly stabbing incident in Florida
FLORIDA — The Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a suspect in the stabbing death of a Pine Hills woman late last month. Deputies say 33-year-old Tremon Jones has been charged with first-degree murder in the killing of 45-year-old Degwendlyn Floyd. The attack was reported around 11 p.m. on Nov. 28 at a home...
LIVE RADAR: Gusty winds, risk for flash flooding persist for Central Florida before cooler...
ORLANDO, Fla. – The weather outside is fairly gnarly this evening across the majority of Central Florida. Streaming in out of the Gulf, a developing low pressure area is pumping a thick plume of showers and storms almost due east across the peninsula. We’ve gotten reports of customers in...
One person dead after being struck by vehicle in Florida
FLORIDA — Florida Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash that occurred Saturday night on Silver Star Road in Orange County. According to FHP, the collision happened at 10:16 p.m. as a Honda CR-V was traveling westbound on Silver Star Road near Hiawassee Road. Troopers said the vehicle struck a...
Sanford police officer rushes into burning home to rescue unconscious dog
In Sanford, Florida, a police officer rescued an unconscious dog from a family’s burning home this past week. The officer administered oxygen and gave the dog water as the dog slowly started to breathe on his own. According to the Sanford Police Department, the fire had started early Tuesday...

















