MELBOURNE, FL — A convicted sex offender will “rot away in jail” for the remainder of his life following a massive international investigation that rescued six children in the Philippines. On April 28, 2026, Kasey Caudill pleaded guilty in federal court to charges stemming from the production of child pornographyContinue Reading
PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — A high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into alleged sexual activity with a student on campus, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the agency’s Major Crimes Unit said they were alerted to the allegations on April 29 involving a teacherContinue Reading
LEESBURG, Fla. — A narcotics search at a location known as “The Carwash” in Leesburg led to the arrest of two individuals and the seizure of multiple drugs and firearms, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Detectives with the Special Investigations Bureau executed a search warrant at 1645 VeechContinue Reading
FRUITLAND PARK, Fla. — A former part-time city employee was arrested Tuesday following a DUI investigation that began with a crash at a local sports complex, according to the Fruitland Park Police Department. Officers responded to the Northwest Lake Complex and Cales Field after receiving a report of a vehicleContinue Reading
OCALA, Fla. — Two 18-year-olds have been arrested after police say they filmed a social media stunt involving a lawn mower inside a retail store, causing damage and risking public safety. According to the Ocala Police Department, the incident occurred April 25, 2026, at a Target store located on SouthwestContinue Reading
OCOEE, FL — An 18-year-old Ocoee High School student was arrested on campus this week following a four-month investigation into the distribution of illegal digital content via social media. Antonio Brantley was taken into custody by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) on April 13, 2026, and charged withContinue Reading
ORLANDO, Fla. — A 17-year-old is facing multiple charges after Orlando police say he robbed a victim at gunpoint during a cellphone sale and was later found with the stolen property and a stolen firearm. West Patrol officers responded April 1, 2026, to the 900 block of South Kirkman AvenueContinue Reading
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Cocoa Beach Jr./Sr. High School teacher has been arrested following an investigation into an alleged sexual relationship with a student, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office. Kirsten Rose, 37, was taken into custody on April 10, 2026, by agents with the agency’s Special VictimsContinue Reading
ORLANDO, Fla. — A teenager has been arrested and charged with murder following a fatal shooting early April 1 at an Orlando apartment complex, police said. Officers with the Orlando Police Department responded at approximately 12:48 a.m. to the 700 block of Ivey Lane after receiving a report of aContinue Reading
OCALA, Fla. — Ocala Police have arrested a man in connection with the death of a 72-year-old woman found unresponsive in a swimming pool late last year, after investigators determined the case was a homicide. On December 28, 2025, at approximately 6:56 a.m., officers responded to a 911 call atContinue Reading