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Sex Offender faces new charges after 11-year-old kidnapped, strangled at Flagler campsite

Sex Offender faces new charges after 11-year-old kidnapped, strangled at Flagler campsite

A registered sex offender is facing more charges after Flagler County detectives say he strangled an 11-year-old boy, tied him up, and forced him to drink alcohol and smoke marijuana for three days at a campsite.

January 02, 2026 at 11:40 pm EST

Amazon buys 45 acres in Titusville as Brevard County expansion continues

Amazon buys 45 acres in Titusville as Brevard County expansion continues

January 02, 2026 at 10:28 pm EST

Coast Guard suspends search for woman who fell overboard from cruise ship

Coast Guard suspends search for woman who fell overboard from cruise ship

January 02, 2026 at 8:37 pm EST

Suspect allegedly lures child to campsite and tortures them for days, deputies say

Suspect allegedly lures child to campsite and tortures them for days, deputies say

January 02, 2026 at 5:41 pm EST

Developer proposes EV charging station near Orlando International Airport

Developer proposes EV charging station near Orlando International Airport

January 02, 2026 at 5:21 pm EST

Fatal crash under investigation after truck hits pedestrians in Cocoa

Fatal crash under investigation after truck hits pedestrians in Cocoa

January 02, 2026 at 4:45 pm EST

Florida teen allegedly gives gun to child after neighborhood firing, deputies say

Florida teen allegedly gives gun to child after neighborhood firing, deputies say

January 02, 2026 at 4:06 pm EST

One dies, two injured in early morning Cocoa Beach house fire

One dies, two injured in early morning Cocoa Beach house fire

January 02, 2026 at 3:29 pm EST

Paws in the Park 2026

Paws in the Park 2026

January 02, 2026 at 3:11 pm EST

Sweetwater Country Club house fire in Apopka prompts investigation

Sweetwater Country Club house fire in Apopka prompts investigation

January 02, 2026 at 2:22 pm EST

Flames erupt through roof in New Smyrna Beach house fire on New Year’s Day

Titusville man allegedly offers $200 for sex with teen, police say

Lake Apopka West Shore Boat Ramp in Montverde temporarily closes

DeLand couple nearly hit by celebratory gunfire on New Year’s Eve

Retired Orlando police officer killed in possible ‘family dispute’ shooting, officials say

Lottery news: Central Florida players—check your tickets!

Groups look to add black bears to U.S. threatened species list

Lifeguards quickly respond to rescue operator and capsized boat off Ponce Inlet

Man hurt in woods fire near Longwood apartments

Warmer and wetter weekend expected in Central Florida

Celebratory gunfire on New Year’s sends bullets into Central Florida home

Space Coast shatters launch record in 2025

Florida’s animal abuser database launches – and is met with disappointment

One dead after vehicle crashes into tree in Lake Mary

Vehicle pursuit ends in arrests after deputies find drugs and firearm in Marion County

Flagler detention deputy of the year accused of domestic battery in Daytona Beach

Large dump truck falls into Florida canal during seawall work

Baby and adult hurt in apartment fire in Orange County

Central Florida commuters prepare for Lynx bus service changes beginning in the new year

Deputies find boy and girl reported missing in Brevard County

Daughter of Tommy Lee Jones found dead in SF hotel

Woman dead after suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado

John Mulrooney, comedian, late-night TV host, dies at 67

Dog rescued after falling into icy Rhode Island pond

Alligator takes a dip in Florida pool