Crime

New Smyrna Beach Police: Train vs. pedestrian (girl, 16) crash under investigation

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is investigating a train-versus-pedestrian crash involving a 16-year-old female victim that occurred at approximately 11:48 a.m. Wednesday near the railroad tracks at Eleanor Avenue.

Orlando Cops: 42-year-old man arrested in connection with month's-long child porn probe

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ORLANDO, Fla. -- Following a months-long Internet Crimes Against Children investigation, the Orlando Police Department’s Fugitive Unit arrested a 42-year-old man on Tuesday implicated in the alleged crimes.

Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for attempting to kidnap an 8-year-old Daytona Beach girl while exposing himself to her

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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- After a two-day trial, a Volusia County jury found Timmothy Hall guilty as charged to attempted kidnapping of a minor and lewd and lascivious exhibition on a child.

Sanford Cops: Can you identify this man suspected of retail theft from Dillard's on April 28, 2026?

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SANFORD, Fla. -- Sanford cops want to hear from you if you know the unknown man in the photo suspected of stealing 2 Dior Men's Fragrance gift sets valued over $410.00 from Dillard's at 300 Towne Center Blvd.

Tragic Accident: GoFundMe account set up for toddler struck & killed by motorist on the beach in New Smyrna

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NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A GoFundMe fundraiser has been established to support the family of a 2-year-old struck and killed on the beach to help defray the cost of funeral and memorial fees.