CRIME & SAFETY

SANFORD, Fla. - Police in Sanford are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a group of middle school girls who were walking to their bus on Friday, and then attempted to grab one of the girls' backpacks. Sanford police said the three girls were walking to their...

One person killed, three others injured in shooting at Orlando apartment complex, police said.

OAKLAND PARK, Fla. (CBS12) — Officials have released the identity of one of the victims from a fatal shooting at a gas station in Oakland Park on September 14. The Broward Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the homicide. According to a news release, the victim, 36-year-old Anthony Dennis of Oviedo, Florida, was pronounced dead at the scene, and another unnamed victim was taken to a hospital and survived.

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A second arrest has been made surrounding the death of a 21-year-old whose body was found in a burning shed. That body was found in east Sanford. "You're charged with accessory after the fact to first-degree premeditated murder, a felony of the first degree," Judge John Woodard said.

APOPKA, Fla. – UPDATE: Chamari Robinson, 15, has been recovered safely and in good condition, the Apopka Police Department said in a statement around 3 p.m. Friday. ORIGINAL: Police in Apopka need help finding a missing teenager believed to be endangered. Chamari Robinson, 15, was last heard from on...

Many of the animals are now in public hands.

This week in Seminole County, Florida, several incidents occurred that required police intervention. These incidents include a woman being arrested for animal cruelty after dozens of animals were found living in deplorable conditions at her home, a town hall meeting being held to discuss funding for a new police department building in Oviedo, a murder-suicide at an apartment complex in Altamonte Springs, and a man being arrested for stealing a cell phone from a body washed up on a beach in Volusia County.

As of this writing, the feeds from 1,445 surveillance cameras throughout Orlando are instantly accessible by police — with businesses and residents able to contribute on-demand or real-time footage via a platform called Fusus.

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — The first-ever train departing from Miami to Orlando Friday morning was delayed because of a deadly crash along the route, Brightline representatives confirmed. The crash involved another Brightline train that was headed southbound to Miami from West Palm Beach, police say. Police confirmed a pedestrian...

The focus of a murder investigation of a man's body found along a road near Florida's Turnpike in West Palm Beach has shifted to the Orlando area, a police spokesman said in media briefing Wednesday.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – A 31-year-old Orlando woman died after she was struck by an SUV while crossing East Colonial Drive in Orange County on Friday, according to the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred around 7:41 p.m. in westbound lanes, approaching Belvedere Road, troopers said. According to an...

New details have emerged about the alleged murder-suicide in Altamonte Springs, Seminole County, that happened on Monday night. Reports suggest that a witness, possibly related to one of the victims, was in the apartment when the event occurred.

Altamonte Springs Police Department released a recently redacted incident report about a murder-suicide that happened Monday night.

Thousands of true crime enthusiasts, top investigators, media personalities and survivors have travelled to Orlando, Florida, to take part in this weekend’s CrimeCon 2023 conference.The Independent is on-the-ground at the event which includes talks with Dick Harpootlian and Jim Griffin, the attorneys of Alex Murdaugh; and Kerri Rawson, the daughter of BTK serial killer Dennis Rader. The Murdaugh attorneys revealed during appearances at the convention that the family is out of money to pay for a second trial, though the lawyers offered to continue pro bono. Additionally, during a Q&A session, the Murdaugh attorneys hinted they may have identified...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A man arrested in Orlando for charges connected to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to nearly three years in prison on Friday. FBI agents arrested Jonathan Munafo in Orlando in April 2021 after they claimed he punched a police officer and stole a riot shield during the riot at the Capitol.

LAKELAND, Fla. — Two men from Orlando have been arrested after Lakeland police say they broke into a house and tried to steal several different appliances. A Facebook post from the police department explains the incident started shortly after 4:30 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 15 when officers were called to investigate a possible burglary in process.

Orlando boasts a diverse range of neighborhoods, from hipster enclaves to college hubs, reflecting various lifestyles. While the city is often lauded for its strong economy and entertainment options, not all neighborhoods are equally desirable. Most dangerous neighborhoods in Orlando have high property and violent crime rates, as well as an element of poverty.

The third and fourth suspects in the case turned themselves in

In a shocking incident that has sparked outrage across the nation, the family of Kaia Rolle has taken legal action against a Florida school. The six-year-old girl was subjected to a traumatizing experience when she was ziptied and perp walked by a police officer after allegedly “throwing a tantrum.” This update brings attention to the ... Read more The post UPDATE: Family of Kaia Rolle Sue Florida School After Six-Year-Old Girl Was Ziptied And PERP WALKED By Cops After She ‘Threw A Tantrum’ appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .

Families living in Carver Shores are breathing a sigh of relief after recovering from multiple shootings in their neighborhood. Five people were killed in less than five months.